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‘Everyone is seeing the light’ – Coun. Tim Tierney welcomes increased interest in developing a ring road for Ottawa 

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Coun. Tim Tierney, Chair of the Public Works and...

Ottawa River flood risk increases as residents encouraged to stay informed

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A week of rain and melting snow have increased...

This Week in Barrie: Week of April 20

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  Thinking about running in the 2026 Municipal Election? Nominations...

Ottawa police blotter – April 15, 2026

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On April 8th, at approximately 2:45 A.M., emergency services...

City Council introduces motion to address Ottawa homelessness in 2027, pending results of the mayoral election

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At last week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of April 20

  Thinking about running in the 2026 Municipal Election? Nominations for Mayor, Councillor, and School Board Trustee open May 1, 2026. If you’re considering putting your name...
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City unveils proposed plans for annex lands at open house public meeting

City residents got a look at proposed plans for...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of April 13

  Barrie celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week The City...
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Barrie grants $4.5M toward new Tollendale Village retirement development in Innisfil

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A new retirement community development in Innisfil is getting...

Province invests in Barrie programs supporting at-risk youth

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The Ontario government is investing $400,000 through the 2026-28...

‘Everyone is seeing the light’ – Coun. Tim Tierney welcomes increased interest in developing a ring road for Ottawa 

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Coun. Tim Tierney, Chair of the Public Works and...

Ottawa River flood risk increases as residents encouraged to stay informed

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A week of rain and melting snow have increased...
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Sports

Colts beat 67’s, facing off against Brantford in Eastern Conference finals

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We kind of all knew it would end like...

67’s host Colts in pivotal Game 4 of second round series

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All eyes in the OHL's Eastern Conference will be...

Ottawa, Barrie to kick-off second round playoff series on Thursday

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All year, Barrie and Ottawa have remained fixed at...

67’s begin playoffs against Kingston

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The Ottawa 67's will start their playoff quest against...

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