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Fire Station 6 opens in Barrie’s south-east

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Then there were six.  On Nov. 17, Barrie Fire Station...

This Week in Barrie: Week of November 17

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    Overnight on-street parking restrictions start December 1 The City’s...

Colts take control of OHL’s Central Division

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The Barrie Colts have halted a mini-skid to take...

Progress continues to be made with homeless encampments, says Barrie mayor

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Barrie’s homeless encampment numbers have fallen sharply since a...

67s rack up the goals in two blowout victories

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The Ottawa 67's are enjoying a hot start to...
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Colts take control of OHL’s Central Division

The Barrie Colts have halted a mini-skid to take control of the Central Division. Barrie downed the visiting Peterborough Petes 3-1 on Saturday, allowing them to...
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Speed cameras removed in Barrie

Barrie’s automated speed enforcement (ASE) program has come to...
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67s name Egert as new general manager

The Ottawa 67's have a new general manager. The team...
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Ottawa’s planning and housing committee approves draft budget

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City council's planning and housing committee has signed off...

Creativity celebrated at the Barrie Arts Awards

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Creativity took centre stage at the 2025 Barrie Arts...

Police charge 18-year-old in death of man in the city’s west end

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Ottawa police have charged an 18-year-old in connection with...

Fire Station 6 opens in Barrie’s south-east

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Then there were six.  On Nov. 17, Barrie Fire Station...
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Sports

Colts take down Ice Dogs 4-3 to open up six-point division lead

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The Barrie Colts are striking ahead of the rest of...

Colts take control of OHL’s Central Division

Marco Vigliotti Marco Vigliotti -
The Barrie Colts have halted a mini-skid to take...

67s rack up the goals in two blowout victories

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The Ottawa 67's are enjoying a hot start to...

Colts sign prospect Tate Collins

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The Barrie Colts have secured another top prospect. Last week,...

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