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Businesses have a right to demand masks on customers, says region's top doc

Businesses have a right to demand masks on customers, says region's top doc

Masks should be one practice of several by businesses and customers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, says Dr. Charles Gardner
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Barrie Transit extends free service until July 2, safety measures stepped up

Barrie Transit extends free service until July 2, safety measures stepped up

The downtown bus terminal remains closed until further notice
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County has paid nearly $500K to house homeless in hotels

County has paid nearly $500K to house homeless in hotels

Funding for the COVID response program projected to run out by November if spending continues at same rate
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Alectra provides tips on how to avoid phone scam

Alectra provides tips on how to avoid phone scam

If you get a call requesting immediate payment and threatening disconnection, hang up and call the number found on your bill
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THE FRONT LINE: People still on the move despite world being on hold

THE FRONT LINE: People still on the move despite world being on hold

'Moving is stressful. ... Imagine doing it when there is a global pandemic going on,' Tracy Brohm from Barrie's Two Men and a Truck franchise
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Funding will assist businesses with digital needs

Funding will assist businesses with digital needs

The county is providing $60,000 for this initiative, which provides one-on-one training to local businesses and their employees
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VIDEO: Watch as York Regional Police chopper tracks down laser strike

VIDEO: Watch as York Regional Police chopper tracks down laser strike

Two men have been charged and police are searching for a third suspect after police aircraft were hit in three separate incidents in May
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Testing is up, new COVID-19 cases remain below 300 in Ontario today

Testing is up, new COVID-19 cases remain below 300 in Ontario today

The province confirmed 292 new cases of COVID-19 today, and more than 15,000 tests processed since the last report
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An inside look at how property showings happen in Barrie during COVID-19

An inside look at how property showings happen in Barrie during COVID-19

Keep in mind that all brokerages have their own policies and procedures in place
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Multiple Births Canada looks to grow number of chapters across the country

Multiple Births Canada looks to grow number of chapters across the country

National Multiple Births Awareness Day 2020 will proceed as planned on May 28, although event will be online
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