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Region's top doc outlines good, bad from national antibody testing results

Region's top doc outlines good, bad from national antibody testing results

Canadian Blood Services has been testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies; Initial findings released to Canada's Immunity Task Force
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Ontario confirms 195 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 195 new COVID cases today

66 per cent of the new cases are under the age of 40
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'We will continue to keep the Kempenfest spirit alive any way we can,' says GM

'We will continue to keep the Kempenfest spirit alive any way we can,' says GM

Festival organizers launch new website and will showcase local musicians, vendors and partners through social media from July 31 to Aug. 3
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Higher than average Lake Huron temperature indicative of climate change, says group

Higher than average Lake Huron temperature indicative of climate change, says group

Drastic water temperature changes can have negative impacts on at-risk fish
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Cigarette butts, microfibers most common plastics found in Lake Huron, along shorelines

Cigarette butts, microfibers most common plastics found in Lake Huron, along shorelines

'A single load of laundry can release thousands of microfibers, which then can end up in Lake Huron'
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Have an excellent day
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Barrie legion hopes to soldier on despite 'big, black cloud hanging over us'

Barrie legion hopes to soldier on despite 'big, black cloud hanging over us'

Local legion 'can survive another couple of months' unless things change, says president; Poppy fundraiser up in the air
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Families finally face-to-face at Innisfil retirement home, but precautions remain

Families finally face-to-face at Innisfil retirement home, but precautions remain

'Nobody wants to be the one that lets COVID into the building,' says official at Lakeside Retirement Residence
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Bridget’s Bunnies expanding to comfort more families in time of loss

Bridget’s Bunnies expanding to comfort more families in time of loss

Organization has delivered nearly 200 comfort kits to Barrie-area hospitals for families who experience pregnancy or infant loss; Now they are branching out to New Tecumseth
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Universities want your help for research project on food access during the pandemic

Universities want your help for research project on food access during the pandemic

The Institute for Sustainable Food Systems is surveying the public about food access during the pandemic in order to further its focus on the potential and reliability of regional food systems
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