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Marinas expect clear sailing in near future

Marinas expect clear sailing in near future

Area boaters could soon be headed for open waters
The drive north is not worth the risk, county officials say

The drive north is not worth the risk, county officials say

Travel could heighten the chances of both spreading and contracting COVID-19
Families can access legal help during COVID health crisis

Families can access legal help during COVID health crisis

Separated parents concerned about child access given the world pandemic as well as support payments for those who have lost their jobs
Georgian College announces new $1M COVID-19 hardship bursary

Georgian College announces new $1M COVID-19 hardship bursary

This bursary is not intended as a source of long-term funding, college says
Seasonal residents, visitors asked to stay home during long weekend

Seasonal residents, visitors asked to stay home during long weekend

COVID-19 restrictions remain in place
Three more Barrie seniors among region's 11 new COVID-19 cases reported today

Three more Barrie seniors among region's 11 new COVID-19 cases reported today

No local cases reported in latest health unit report
COVID-19 contact tracing proving to be time-consuming for health unit

COVID-19 contact tracing proving to be time-consuming for health unit

New apps won't replace efforts to reach out to all those who receive positive tests
WATCH: Ontario allows education workers to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care

WATCH: Ontario allows education workers to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care

Province looks to education sector to fill staff shortages at long-term care homes, shelters
LIVE: $1B regional relief fund to help tourism sector, seasonal businesses

LIVE: $1B regional relief fund to help tourism sector, seasonal businesses

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says regional relief and recovery fund is for businesses that didn't qualify for federal wage subsidy, business loans
Ford to announce reopening of golf courses Thursday, sources say

Ford to announce reopening of golf courses Thursday, sources say

It is not clear yet if the courses will be open in time for the Victoria Day long weekend.