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Couple issued $12K in COVID-related travel tickets opts to fight fines in court

Couple issued $12K in COVID-related travel tickets opts to fight fines in court

'It is completely wrong and we can't let it happen without a fight,' says couple's daughter; Barrie-Innisfil MP John Brassard calls Perrys' plight 'a ridiculous situation'
Five new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

Five new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

The health unit has reported 20 new cases this week
Former LifeLabs employees report physical, verbal abuse has pushed them to resign

Former LifeLabs employees report physical, verbal abuse has pushed them to resign

One employee had a urine sample tossed at her from a vehicle; union calls the work environment 'absolute madness'
Final vaccination hurdles remain before Ontario further lifts pandemic restrictions

Final vaccination hurdles remain before Ontario further lifts pandemic restrictions

Eighty per cent of all Ontarians aged 12 and older must have at least one shot, 75 per cent need to be fully immunized and all public health units must have fully vaccinated 70 per cent of eligible residents before the province can move on from Step 3
Two demolition permits issued for tornado-damaged homes in southeast Barrie

Two demolition permits issued for tornado-damaged homes in southeast Barrie

Typical repairs include roof and wall reconstruction, with interior finishes such as drywall and flooring being removed and replaced, says city official
Superior Propane fire ruled 'accidental,' damages pegged at around $1M

Superior Propane fire ruled 'accidental,' damages pegged at around $1M

'The actual source of the leak is not known Due to the damage caused by the fire and explosions, it is difficult to narrow down,' says OFM official
Highway 400 reopens through Barrie; victim identified in fatal hit-and-run

Highway 400 reopens through Barrie; victim identified in fatal hit-and-run

Deceased identified as 27-year-old Barrie man; 'We are not sure why the pedestrian was on or near the highway. There is no vehicle nearby that was theirs,' says OPP sergeant
Barrie man faces impaired charges in Bradford motorcycle crash

Barrie man faces impaired charges in Bradford motorcycle crash

Motorcycle operator, a Mississauga man in his 60s, suffered serious injuries following Thursday evening's collision at 11th Line and 5th Sideroad
Health Unit urges people to get vaccinated so we can emerge from Step 3

Health Unit urges people to get vaccinated so we can emerge from Step 3

As of Aug. 4, 66 per cent of people aged 12 and older in Simcoe-Muskoka had received both doses, but the short-term goal is 75 per cent
Ontario reports 340 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 340 new COVID cases Friday

The report includes 149 recoveries and 18 deaths; sixteen of the deaths occurred more than six weeks ago, but were previously unreported