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This Week in Barrie: Week of March 13

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Last chance! Have Your Say on the Future of...

O-Train east extension receives substantial completion certification

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The east end extension of the O-Train has reached...

Ottawa pledges over $900 million in drones, aerospace and quantum defence technologies

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As a part of Canada’s defence strategy plan, the...

Treasury Board not tracking impact of public service job cuts on equity groups

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Advocates are raising concerns about how job cuts will...

City of Ottawa seeks public engagement on economic development rural plan

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The City of Ottawa last week presented its draft...
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Ottawa pledges over $900 million in drones, aerospace and quantum defence technologies

As a part of Canada’s defence strategy plan, the federal government announced that over $900 million will go into bolstering the country’s defence innovation, including...
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All homeless encampments cleared, city reports

The City of Barrie says all known homeless encampments...
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Barrie city staff to study parking restrictions on Huronia Road

Parking restrictions could be coming to a portion of...
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Business & Community

O-Train service on Line 1 fully restored

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O-Train service on Line 1 has been fully restored. The...

It’s been four years since Ottawa’s LRT public inquiry. Where does the train stand now?

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Welcome back to Adjournment Proceedings, our weekly long read...

Pedestrianization of ByWard Market’s William Street likely to be put on hold, funding to be reallocated

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A plan to turn the rest of William Street...

O-Train east extension receives substantial completion certification

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The east end extension of the O-Train has reached...
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Sports

Ottawa picks up six points over the weekend while Barrie goes 2 for 3; Brantford still in the lead

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The Ottawa 67's got back to their winning ways...

Colts fall to Brantford but remain in close race for top spot in the East; 67’s also fail to make up ground after overtime...

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The Barrie Colts dropped a 5-3 decision to the...

67’s back to their winning ways

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The Ottawa 67's are back to their winning ways. After...

Colts win streak snapped but remain atop of Eastern Conference

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All good things come to end. The Barrie Colts' double-digit...

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