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Preparations for Boots and Hearts Barn Burner charity hockey game ‘coming along amazingly,’ says Mayor Nuttall

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The puck is getting ready to drop for the...

Boundary adjustment talks between Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte hit crunch time

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Talks between the City of Barrie and the townships...

This Week in Barrie: Week of July 14

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  Cart deliveries underway for Wednesday (A&B) collection area Garbage and...

Ottawa airport returns to normal operations after early morning bomb threats

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Airports were returning to normal operations last Thursday after...

Why the new transitional housing facility in a converted office building might be a ‘unicorn’

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In one of the latest steps to address ongoing homelessness in the nation’s capital, the City of Ottawa has converted a vacant office building into a new transitional housing facility that will provide temporary housing for up to 140 people. However, while experts say the facility is necessary, it isn't likely to start a new trend in Ottawa.
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This Week in Barrie: Week of July 14

  Cart deliveries underway for Wednesday (A&B) collection area Garbage and organics carts are being delivered to the driveways of residential properties this summer. You don't need...
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Titans landing on Rogers TV

The Ottawa Titans are ready for their close up. The...
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Springwater council backtracks on MZOs in close vote

From a thumbs up to a thumbs down, Springwater...
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Bluesfest gears up to welcome 25,000 Green Day fans

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More than 250,000 people will attend this year’s Bluesfest by the time the event wraps up this weekend after 10 days of headliners, food trucks and stifling heat, and the festival is gearing up for what’s expected to be its biggest night on Friday.

Police make arrest after man found with stolen debit, credit and ID cards

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Barrie police have recovered credit, debit and personal identification...

Preparations for Boots and Hearts Barn Burner charity hockey game ‘coming along amazingly,’ says Mayor Nuttall

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The puck is getting ready to drop for the...

Boundary adjustment talks between Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte hit crunch time

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Talks between the City of Barrie and the townships...
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‘If you film it they will come’: Titans to host movie night at Ottawa Stadium

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Bring your popcorn!  The Ottawa Titans Field of Dreams Foundation...

Baycats start another winning streak

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The Barrie Baycats went a perfect 3-0 last weekend,...

Preparations for Boots and Hearts Barn Burner charity hockey game ‘coming along amazingly,’ says Mayor Nuttall

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The puck is getting ready to drop for the...

Titans win five straight, as midseason playoff push continues

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Ottawa’s professional baseball team has clawed its way back...

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