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Years after destructive downtown blaze, memories of Five Points fire remain <b>(10 photos)</b>

Years after destructive downtown blaze, memories of Five Points fire remain (10 photos)

'When fire is below you and you’re trying to search directly above the fire for trapped occupants, time is of the essence,' says fire chief
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'Clearly, we need new restrictions,' says Gardner, who supports stricter stay-at-home order

'Clearly, we need new restrictions,' says Gardner, who supports stricter stay-at-home order

Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health says Ontario is in a serious, tragic situation, and success depends on control measures, vaccination, and public cooperation
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'It will be up to the individual officer to question those who are out,' says police official

'It will be up to the individual officer to question those who are out,' says police official

Among the new measures announced today, police and bylaw officers will be given more authority to enforce public health rules
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Local photographer does her part to help New Path

Local photographer does her part to help New Path

'Children and youth are the forgotten voices of this pandemic, which has had a devastating impact on the mental health of many children and youth,' says Jennifer Klementti
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Stay-at-home order, state of emergency extended, more restrictions put in place

Stay-at-home order, state of emergency extended, more restrictions put in place

Places of worship reduced to 10 people indoors and all non-essential construction is being shut down
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Out for a stroll at Wilkins Walk <b>(5 photos)</b>

Out for a stroll at Wilkins Walk (5 photos)

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‘There’s going to be a crisis’: County landfill closures mean more exported trash

‘There’s going to be a crisis’: County landfill closures mean more exported trash

Collingwood landfill could close as early as 2024 pushing more waste out of the region
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<updated>WATCH:</updated> It could cost you up to $750 if you don't tell a police officer where you live and why you're not at home

WATCH: It could cost you up to $750 if you don't tell a police officer where you live and why you're not at home

Stricter enforcement measures gives police authority to ask for your address and why you aren't at home
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Simmering Kettle reverts to take-out only, owner resubmits business licence application

Simmering Kettle reverts to take-out only, owner resubmits business licence application

'After getting punched left, right and centre all week long, I needed a break and my staff needed a break,' says Shalu Persaud
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34 Barrie residents among 133 new COVID cases in region today

34 Barrie residents among 133 new COVID cases in region today

Close to 130,000 people in Simcoe-Muskoka have received their first dose of vaccine against the virus
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