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Impending closure of Hudson’s Bay sparks both sadness and hope for nearby retailers

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As The Hudson’s Bay Company prepares to close the vast majority of its retail stores, including the anchor storefront on Rideau Street, owners of nearby clothing boutiques have shared mixed feelings about how the ByWard Market will be impacted.

Construction begins on new YMCA in southeast Barrie

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Construction is officially underway on the new YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka facility in  Barrie’s southeast end. 

Simcoe County mayor demands apology from colleague for alleged lewd remark

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Mayor of Springwater Jennifer Coughlin is demanding an urgent apology from a Simcoe County counterpart for allegedly lewd remarks made at a February meeting.

As federal election campaign kicks off, Carney to seek seat in Nepean

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With the federal election campaign underway, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean.

This Week in Barrie: Week of March 24th

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  On-street parking restrictions end on April 1 The City’s Overnight...
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Simcoe County mayor demands apology from colleague for alleged lewd remark

Mayor of Springwater Jennifer Coughlin is demanding an urgent apology from a Simcoe County counterpart for allegedly lewd remarks made at a February meeting.
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Committee approves new developments bringing new units Westboro, Hintonburg and west end

The planning and housing committee approved a slew developments on Wednesday, including ones that would bring additional dwelling units to Westboro, Hintonburg, Kanata North and Stittsville.
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New prime minister Carney keeps one Ottawa MP, removes another from new cabinet

Following his swearing-in at Rideau Hall on Friday, the new prime minister of Canada Mark Carney appointed his cabinet, which is about half the size of his predecessor’s and had some changes in store for Ottawa MPs in the Liberal caucus.
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City hall: council triggers by-election, debates racism definition and approves purchase of Ferry Road property

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At the city council meeting Wednesday, councillors had their hands full with a full agenda that included restrictions on salt use, approving a by-election for Osgoode ward, the purchase of a rural property, and the definition of racism and colonialism in City policy.

Downey Sets Sights on Barrie’s Future in Third Term

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As Doug Downey begins his third term as MPP for Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte, he’s honing in on the city’s rapid growth, infrastructure needs, and economic development.

Impending closure of Hudson’s Bay sparks both sadness and hope for nearby retailers

Sarah MacFarlane Sarah MacFarlane -
As The Hudson’s Bay Company prepares to close the vast majority of its retail stores, including the anchor storefront on Rideau Street, owners of nearby clothing boutiques have shared mixed feelings about how the ByWard Market will be impacted.

Construction begins on new YMCA in southeast Barrie

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Construction is officially underway on the new YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka facility in  Barrie’s southeast end. 
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Colts kick off playoffs with opening round matchup against Niagara

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After a 42-win regular season, the Barrie Colts will...

Ottawa Charge outside playoff picture as PWHL season enters final stretch

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The Ottawa Charge are in danger of missing the...

Break out the brooms: Barrie Jr. Sharks look to sweep first-round series

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Barrie’s under-22 women’s hockey team will be looking to...

Carleton women’s basketball team takes silver at national championships

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Carleton University’s women’s hoops team will be leaving the...

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