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Barrie native joins Saturday Night Live

Live from New York – it’s Barrie’s own Veronika Slowikowska! The Barrie-born comedian is joining the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) ahead of the popular...

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Georgian College remains open despite province-wide strike by support staff

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Support staff at Ontario publicly-funded colleges went on strike...

Premier Ford promises “Andrew’s Law” with tougher penalties for impaired and reckless drivers by the end of the year

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Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation...

Baycats heading into pivotal Game 3 of IBL finals

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It's all knotted up in the Intercounty Baseball League...

Lease secured for Barrie’s newest library branch

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The next step in expanding library services in Barrie...

Mayor Nuttall declares a state of emergency to address encampments

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Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall has declared a state of...
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Barrie native joins Saturday Night Live

Live from New York – it’s Barrie’s own Veronika...
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Back-to-school boost: Mayor Nuttall and volunteers help distribute 8,600 backpacks to students across Ontario

Teamwork was on full display as Mayor Alex Nuttall...

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Doors to Dignity campaign building momentum toward new thrift store in Barrie

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Barrie Families Unite, a local organization that helps people...

Progress made on encampments since Barrie declared state of emergency

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The homeless encampment along Mulcaster Street in front of...

Progress made on encampments since Barrie declared state of emergency

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The homeless encampment along Mulcaster Street in front of...

Premier Ford promises “Andrew’s Law” with tougher penalties for impaired and reckless drivers by the end of the year

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Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation...

Sports

Baycats heading into pivotal Game 3 of IBL finals

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It's all knotted up in the Intercounty Baseball League...

Baycats return to IBL finals

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The Barrie Baycats' are making a return trip to...

Baycats move on in IBL playoffs

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The Barrie Baycats have advanced to the second round...

Baycats close out regular season

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The Barrie Baycats will wrap up the 2025 IBL...

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