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Dear Victoria: I think my parent needs more help. Where do I start?

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Submitted by: Aaron Lutes, Director of Development, Victoria Village...

Ottawa Police Blotter – August 26

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

Barrie Fatburger marks first anniversary despite recent break-in

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A Barrie restaurant owner refused to let a difficult...

Leiper pledges to scrap Ottawa’s return-to-office mandate

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Mayoral candidate and city councillor Jeff Leiper is pledging...

This Week in Barrie: Week of August 24

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  The City of Barrie celebrates the completion of the...
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Barrie Fatburger marks first anniversary despite recent break-in

A Barrie restaurant owner refused to let a difficult week derail his family’s plans to celebrate one year in business. Fatburger, in Barrie’s north end, was...
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Wildfire threat to remain elevated across much of Canada into September

Canada has surpassed four million hectares burned by wildfires...
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Carney says trade deal with U.S. ‘reinforces that Canadian advantage’

Prime Minister Mark Carney said a draft trade deal...
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Ottawa Police Blotter – September 2

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

Barrie businesses get $180,000 boost to navigate U.S. tariffs

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The Ontario government is investing $180,000 in Barrie to...

This Week in Barrie: Week of August 31

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  List of certified candidates for 2026 Municipal Election now...

Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability

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With the 2026 Barrie municipal election campaign ramping up,...
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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...

Tavares lends a hand at education backpack packaging event

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Thousands of students across Ontario will head back to...

Barrie Colts enter new era as OHL approves sale

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A new chapter has begun for the Barrie Colts. The...

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