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<b>THE FRONT LINE:</b> Mechanic steers into 'new' essential role

THE FRONT LINE: Mechanic steers into 'new' essential role

'I realized pretty quickly how crucial we were to keeping the economy going,' said Devan Craft of Craft Auto Repair Services

Jul 8, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

<b>THE FRONT LINE:</b> Barrie's baywatch ready to return to action

THE FRONT LINE: Barrie's baywatch ready to return to action

Lifeguards will take their posts on Monday, June 29 and be working until the Friday before Labour Day

Jun 24, 2020 4:08 PM Read more >

<b>THE FRONT LINE:</b> 'New normal' also affecting home life for Barrie firefighters

THE FRONT LINE: 'New normal' also affecting home life for Barrie firefighters

'We are in a profession that requires us to be adaptable and therefore this has been no different for us to adjust and make sure we still carry out our duties as best possible,' says platoon chief

Jun 10, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

<b>THE FRONT LINE:</b> 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

May 27, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

<b>THE FRONT LINE:</b> 'I wanted to do something that mattered'

THE FRONT LINE: 'I wanted to do something that mattered'

Barrie police Insp. Rich Johnston says COVID-19 has been challenging, but the local department has embraced change and innovation

May 13, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

<b>THE FRONT LINE:</b> ‘There’s a lot of worries about the uncertainty,' says paramedic

THE FRONT LINE: ‘There’s a lot of worries about the uncertainty,' says paramedic

Essential Worker: Brad Campbell, County of Simcoe paramedic

Apr 29, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

The Front Line articles share stories about essential workers making a difference in our community during the COVID-19 crisis. This section is made possible by our Community Leaders Program.