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Georgian men’s, women’s basketball teams to host quarterfinal matchups on Saturday

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There will be a marquee double-header at Michele McConney Court on Georgian College’s campus on Saturday, as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams hope to advance to the provincial semifinals.

Carleton takes on Queen’s, UOttawa to play Laurentian in OUA basketball quarters

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Both post-secondary schools in the nation’s capital have advanced to the quarterfinals in the provincial collegiate men’s basketball championship.

Meet the candidates in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

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The Ontario election is set for Feb. 27. The Barrie...

Kanata-Carleton MP McCrimmon confident in re-election as Crombie visits riding

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Kanata-Carleton Liberal MP Karen McCrimmon welcomed Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie to her riding on Wednesday and said she’s ready to “power through” to re-election.

‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King given 3-month conditional sentence

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'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King was sentenced to three months of house arrest in an Ottawa court this morning.
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Meet the candidates in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

The Ontario election is set for Feb. 27. The Barrie Compass reached out to candidates in the city's two ridings for a brief Q&A. Here's what...
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City funding kicks off a new chapter for northwest library branch project

The proposed northwest Barrie Public Library branch is starting a new chapter with $150,000 in city funding. On Jan. 29, city council approved the funds for the capital project, officially named the Barrie Northwest Boutique Library. The funding will come from the city’s development charge reserve.
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Barrie-Springwater-Oro Medonte preview: Liberals look to upset Attorney General Doug Downey

There’s a high-profile race brewing in Barrie-Springwater-Oro Medonte. Attorney General...
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Stolen vehicle found buried under snow: Barrie Police

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Barrie Police have located a stolen vehicle that was buried under snow, the police service shared in a news release.

PC Leader Doug Ford open to notwithstanding clause to address homeless encampments

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PC Leader Doug Ford said he is “absolutely” open...

Meet the candidates in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

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The Ontario election is set for Feb. 27. The Barrie...

‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King given 3-month conditional sentence

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'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King was sentenced to three months of house arrest in an Ottawa court this morning.
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Sports

Georgian men’s, women’s basketball teams to host quarterfinal matchups on Saturday

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There will be a marquee double-header at Michele McConney Court on Georgian College’s campus on Saturday, as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams hope to advance to the provincial semifinals.

Carleton takes on Queen’s, UOttawa to play Laurentian in OUA basketball quarters

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Both post-secondary schools in the nation’s capital have advanced to the quarterfinals in the provincial collegiate men’s basketball championship.

Titans bring back Canuck catcher for 2025 campaign

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The Ottawa Titans have re-signed Canadian catcher Victor Cerny for the upcoming season.

Georgian men’s volleyball team shocked by St. Clair in playoffs

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The Georgian College men’s volleyball team was stunned in...

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