Ontario Elementary Teachers Hold Strike Votes Between Today [Oct.18] And Oct.17

Courtesy of Barrie360.com and Canadian PressPublished: Sep 18th, 2023 Teachers in Ontario’s public elementary schools start voting today on whether they want to give their union a strike mandate. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is holding in−person strike votes for its members between today and Oct. 17, with teachers in various regions voting on…

Busy East End Barrie Intersection To Be Closed For Several Weeks Starting Sept. 26

Published: Sep 21st, 2023 News release – City of Barrie, Courtesy of Barrie360.com As part of the City of Barrie’s Duckworth Street improvement project, the intersection of Grove Street East and Duckworth Street will be fully closed from September 26 to October 20, 2023. Detours will be in place. Access for residents within the closure area…

2 Articles – On Fraud: 1) Fraud In Auto, Credit Card, Mortgage Sectors Rise Amid Interest Rate Hikes AND 2) Bank Investigator Scam Making The Rounds: South Simcoe Police

Courtesy of Barrie360.com and Canadian PressPublished: Sep 22nd, 2023 New data suggests an uptick in fraud in the auto, credit card and mortgage sectors is driven by growing financial pressures on consumers and by fraudsters using bold schemes. An Equifax Canada report shows fraud in the automotive sector has surged 28 per cent, year−over−year, while…

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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…