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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...

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...
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Barrie approves remote-controlled mowing for steep slopes

No more white-knuckle mowing. During the final council session before the summer break, Barrie council approved the purchase of remote-controlled mowers to safely maintain steep grassy...
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Auditor General: weekday bus “consistently underperforming”

An audit from the Office of the Auditor General...
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Ward 2 race heats up

Ward 2 is shaping up to be one of...
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Second candidate jumps into Barrie mayoral race

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Then there were two. Managing director of Redwood Communities and...

Game on: Pixel Paradise levels up Bayfield Mall

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Clinking tokens, flashing lights and a healthy dose of...

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...
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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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