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Big snowman brings big smiles to Wainman Line

Big snowman brings big smiles to Wainman Line

'Everybody that drives by stops to take a photo and says we made them smile, which just lights up my day,' says snowman builder
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TIP OF THE WEEK: Plenty of ways to get out and active this winter

TIP OF THE WEEK: Plenty of ways to get out and active this winter

From snowshoeing and ice skating to 'snowga,' options are endless
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Death toll at Roberta Place reaches 66 residents

Death toll at Roberta Place reaches 66 residents

There are also 37 active cases among residents at the 137-bed facility, which has been in outbreak since Jan. 8
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MPP says 5,000 more vaccine doses coming to the region

MPP says 5,000 more vaccine doses coming to the region

'Our priority will be long-term care residents and seniors, but I will absolutely continue to advocate for health workers,' says Barrie-Innisfil MPP
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COVID-19 outbreak in RVH's Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit declared over

COVID-19 outbreak in RVH's Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit declared over

RVH remains in outbreak in two units
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Vaccine delays will continue for weeks, but province says it is still working to vaccinate the most vulnerable

Vaccine delays will continue for weeks, but province says it is still working to vaccinate the most vulnerable

Providing vaccines to long-term care populations and First Nations remains the provincial priority
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Police seize suspected meth during traffic stop in Oro-Medonte

Police seize suspected meth during traffic stop in Oro-Medonte

Police say the driver also had open cannabis in the front seat
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Oro-Medonte, Ramara residents among 36 new COVID-19 cases in region

Oro-Medonte, Ramara residents among 36 new COVID-19 cases in region

Health unit also reports five deaths, including three residents of Roberta Place in Barrie
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Severn man faces slew of charges, including assaulting police officer

Severn man faces slew of charges, including assaulting police officer

Accused allegedly assaulted officer and fled into residence, yelling that he had a weapon and a hostage
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Cause of Jameson St. fire undetermined but not suspicious: fire chief

Cause of Jameson St. fire undetermined but not suspicious: fire chief

Jan. 28 fire caused about $600,000 in damages
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