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Lakeside highrise towers get high-five from Barrie councillors

Lakeside highrise towers get high-five from Barrie councillors

'Planning is all about compromise and that’s what we’re doing here,' says deputy-mayor; Final approval slated for Jan. 11
COVID toll keeps rising at Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland

COVID toll keeps rising at Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland

As of Tuesday, the Midland hospital has reported 37 cases linked to the outbreak that began Dec. 4
Barrie added more than $185M in new assessment value this year

Barrie added more than $185M in new assessment value this year

'One area that saw substantial growth (in Ontario) was the warehousing and logistics sector,' says MPAC official
COVID vaccine could arrive in Barrie as soon as next week, says doctor

COVID vaccine could arrive in Barrie as soon as next week, says doctor

'We’ve been required to administer it at the location at which it is being stored,' says Dr. Charles Gardner
Chapman's has inside scoop on vaccine refrigeration in Grey-Bruce

Chapman's has inside scoop on vaccine refrigeration in Grey-Bruce

'We have collaboration with Chapman's Ice Cream and two ultra-cold freezers will be in Grey-Bruce within seven days,' says health official
Outbreak declared at Penetang superjail

Outbreak declared at Penetang superjail

One staff member has tested positive along with two inmates, all from the same unit
Annual Power of the Purse event goes virtual

Annual Power of the Purse event goes virtual

Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie fundraising event happens online January 30
LETTER: Quality of life, love of waterfront in jeopardy with highrise project

LETTER: Quality of life, love of waterfront in jeopardy with highrise project

'If the applicant wants to be a good neighbour, we encourage them to continue the conversation. This is too important to our city,' says reader
Builders' association donates almost $18K to Christmas Cheer, Barrie food bank

Builders' association donates almost $18K to Christmas Cheer, Barrie food bank

The Simcoe County Home Builders' Association was in the spirit of giving
Health unit tracking workplace outbreaks in Barrie

Health unit tracking workplace outbreaks in Barrie

Two more COVID cases confirmed at Canada Post sorting facility, in addition to five positive cases at an unnamed emergency service facility