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Casino Rama postpones concerts slated for January, February

Casino Rama postpones concerts slated for January, February

Decision made due to concerns surrounding the Omicron strain of the COVID virus and the Ontario government’s newly imposed capacity restrictions
WATCH: Gathering limits among public health measures taking effect Sunday

WATCH: Gathering limits among public health measures taking effect Sunday

Social gatherings limited to 25 people outdoors, 10 indoors
COVID-19: Canada reinstates molecular test for all cross-border travellers, including short trips

COVID-19: Canada reinstates molecular test for all cross-border travellers, including short trips

Pre-arrival tests must be taken outside of Canada
Area liquor stores quickly run out of rapid antigen test kits

Area liquor stores quickly run out of rapid antigen test kits

There are no more kits available at the local LCBO
Housing gap created by growth outpacing home construction, says professor

Housing gap created by growth outpacing home construction, says professor

'The Barrie area has historically been one of the popular destinations for families coming out of the GTA or the Toronto area,' says author of new study
142 new COVID cases in region Friday

142 new COVID cases in region Friday

11 new cases in Innisfil
COVID-19 case management at Simcoe County schools ‘overwhelmed’: Board official

COVID-19 case management at Simcoe County schools ‘overwhelmed’: Board official

‘It’s escalating in December with five times as many cases as last year. It’s quite the significant trend jump,’ says superintendent with the Catholic board
Ford making announcement this afternoon

Ford making announcement this afternoon

Village Media will carry the live stream for the 3:30 p.m. announcement
South Simcoe Police hiring 9 new volunteer Auxiliary Constables

South Simcoe Police hiring 9 new volunteer Auxiliary Constables

'This is the cream that rose to the top,' said Deputy Chief
Health unit opens more third-dose appointments for priority groups

Health unit opens more third-dose appointments for priority groups

Overwhelming demand prompts health unit to urge over-50 groups to book third dose appointments now