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LETTER: Animal shelter director thanks volunteers for leaving no pets behind

LETTER: Animal shelter director thanks volunteers for leaving no pets behind

'What more can we ask to do in the world, during such a critical time in our lives, than to make an impact where and when it absolutely matters most,' writes Sonya Reichel
Controlling COVID limited by vaccine supply, says local medical officer of health

Controlling COVID limited by vaccine supply, says local medical officer of health

'It’s a challenge at this time. We’ve had Moderna being delayed and reduced in half and now the AstraZeneca postponement,' says Gardner
Scientists endorse outdoor gatherings, but Gardner warns they're hard to manage

Scientists endorse outdoor gatherings, but Gardner warns they're hard to manage

'The question of how exactly you manage outdoor exposure at this time is up for debate,' said Simcoe Muskoka medical officer of health
Health unit confirms 108 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Tuesday

Health unit confirms 108 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Tuesday

An outbreak has been declared at Collingwood Collegiate Institute with cases dating back to before schools closed
COLLUS records fill hundreds of boxes, reports CAO

COLLUS records fill hundreds of boxes, reports CAO

The EPCOR archives have turned up hundreds of boxes and drawers of paper files on the former town-owned electric utility group of companies
New Fisher Field washrooms should be open by September

New Fisher Field washrooms should be open by September

Crews are working on site servicing now, bringing water service to the site and installing a septic system
Adopt Me: Pretty Parker (adopted)

Adopt Me: Pretty Parker (adopted)

She is looking for a home with calm owners and no children
'Cruel realities' of COVID-19 lead to cancellation of OHL season

'Cruel realities' of COVID-19 lead to cancellation of OHL season

'We are optimistic that we will be able to start the 2021-2022 season in the fall and get back to having our fans in the building watching their favourite players,' says Barrie Colts president
Ontario confirms 3,469 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario confirms 3,469 new COVID cases Tuesday

The province has also reported 159 new hospitalizations, 3,369 recoveries, and 22 deaths in today's update
Caesar Bar wants to set up licensed patio at Millennium Park this summer

Caesar Bar wants to set up licensed patio at Millennium Park this summer

Council has asked staff to report back on the feasibility of the request