Barrie Coronavirus
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Fences at Meridian Place in Barrie, Ont. to be removed Friday as province reopensThe 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.HealthJun 9, 2021
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Barrie mayor reflects on local COVID-19 situation, vaccination progressBarrie 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.HealthApr 23, 2021
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2 Toronto-area seniors’ homes limit visits from Barrie over COVID-19 variant riskPublic health officials have said the B.1.1.7 variant was behind the deadly outbreak at Roberta Place in Barrie.HealthJan 31, 2021
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More than 100 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths reported at Barrie long-term care homeThe outbreak is at Roberta Place Long-Term Care Home, in the area of Essa and Harvie roads.HealthJan 17, 2021
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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.HealthDec 9, 2020
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2 Barrie Transit drivers confirmed COVID-19-positiveThe 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.HealthDec 8, 2020
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Barrie council approves pilot with Georgian College to support economic recoveryThe $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.EconomyNov 17, 2020
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Barrie’s COVID-19 testing centre vandalized: policeAccording 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.CrimeNov 4, 2020
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Barrie Santa Claus Parade cancelled due to COVID-19The events were originally scheduled to take place on Nov. 21 but were cancelled due to the public health risks associated with mass gatherings.LifestyleOct 2, 2020
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New COVID-19 testing centre now open at former Barrie police HQThe 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.HealthSep 29, 2020
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