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Insiders rank Patrick Brown as top Ontario mayor for public safety impact

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From auto theft and bail reform to extortion and...

Simcoe takes over downtown Busby Centre properties

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Simcoe County is taking over two downtown Barrie properties...

Ward 5 race pits experience against change

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Experience versus change. That is shaping up to be the...

Seniors are a vibrant & interesting part of the community

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Submitted by: Gwen Kavanagh, the Barrie Seniors & Accessibility...

Ottawa extends federal gas tax holiday until 2027

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Ottawa is extending its fuel excise tax holiday until...
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Ward 5 race pits experience against change

Experience versus change. That is shaping up to be the central theme in Barrie’s Ward 5 municipal election race, where two-term Coun. Robert Thomson is seeking...
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Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability

With the 2026 Barrie municipal election campaign ramping up,...
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Dear Victoria: I think my parent needs more help. Where do I start?

Submitted by: Aaron Lutes, Director of Development, Victoria Village...
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Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability

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Community safety, road infrastructure, growth, development and affordability are...

Nuttall marks homelessness emergency anniversary with campaign promise

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Mayoral candidate Alex Nuttall is marking one year since...

Ottawa Police Blotter – September 9

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Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...

This Week in Barrie: Week of September 7

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  New City portal makes it easier to check and...
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Barrie Dragon Boat Festival brings community to the waterfront

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Paddles up, Barrie! The city’s waterfront was buzzing on Saturday...

Barn Burner charity hockey game nets record $702K

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The annual Barn Burner charity hockey game in Barrie...

Tavares lends a hand at education backpack packaging event

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Thousands of students across Ontario will head back to...

Barrie Colts enter new era as OHL approves sale

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A new chapter has begun for the Barrie Colts. The...

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