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Federal procurement shifts to made-in-Canada solutions for PPE

Federal procurement shifts to made-in-Canada solutions for PPE

Local companies Redline Brewhouse, Molded Precision Components and Georgian College students have all jumped on board to modify their operations to make PPE for local front-line workers
Virtual Community Day planned for next week

Virtual Community Day planned for next week

The goal is to raise money for the Barrie Food Bank and RVH Foundation
Ontario reports 511 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reports 511 new COVID-19 cases today

Another 565 people have recovered and there have been 55 more deaths reported since yesterday
ESSAY: How Chernobyl caused a 'zombie forest' and its present-day effects

ESSAY: How Chernobyl caused a 'zombie forest' and its present-day effects

Barrie resident Peter Bursztyn takes a closer look at nuclear power and radioactive waste
Georgian College refunding students for inaccessible services during COVID-19

Georgian College refunding students for inaccessible services during COVID-19

Student ancillary fees can add up and 'seriously impact a student's financial situation'
Decision to get in shape changed Barrie-area native's life, career

Decision to get in shape changed Barrie-area native's life, career

Owner of Orillia's CrossFit takes up pandemic challenge and hopes to 'inspire people to move (and) inspire people to support small businesses'
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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In the wake of the Arlington: The day she rose again in Midland Harbour

In the wake of the Arlington: The day she rose again in Midland Harbour

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Arlington
Georgian College hosts virtual athletic banquet

Georgian College hosts virtual athletic banquet

Georgian has nearly 200 student-athletes, coaches and staff spread across 13 men’s and women’s varsity teams
Cruise ship visit to Midland put on hold

Cruise ship visit to Midland put on hold

The Pearl Mist had become a regular visitor to Midland harbour