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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...

Deadline looming — Province calls for land deal between Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte by Sept. 30

The province is urging Barrie and its neighbouring municipalities to reach a deal by the end of September that could unlock up to 930...

Barrie prepares to welcome evacuees from Webequie First Nation as northwestern fires get worse

Wildfires are continuing to spread across northwestern Ontario, and now the City of Barrie is preparing to receive hundreds of evacuees from Webequie First...

Simcoe council decides to limit the use of the weighted voting system after months of debate

After months of debate, Simcoe County council has agreed to specify the conditions that will allow the weighted votes system. The system won’t be eliminated...

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Why the new transitional housing facility in a converted office building might be a ‘unicorn’

In one of the latest steps to address ongoing homelessness in the nation’s capital, the City of Ottawa has converted a vacant office building into a new transitional housing facility that will provide temporary housing for up to 140 people. However, while experts say the facility is necessary, it isn't likely to start a new trend in Ottawa.

Titans win five straight, as midseason playoff push continues

Ottawa’s professional baseball team has clawed its way back...

Downtown crackdown: Police close two magic mushroom shops

Barrie Police have closed two illegal psilocybin dispensaries operating...

Baycats look to return to win column

The Barrie Baycats are looking to get back to...
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