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Big rocks and broomsticks: Barrie hosting Canada’s top amateur curlers

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A fever is sweeping its way across Kempenfelt Bay...

Around the city — Ottawa news tidbits

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A Heritage building in Westboro has been added to...

Little Italy residents ‘exploring legal options’ to solve O-Train noise and disruption

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As the O-Train South Extension completes its testing trial and prepares to open to the public, residents in Ottawa’ Little Italy neighbourhood are scrambling for answers to a disruptive and very loud issue with the train.

Province and feds must play nice to solve housing crisis: economist

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Ontario’s housing crisis could be resolved if the federal,...

Apartment developer banking on Barrie’s population projections

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A multi-billion-dollar property developer is investing in Barrie to...
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Little Italy residents ‘exploring legal options’ to solve O-Train noise and disruption

As the O-Train South Extension completes its testing trial and prepares to open to the public, residents in Ottawa’ Little Italy neighbourhood are scrambling for answers to a disruptive and very loud issue with the train.
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Former mayoral candidate Catherine McKenney wants to take on Queen’s Park for Ottawa Centre

With Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden’s announcement that he...
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A look at Uplift Black’s efforts to combat racism and homophobia in Simcoe

When musician, lyricist, artist, composer and drag performer Shadrack...
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Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in ‘Freedom Convoy’

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Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order.

Council testing whether winter patios will help make Barrie merry

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A downtown bar is receiving permission to operate an...

Baycats take caps off for council congrats

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City council is honouring the Barrie Baycats’ boys eight-and-under...

Big rocks and broomsticks: Barrie hosting Canada’s top amateur curlers

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A fever is sweeping its way across Kempenfelt Bay...
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Ottawa Charge begin mini-camp in Montreal as season preparations ramp up

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The Ottawa Charge are in La Belle Province this...

Baycats take caps off for council congrats

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City council is honouring the Barrie Baycats’ boys eight-and-under...

Big rocks and broomsticks: Barrie hosting Canada’s top amateur curlers

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A fever is sweeping its way across Kempenfelt Bay...

Carleton basketball team starts revenge tour with five-game winning streak

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Carleton University’s men’s basketball team is back to its...

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