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Local workplaces forever changed by pandemic (4 photos)

Local workplaces forever changed by pandemic (4 photos)

'The general consensus is we’re not going back to 9 to 5,' says Barrie company president; Most businesses not planning on returning to offices full-time
THEN AND NOW: Allandale Station

THEN AND NOW: Allandale Station

Allandale Station was built in 1905 and had a majestic tower, columns, waiting room, luxurious mahogany-paneled dining room and lunch counter
Numbers drop as province reports just 81 new COVID cases today

Numbers drop as province reports just 81 new COVID cases today

There were no new deaths reported in Ontario today and half of the province's health units reported zero new cases over the past 24 hours
Pandemic slowed but can't stop local Habitat for Humanity project

Pandemic slowed but can't stop local Habitat for Humanity project

'This will be a much different build than previous ones ... (but) I know our team is up for it. They always are,' says Habitat Huronia official
Despite pandemic, people feel the 'need to fish,' says local angler

Despite pandemic, people feel the 'need to fish,' says local angler

Local fishing show host has reeled in viewers for years; He says 'people are taking this opportunity to get outside and get outdoors'
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Good morning, Barrie!

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Bradford man killed in farm accident

Bradford man killed in farm accident

A 77-year-old man was run over by his tractor in the Holland Marsh Saturday afternoon
Two allegedly flee scene of crash, driver faces impaired charge

Two allegedly flee scene of crash, driver faces impaired charge

Four people were in the vehicle and police say the driver and one passenger left the scene and were located with the help of the K-9 unit and the help of some local citizens
Hundreds of care packages to be sent to Black youth across region

Hundreds of care packages to be sent to Black youth across region

'We wanted to do something to help uplift and boost the spirits of Black youth in the community...' says UPlift Black official
OPP investigating firearm theft in Penetanguishene

OPP investigating firearm theft in Penetanguishene

The break and enter happened sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on Friday