COVID-19 pandemic.The first step of Ontario’s reopening plan focuses on low-risk outdoor activities with small groups of people.
It will also allow more limited indoor settings to be open with restrictions in place. Tourism sector in Barrie, Orillia, Simcoe and Grey counties to receive $1.2M The fences around Meridian Place were put in place on April 29 when Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman issued an emergency order in response to the ongoing anti-mask and anti-lockdown protests that violated COVID-19 restrictions.Starting Friday, those fences will be removed and people will be able to participate in gatherings outdoors with up to 10 people.