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Today's Christian Island decisions informed by 1919's Spanish flu

Today's Christian Island decisions informed by 1919's Spanish flu

'We should have learned from the past,' says Beausoleil First Nation elder, still grieving the loss of half of their population during last pandemic
Man dies in Midland apartment complex fire

Man dies in Midland apartment complex fire

Man, 60, died following blaze Sunday morning on William Street
GALLERY: Sign of the times (9 photos)

GALLERY: Sign of the times (9 photos)

Many businesses across Barrie have closed their doors due to COVID-19, but not before leaving messages for their patrons
Foul play not suspected in truck fire at Barrie ONRoute

Foul play not suspected in truck fire at Barrie ONRoute

No injuries after unoccupied cab of tractor-trailer went up in flames on Saturday night
THEN & NOW: Foot of Mulcaster Street

THEN & NOW: Foot of Mulcaster Street

The corner of Mulcaster and Dunlop streets in downtown Barrie has always been busy
Ontario COVID-19 cases climb over 4,000 with 408 more today

Ontario COVID-19 cases climb over 4,000 with 408 more today

There are now 44 outbreaks declared at Ontario long-term care homes
The Alpha-Barrie: How many do you know? (26 photos)

The Alpha-Barrie: How many do you know? (26 photos)

Take a break from COVID-19 and fix your eyes on the skies

Take a break from COVID-19 and fix your eyes on the skies

You don't need special equipment to enjoy the night sky and our amateur astronomer has a few suggestions for you for this month
Teachers go on YouTube to show students how much they miss them (VIDEO)

Teachers go on YouTube to show students how much they miss them (VIDEO)

'We miss teaching them, we miss our inside jokes in class and being there when they need us'
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Optimism is key