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Masks, hybrid learning and switching: Here’s what you need to know about in-class learning

Masks, hybrid learning and switching: Here’s what you need to know about in-class learning

‘We’re very happy to have students back on Monday,’ says superintendent at public school board
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Longtime Barrie officer charged with misconduct under Police Services Act

Longtime Barrie officer charged with misconduct under Police Services Act

Insp. Kevin McLean, who has been with Barrie police for 26 years, reassigned to 'alternative duties' pending outcome of March 4 hearing
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From film to physics, Roberta Place resident William O'Neill had 'a lot packed into one life'

From film to physics, Roberta Place resident William O'Neill had 'a lot packed into one life'

'I remember growing up, Dad was always fixing something. He’d be building something out of wood or rewiring old electronics,' says daughter
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Province funds species-at-risk projects, but also erodes environment protection

Province funds species-at-risk projects, but also erodes environment protection

Executive Director of the environmental advocacy group Environmental Defense says it is a "band-aid on a hemorrhage"
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LETTER: Province fails to consider Bradford bypass options, endangering Lake Simcoe

LETTER: Province fails to consider Bradford bypass options, endangering Lake Simcoe

'By failing to consider alternatives, this project adds stress to an already-stressed Lake Simcoe,' says reader
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Ontario education minister considering cancelling March break to curb COVID spread

Ontario education minister considering cancelling March break to curb COVID spread

Lecce says he hopes to have a decision by next week
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Glimmer of hope? No new deaths from Roberta Place, active resident cases down to one

Glimmer of hope? No new deaths from Roberta Place, active resident cases down to one

For the second consecutive day, there are no new COVID-related deaths being reported by the long-term care home
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‘I think it is still too soon;’ Parents share back-to-school concerns

‘I think it is still too soon;’ Parents share back-to-school concerns

Some parents are worried, while others say it’s time for Simcoe County kids to head back to in-person learning
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Impact Youth & Cultural Centre hosting 'And We Rise' Black History Month events

Impact Youth & Cultural Centre hosting 'And We Rise' Black History Month events

The month long series of events kicks off tomorrow at 6 p.m.
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7 Bradford residents among 58 new COVID cases reported in region today

7 Bradford residents among 58 new COVID cases reported in region today

There are 5 Bradford residents in hospital with the virus
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