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This Week in Barrie: Week of October 5

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  The 2026 Municipal Election is coming. Be ready to...

Candidates vie for newly redrawn Ward 3 council seat in Barrie

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Traffic safety, infrastructure, responsible growth and basic city services...

Former Barrie mayor Janice Laking has died at 97

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Former Barrie mayor Janice Laking, a major figure in...

Barrie receives $129.2M in funding after cutting residential development charges

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Barrie is set to receive up to $129.2 million...

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

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Ottawa Stadium erupted as a pitch from Eric Pardinho...
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Former Barrie mayor Janice Laking has died at 97

Former Barrie mayor Janice Laking, a major figure in the city’s political history, has died at age 97. Laking served as Barrie’s mayor from 1988 to...
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Events: Mayoral debate, Concerts in Care Ontario

Submitted by: Gwen Kavanagh, the Barrie Seniors & Accessibility...
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Ottawa Police Blotter – September 23

Good morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of October 12

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  Voting starts for the Municipal Election on October 16 Voting...

Nuttall campaigns on making resident-only parking at Centennial Beach

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Alex Nuttall is promising to make the Centennial Park...

Ottawa Police Blotter – October 7

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

This Week in Barrie: Week of October 5

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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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