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Sophie Chatel says her Gatineau Park bill could become law soon after government signals approval

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Chatel told iPolitics on Monday that she secured a...

Khanjin hosts inaugural Cookstown pancake breakfast

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Pancakes were on the menu, but community spirit was...

This Week in Barrie: Week of October 26

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    New program supports local food and beverage entrepreneurs The...

Special interest groups shouldn’t get to choose our city councillors

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Special interest groups are trying to influence voters as...

Oro-Medonte mayoral candidate’s son critically injured in Alberta base fire

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Oro-Medonte mayoral candidate Cathy Keane has stated that her...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of October 26

    New program supports local food and beverage entrepreneurs The Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia has partnered with Foodpreneur Advantage to offer...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of October 19

  Voting is underway – Cast your vote in the...
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Barrie Ward 10 candidates focus on traffic, growth and neighbourhood safety

Candidates running in Barrie’s Ward 10 are outlining competing...
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Mark Sutcliffe returns to city hall for four more years as mayor of Ottawa

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Mark Sutcliffe will serve another four years as Ottawa’s...

A new voice and a familiar face join Barrie council

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A first-time councillor and a familiar face are heading...

Ottawa Police Blotter – October 28

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

Nuttall re-elected Barrie mayor in landslide victory

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Barrie residents have decided it’s four more years for...
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Gee-Gees defeat Ravens 35-32 in close-fought Panda Game

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The uOttawa Gee-Gees defeated the Carleton Ravens 35-32 in...

“A heck of a team” Ottawa Titans win Frontier League championship

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Ottawa Stadium erupted as a pitch from Eric Pardinho...

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...

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