Barrie Coronavirus

• Fences at Meridian Place in Barrie, Ont. to be removed Friday as province reopens

  The fences around Meridian Place were put in place on April 29 when the Barrie mayor issued an emergency order in response to the ongoing anti-mask and anti-lockdown protests.

  Health

  Jun 9, 2021
  
• Barrie mayor reflects on local COVID-19 situation, vaccination progress

  Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman said there is greater strain on the local health-care system than there was a month ago, although vaccinations are progressing smoothly.

  Health

  Apr 23, 2021
  
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• 2 Toronto-area seniors’ homes limit visits from Barrie over COVID-19 variant risk

  Public health officials have said the B.1.1.7 variant was behind the deadly outbreak at Roberta Place in Barrie.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2021
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• More than 100 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths reported at Barrie long-term care home

  The outbreak is at Roberta Place Long-Term Care Home, in the area of Essa and Harvie roads. 

  Health

  Jan 17, 2021
• 10 employees test COVID-positive at Canada Post distribution centre in Barrie, Ont.

  A company spokesperson said the facility is continuing to 'safely operate' while following COVID-19 public health protocols and that contingency plans are in place.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2020
• 2 Barrie Transit drivers confirmed COVID-19-positive

  The bus drivers have been self-isolating since last week, and officials say the buses they operate were removed from service as soon as the COVID-19 cases were identified.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2020
• Barrie council approves pilot with Georgian College to support economic recovery

  The $75,000 in funding is in addition to $25,000 that Georgian will be receiving from the city's existing economic and creative development budget.

  Economy

  Nov 17, 2020
• Barrie’s COVID-19 testing centre vandalized: police

  According to a police spokesperson, there was damage to the facility's windows and two portable toilets were pushed over, although it doesn't appear that anyone made their way into the building.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2020
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• Barrie Santa Claus Parade cancelled due to COVID-19

  The events were originally scheduled to take place on Nov. 21 but were cancelled due to the public health risks associated with mass gatherings.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 2, 2020
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• New COVID-19 testing centre now open at former Barrie police HQ

  The new Sperling Drive site opened Monday for people who book appointments in advance, although later this week, RVH says the centre will begin to provide drive-thru testing.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2020