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Two Barrie women among new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today

Two Barrie women among new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today

The health unit reported five new cases today, raising the total number of new cases in the region this week to 19
Open wide! Dental offices start slow re-opening process

Open wide! Dental offices start slow re-opening process

'Infection control has always been a priority for us,' says Barrie dentist, noting several new protocols are in place to protect patients and staff
Donation from local developer will be used for ventilators at RVH

Donation from local developer will be used for ventilators at RVH

'I want to do my part to make sure medical teams in the ICU have the tools they need for patient care,' says Jeff Rice, president of JCR Holdings
Young cyclist airlifted to Toronto hospital after crash with pick-up

Young cyclist airlifted to Toronto hospital after crash with pick-up

The 11-year-old boy suffered serious injuries; Police say investigation is ongoing and they are looking for witnesses
Barrie resident charged in Iron Bridge traffic stop

Barrie resident charged in Iron Bridge traffic stop

Police say they seized $13K, seven cell phones believed to be the proceeds of crime
344 new COVID-19 cases and 375 new recoveries reported in Ontario today

344 new COVID-19 cases and 375 new recoveries reported in Ontario today

The province also reported 15 more deaths attributed to the coronavirus
Wasaga Beach man dies in motorcycle crash in Mono

Wasaga Beach man dies in motorcycle crash in Mono

A motorcycle, with a lone rider, was travelling northbound when it left the roadway.
Sunset Drive-In delays opening to work out 'logistics problem'

Sunset Drive-In delays opening to work out 'logistics problem'

'It is simply a logistics problem, nothing to do with the projectors, screens or anything here at the drive-in,' said GM
Heidi L. M. Jacobs wins Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour

Heidi L. M. Jacobs wins Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour

Author of Molly of the Mall earns $15,000 grand prize; Amy Spurway and Drew Hayden Taylor named runners-up for coveted humour award
Local Grade 8, Grade 12 grads to receive keepsake lawn signs today

Local Grade 8, Grade 12 grads to receive keepsake lawn signs today

'It is still important to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and the accomplishments of these graduates,' says Catholic board director