3 Articles: Canada and India: 1) Canada Told Allies Before Sharing Allegations About India Over B.C. Killing: Trudeau; 2) India Expels Canadian Diplomat After Canada Links Indian Agents To Sikh Leader Death; 3) India Suspends Visa Services In Canada Ask Rift Widens Between Countries

ByPatricia Dent

Courtesy of Barrie360.com and Canadian PressPublished: Sep 19th, 2023 By Dylan Robertson in Ottawa Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pushed back Tuesday on India’s denial of allegations that it played a role in the death of a Canadian citizen, which New Delhi blasted as “absurd and motivated.” Yet while Trudeau is urging India to take the matter seriously,…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Set To Address Parliament Friday [Today]

ByPatricia Dent

Courtesy of Barrie360.com and Canadian PressPublished: Sep 22nd, 2023 Dylan Robertson and Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Comments on speech from CTV below The last time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Canada, he was a relatively unknown leader fresh off an election win, focused on his showcasing his country’s efforts to make democratic reform…

RVH Launches Community Survey To Help Shape The Future Of Healthcare In The Region

ByPatricia Dent

Courtesy Of Barrie360.com: Release Published: Sep 18th, 2023 News release – Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) invites community members to Imagine the Possibilities and participate in its strategic planning process by completing a short online survey. This is the opportunity for the public to have an impact on the direction healthcare…

New Free Session: What Can We Do About… Attracting and Keeping Staff

ByPatricia Dent

Please register at the link below to ask questions of our experts and a replay even if you can’t attend live, and access to the entire event series on challenges entrepreneurs are facing. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-can-we-do-about-it-tickets-711678017107?aff=oddtdtcreator Our Leaders: Sue Carr: The founder and CEO of CHC Consulting. She works with organizations to build resiliency to workplace stress…

Health articles: 1) Mask Requirements Return to RVH Ahead Of Fall Virus Season 2)Health Canada Approves Updated Moderna Vaccine For COVID-19

ByPatricia Dent

1) MASK REQUIREMENTS RETURN TO RVH AHEAD OF FALL VIRUS SEASON Courtesy of Barrie360.com – RVH Release Published: Sep 11th, 2023 News release – Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) RVH is updating its masking guidelines ahead of the fall respiratory season in anticipation of increased spread of influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and COVID-19. Effective Tuesday,…

Ontario Rolling Out Flu, COVID-19 Shots, First To High-Priority Groups

ByPatricia Dent

Courtesy of Barrie360.com and Canadian PressPublished: Sep 14th, 2023 By Allison Jones in Toronto Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is urging residents to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall ahead of the respiratory virus season, starting with the people most at risk of severe illness and complications. Ahead of expected viral surges, the province is…

Metroland Ends Print Editions Of Community Papers Including Barrie Advance, Keeps Regional Dailies

ByPatricia Dent

Courtesy of Barrie360.com, Canadian Press Published: Sep 15th, 2023 Toronto Files – Barrie 360 Large swaths of Ontario will lose their local newspapers as one of the country’s largest media conglomerates ends print editions for its community news titles. Metroland Media Group announced the move to a digital-only model and an end to its flyer…

Hurricane Lee – 2 articles: 1) Environment Canada Extends Hurricane Watch To Halifax As Lee Creeps Closer; 2) “An Uneasy Feeling”: As Lee Track Unclear, Hurricane Anxiety Increasing On East Coast

ByPatricia Dent

1) Environment Canada Extends Hurricane Watch To Halifax As Lee Creeps Closer Courtesy of Barrie360.com and Canadian PressPublished: Sep 15th, 2023 By Michael MacDonald in Halifax Boats were being pulled out of the water in Nova Scotia Friday as forecasters warned hurricane Lee could soon bring damaging winds, large waves, flooding and power outages. Jennifer Chandler, commodore…

Housing – 3 articles 1) Average Rental Price Hit Record High In Canada, Double Digit Spike in Barrie 2) Feds Unveil First Deal For New Housing Accelerator Fund 3)Housing Gap Steady As Lower Incomes Expected To Offset Construction Slowdown: CMHC

ByPatricia Dent

1)Average Rental Price Hit Record High In Canada, Double Digit Spike in Barrie Courtesy of Barrie360.com Ian MacLennanPublished: Sep 13th, 2023 The rent’s due, and for tenants looking for a place to live at a reasonable monthly rate, it is becoming more challenging. Rentals-dot-ca https://rentals.ca/national-rent-report says the average rent being paid in Canada hit $2,117 a month…

New Rules For Short-Term Rentals In Orillia

ByPatricia Dent

Courtesy of Ian MacLennanPublished: Sep 12th, 2023 10:59amLast Updated: Sep 12th, 2023 1:11pm Facebook Twitter The City of Orillia has joined a list of Ontario municipalities trying to address concerns about short-term rental (STR) accommodations. Among the measures that will roll out on Jan. 1, 2024, all STR operators will be required to obtain an annual…