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Simcoe’s first HART Hub to begin services by mid-July

Simcoe County’s first HART Hub is expected to be operational by July. The Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) program is a “first-of-its-kind” initiative in the county...

With Bill 9, municipalities may soon be able to remove councillors for misconduct — but is it built to stall?

What to do when an elected councillor becomes a chronic source of disruption, misinformation, or worse, and refuses to resign? The existing answer, under Ontario...

Barrie’s 2026 budget focuses on collaboration and cost savings, supports Georgian College expansion

Mayor Alex Nuttall delivered his 2026 budget directions this Tuesday at Liberty North. Here go some highlights: Nuttall wants to make a “major strategic shift” that...

Mayor Nuttall uses strong mayor powers to fast-track Sikh temple in South Barrie

Mayor Alex Nuttall has invoked his “strong mayor” powers to fast-track the rezoning of land in south Barrie, clearing the way for a new...

Minister Khanjin introduces red tape reduction bill targeting LTB delays and strong mayor powers

MPP Andrea Khanjin introduced more than 50 new measures to cut red tape under the “Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025.” The package...

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

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

Progress made on encampments since Barrie declared state of emergency

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

Man charged after alleged threats to Ottawa school over Charlie Kirk post

Ottawa police have charged a man over alleged threats made...

Ottawa mayor promises to end youth homelessness in the city within five years

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants to end...
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