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Some county staffers redeployed, working from home or taking unpaid leave

Some county staffers redeployed, working from home or taking unpaid leave

About 25 staffers have volunteered to be redeployed to long-term care, while between 350 to 400 have transitioned to working from home, says county CAO
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Celebrate the little things
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Busby Centre illustrates how Second Harvest can help avoid food waste

Busby Centre illustrates how Second Harvest can help avoid food waste

Companies with food surplus can visit FoodRescue.ca to be connected with local organizations in need
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LETTER: Reader wants someone to enforce the rules

LETTER: Reader wants someone to enforce the rules

Barrie resident says he has to go through several hoops to get an answer
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Premier declares Easter Bunny can make home visits this year

Premier declares Easter Bunny can make home visits this year

The premier stopped short of declaring chocolate an essential good, but will allow the Easter Bunny to deliver treats this weekend
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With kids at home, OPP offers internet safety tips

With kids at home, OPP offers internet safety tips

Encourage an environment of open discussion, trust and education: OPP
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The one, two, threes of financial literacy for kids – for free

The one, two, threes of financial literacy for kids – for free

Enriched Academy to offer online financial literacy course free of charge in April
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Crooks 'constantly re-inventing themselves' during pandemic: Competition Bureau

Crooks 'constantly re-inventing themselves' during pandemic: Competition Bureau

'Scammers find new and innovative ways to target potential victims, including seniors, so we say be watchful for any deal that sounds too good to be true'
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County rejigging LINX transit hours

County rejigging LINX transit hours

Adjustments to route schedules will take effect on Monday
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Napoleon walks away with three trophies at awards gala

Napoleon walks away with three trophies at awards gala

The Vesta-winning hearth products have set new standards in the market
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