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Colts to spend weekend on southwest Ontario swing

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The Barrie Colts are heading to southwestern Ontario for...

One dead, four injured after vehicle crashes into Ottawa building: police

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A man in his 70s is dead and four...

This Week in Barrie: Week of February 23

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Have Your Say on the Future of Barrie’s Parks!...

67’s split weekend slate, have now lost 4 of their last 5 games

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The Ottawa 67's split their two-game weekend slate, crushing...

Feeding wildlife in Ottawa may soon be subject to regulation

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Last Thursday, Ottawa’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of February 23

Have Your Say on the Future of Barrie’s Parks! The City of Barrie is creating a new Parks Strategic Plan and wants to hear from...
Business

Will a new ByWard Market action plan revitalize one of Ottawa’s most popular tourist spots?

The city of Ottawa is unveiling a new action...
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Colts move up to 6th in CHL top 10

The Barrie Colts just keep winning. And the entire junior...
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ByWard Market Action plan promises changes. Businesses want progress

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Earlier this month, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe unveiled a new...

Barrie charge two men after reported copper wire theft

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Two Barrie men have been charged after police investigated...

Downtown seniors residence now aiming for spring 2028 opening

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A long-anticipated downtown seniors residence in Barrie is now...

One dead, four injured after vehicle crashes into Ottawa building: police

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A man in his 70s is dead and four...
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Sports

Colts to spend weekend on southwest Ontario swing

Marco Vigliotti Marco Vigliotti -
The Barrie Colts are heading to southwestern Ontario for...

67’s split weekend slate, have now lost 4 of their last 5 games

Marco Vigliotti Marco Vigliotti -
The Ottawa 67's split their two-game weekend slate, crushing...

Early-morning crowds fill Barrie pubs for Olympic hockey final

Stephen J. Donkers Stephen J. Donkers -
There’s nothing like a nail-biting hockey game to draw...

Colts move up to 6th in CHL top 10

Marco Vigliotti Marco Vigliotti -
The Barrie Colts just keep winning. And the entire junior...

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