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Barrie approves remote-controlled mowing for steep slopes

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No more white-knuckle mowing. During the final council session before...

Three new tenants to replace former Bay at Georgian Mall

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From one department store to three new retailers. RioCan has...

This Week in Barrie: Week of June 29

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  Celebrate Canada’s birthday in Barrie with Canada Day On...

Canada’s World Cup legacy? It starts with building more community soccer pitches

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As the FIFA World Cup hits the halfway mark,...

PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government plans to restore the...
Barrie

This Week in Barrie: Week of June 29

  Celebrate Canada’s birthday in Barrie with Canada Day On The Move! Join the celebration on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as Canada Day On The Move...
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Ottawa police blotter – June 24

Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...
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Jeff Leiper is ready to get the city ‘back on track,’ starting with transit

This is the first edition of iPolitics’ Ottawa mayoral...
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Ottawa Police Blotter – July 8

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

Ward 9 election race gains momentum

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A competitive race is taking shape in Barrie’s Ward...

Mark Sutcliffe wants voters to stay the course, as he pledges to keep fighting for Ottawa

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This is the latest edition of iPolitics’ Ottawa mayoral...

This Week in Barrie: Week of July 6

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  Free, family-friendly activities in Barrie parks all summer The...
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Sports

Canada’s World Cup legacy? It starts with building more community soccer pitches

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As the FIFA World Cup hits the halfway mark,...

Skateboard Association kickflips into giving back to community

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For Corey Henderson, skateboarding has always been more than...

Charge fall to Victorie in PWHL championship series

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The Ottawa Charge are out of power. The pro women's...

Baycats open 2026 season with victory over Puig-led Toronto Maple Leafs

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A new era of Barrie Baycats baseball has finally...

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