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This Week in Barrie: Week of March 9

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Spot a pothole? Let us know and we’ll fix...

Colts fall to Brantford but remain in close race for top spot in the East; 67’s also fail to make up ground after overtime...

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The Barrie Colts dropped a 5-3 decision to the...

All homeless encampments cleared, city reports

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The City of Barrie says all known homeless encampments...

Barrie city staff to study parking restrictions on Huronia Road

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Parking restrictions could be coming to a portion of...

67’s back to their winning ways

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The Ottawa 67's are back to their winning ways. After...
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All homeless encampments cleared, city reports

The City of Barrie says all known homeless encampments have been cleared, even as the overall number of people experiencing homelessness has edged up slightly.  During...
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Latest from the Ottawa Police blotter

Here's the latest from the Ottawa Police... On February 27th,...
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Barrie and Springwater finalize land compensation deal

The land compensation agreement between the City of Barrie...
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Ottawa pledges over $900 million in drones, aerospace and quantum defence technologies

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As a part of Canada’s defence strategy plan, the...

Treasury Board not tracking impact of public service job cuts on equity groups

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Advocates are raising concerns about how job cuts will...

City of Ottawa seeks public engagement on economic development rural plan

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The City of Ottawa last week presented its draft...

City moves to allow more development near RVH

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Barrie is advancing a rezoning plan for lands surrounding...
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Sports

Colts fall to Brantford but remain in close race for top spot in the East; 67’s also fail to make up ground after overtime...

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The Barrie Colts dropped a 5-3 decision to the...

67’s back to their winning ways

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The Ottawa 67's are back to their winning ways. After...

Colts win streak snapped but remain atop of Eastern Conference

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All good things come to end. The Barrie Colts' double-digit...

Colts to spend weekend on southwest Ontario swing

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

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