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Low-cost rabies clinics are back, but limited in Simcoe-Muskoka

The annual series of low-cost rabies clinics will be launching this week across Simcoe County. Due to COVID 19 and the extra demands that have been placed on our local veterinarians, the number of clinics being offered this year has been significantly reduced.
It'll be a different Thanksgiving Food drive in Barrie

The Barrie Food Bank is launching their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive this week - but they are doing things a little differently this year. In fact, they are not asking for donations of food at all.
Celebrate Simcoe County Forests this week

the County of Simcoe is encouraging residents to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of National Forestry Week by learning more about our rich forestry heritage and explore the vast and unique Simcoe County Forest for themselves.
Pedestrian hit and run in Midland

Officers are investigating a report that an eastbound pedestrian who was crossing Simcoe County Road 93 on the crosswalk was struck by a white Dodge pick up truck turning south onto Simcoe County Road 93.

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Plans for two more assessment centres in the works as testing demand increase

The site of former Barrie Police Station on Sperling Drive could soon open as a new testing area with plans now in the works to open two new assessment centres in Barrie.
Mother facing manslaughter charges in connection to infant's death earlier this year

Provincial police say they have made an arrest in relation to an infant's death in Wasaga Beach earlier this year.
Up to 60 pharmacies to begin COVID-19 testing in Ontario by Friday

Premier Doug Ford says up to 60 pharmacies across Ontario will begin to offer COVID-19 tests starting Friday.
19-year-old facing manslaughter charges after an incident last year in Orillia

Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old Oro-Medonte man with Manslaughter in connection to a sudden death incident last year.

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Penetang Kings unique fundraiser inspired by Pure Country 106

The Penetanguishene Kings held their annual golf tournament on September 19th at Brooklea Golf and Country Club - and this year it featured a special fundraiser based on Jason & Carey's Friday Fun Facebook & Phone-in
Jason & Carey Review Popeye's New Chicken Sandwich

Thank you Tanya & Kirsten for dropping off the new Popeye's Chicken Burger for a taste test!
55th Annual ACM Awards

In case you missed it, here's a recap of the show and full list of the winners from last nights 55th Annual ACM Awards
Mother-Daughter time, an epic weekend adventure

Both of my daughters are busy working moms, and while I have seen a lot of them over the course of the pandemic, I rarely get them all to myself. That changed in September, when the girls and I decided to head out on an epic weekend adventure