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Protesters don't want schools to be 'next epicentre' for COVID outbreaks

Protesters don't want schools to be 'next epicentre' for COVID outbreaks

Education minister working 'closely with medical and scientific experts to implement protocols and resources that ensure our schools are safe,' says MPP Khanjin
Restrictions continue to loosen in Clearview Township

Restrictions continue to loosen in Clearview Township

Several departments are operating, but with safeguards still in place
Municipal funding from feds, province 'excellent news,' but Barrie's portion still unknown

Municipal funding from feds, province 'excellent news,' but Barrie's portion still unknown

'As always, the devil is in the details,' says mayor, following announcement of $4 billion in one-time assistance to municipalities
Collingwood inquiry judge to head up Ontario long-term care commission

Collingwood inquiry judge to head up Ontario long-term care commission

According to Public Health Ontario, 1,793 long-term care residents died with COVID-19, which is 65 per cent of all coronavirus-related deaths reported in the province
Indigenous men recount altercation with OPP that sparked lawsuit (VIDEO)

Indigenous men recount altercation with OPP that sparked lawsuit (VIDEO)

'There is no doubt in our minds that race played a major factor in why police decided to approach (the two men) in the first place,' says lawyer
Three new COVID cases in southern Simcoe County today

Three new COVID cases in southern Simcoe County today

The last active case in Collingwood has now recovered leaving zero lab-confirmed, active cases in Collingwood residents
New interim director of education announced at Catholic board

New interim director of education announced at Catholic board

Catherine McCullough will be taking on the role while the board continues its search for a candidate to fill the position permanently
Ontario reports 76 new COVID cases today, lowest since March 22

Ontario reports 76 new COVID cases today, lowest since March 22

This is the lowest reported cases in a single day since March 22
Barrie man killed in off-road vehicle crash near Parry Sound

Barrie man killed in off-road vehicle crash near Parry Sound

Police say vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree and rolled over; Passenger airlifted to Toronto with serious injuries
New Path unveils Glen Newby Scholarship recipients

New Path unveils Glen Newby Scholarship recipients

Successful applicants are Elli Chan, Holly Kehoe and Josiah Robb, who have all exhibited exceptional academic success