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Union files grievance, asks feds to suspend early retirement program

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The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a...

OC Transpo special constables given greater authority to fine individuals consuming illegal substances

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Wednesday’s Ottawa City Council meeting saw a heated debate...

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...

Latest from the Ottawa Police blotter

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Here's the latest from the Ottawa Police... On February 27th,...

Barrie and Springwater finalize land compensation deal

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The land compensation agreement between the City of Barrie...
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Colts win streak snapped but remain atop of Eastern Conference

All good things come to end. The Barrie Colts' double-digit winning streak finally came to an end on Saturday after dropping a 3-0 decision on the...
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Barrie charge two men after reported copper wire theft

Two Barrie men have been charged after police investigated...
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Downtown seniors residence now aiming for spring 2028 opening

A long-anticipated downtown seniors residence in Barrie is now...
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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...

Union files grievance, asks feds to suspend early retirement program

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The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a...

OC Transpo special constables given greater authority to fine individuals consuming illegal substances

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Wednesday’s Ottawa City Council meeting saw a heated debate...
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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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