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COVID-19: How effective are the vaccines? Here’s what the stats mean, and what they don’t

COVID-19: How effective are the vaccines? Here’s what the stats mean, and what they don’t

Vaccine efficacy statistics are often based on the results of randomized controlled trials
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Barrie wants province to mandate house clips in Ontario Building Code

Barrie wants province to mandate house clips in Ontario Building Code

Coun. Natalie Harris said the addition of hurricane straps or clips would cost $100-$500 per home.
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Drive-thru Ribfest is back in Barrie this weekend

Drive-thru Ribfest is back in Barrie this weekend

Ribfest Drive-Thru will run Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the north side parking lot of Georgian Mall
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Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Seize the day
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Heat warning in effect: Environment Canada

Heat warning in effect: Environment Canada

Additionally, scattered thunderstorms are moving through the area, producing heavy downpours which may give locally 20 to 40 mm of rain in an hour, Environment Canada says
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CANADA: Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID-19

CANADA: Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID-19

Not only did youth mental health difficulties increase during COVID-19, but they became more prevalent as the pandemic persisted
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EVERYTHING KING: Does anyone miss manners?

EVERYTHING KING: Does anyone miss manners?

It's wedding season. In this week's Everything King, Wendy longs for a paper invitation where you dot your i's and cross your t's
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Health unit offers tips to stay cool amid extreme heat warning

Health unit offers tips to stay cool amid extreme heat warning

Health unit advises you drink plenty of water, stay indoors
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Knife, suspected cocaine seized after alleged robbery in Innisfil

Knife, suspected cocaine seized after alleged robbery in Innisfil

Police say the accused fled on foot
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CANADA: Ottawa commits $321 million for residential school survivors, communities

CANADA: Ottawa commits $321 million for residential school survivors, communities

Justice Minister says a special interlocutor will be appointed to work with Indigenous communities and the government to propose changes to federal laws, policies and practices that are related to unmarked graves at residential schools
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