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Ontario MP Giovanna Mingarelli debuts her family’s coat of arms

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An Ontario Liberal MP spent Saturday debuting her family's...

The chance to vote and get vaccinated on Monday was a rare civic-duty twofer

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There was a rare opportunity for a civic-duty twofer...

Banning third-party advertisers would undermine democracy

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Someone should get Ottawa city Councillor Tim Tierney some...

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...
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Banning third-party advertisers would undermine democracy

Someone should get Ottawa city Councillor Tim Tierney some smelling salts. After reading his tirade against legions of special interests storming the barricades of democracy,...
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Khanjin hosts inaugural Cookstown pancake breakfast

Pancakes were on the menu, but community spirit was...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of October 26

    New program supports local food and beverage entrepreneurs The...
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Springwater mayor looking forward to ‘a great four years’ after re- election win

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For Jennifer Coughlin, the next four years are looking...

New Innisfil mayor ready to get to work

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Kenneth Fowler is ready for his new role –...

This Week in Barrie: Week of November 2

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City commemorates Remembrance Day The City of Barrie and...

Ontario MP Giovanna Mingarelli debuts her family’s coat of arms

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An Ontario Liberal MP spent Saturday debuting her family's...
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Sports

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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