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Ontario reports 2,655 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,655 new COVID cases today

The province's daily update also includes 89 new deaths and 136 hospitalizations
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<b>VIDEO:</b> Local students win national theatre award

VIDEO: Local students win national theatre award

Moving Art's production of 'Seussical Jr.' earns accolades
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Orillia OPP officer charged with assault following SIU probe

Orillia OPP officer charged with assault following SIU probe

After being arrested at restaurant, woman had an 'interaction with a police officer' in the cell of the Orillia OPP detachment and sustained serious injury
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Councillors pass property tax increase less than 1%

Councillors pass property tax increase less than 1%

'I think this might be the lowest tax increase in 17 years,' says Thomson; Councillors also OK'd a supportive housing project on Vespra Street
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<b>LETTER:</b> Think of the wildlife before tossing those masks on the ground

LETTER: Think of the wildlife before tossing those masks on the ground

'Most of the masks you throw away are made from polypropylene. These masks might take up to 300 years to decompose,' says reader
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Supreme Court upholds Barrie judge's decision to award $1.3M in medical malpractice suit

Supreme Court upholds Barrie judge's decision to award $1.3M in medical malpractice suit

'This really changes her life; this is the end of the road. It’s been almost 11 years since the original surgery,' said woman's lawyer
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Have an amazing day
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Winter weather travel advisory in effect this morning

Winter weather travel advisory in effect this morning

Environment Canada says motorists are advised to exercise caution or consider postponing travel
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Health and safety expert comments on COVID-19 vaccines and the workplace

Health and safety expert comments on COVID-19 vaccines and the workplace

Workers can refuse the vaccine, but employers have options to protect the workplace
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Collingwood store charged for non-compliance with Reopening Ontario Act

Collingwood store charged for non-compliance with Reopening Ontario Act

Retail store one of two businesses reported by the health unit as receiving a fine related to the province's emergency legislation
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