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Two new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

Two new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

The region's health unit confirmed one case is a child (under 17); the other is a Barrie man
Woman charged with impaired driving, heroin possession

Woman charged with impaired driving, heroin possession

Charges laid after Nottawasaga OPP responded to single-vehicle collision Sunday morning in Adjala-Tosorontio
Some parents make tough call to keep kids at home

Some parents make tough call to keep kids at home

‘I just felt the government wasn’t doing enough,' says Barrie mother of two
Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

Based on the information contained in today's provincial summary, there are 965 active, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, which is up from 951 active cases yesterday.
There’s still time to register for the 2020 Gutsy Walk

There’s still time to register for the 2020 Gutsy Walk

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s 25th annual walk will take place virtually this year, with a goal to raise $37,000 across Simcoe County
CANADA: New guidelines aim to reduce obesity stigma in health care

CANADA: New guidelines aim to reduce obesity stigma in health care

New guidelines for health-care providers advise supporting every individual to achieve their best health, rather than focusing on weight status
Bradford woman takes on 61km duathlon in support of hospice

Bradford woman takes on 61km duathlon in support of hospice

The #HospiceActivityChallenge runs until Aug.31, with 100 percent of the proceeds going toward the Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice in Newmarket
Good Morning, Bradford!

Good Morning, Bradford!

Seize the day!
CANADA: Survey suggests Canadians trust provinces more than federal government with their health care

CANADA: Survey suggests Canadians trust provinces more than federal government with their health care

Twenty-nine percent of voters say that they prefer provincial governments over the federal government
Love of shopping turns into just 'another chore'

Love of shopping turns into just 'another chore'

In this week's Everything King, Wendy has a few suggestions for retailers to make the experience more pleasant