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Springwater mayor uses strong powers to open annexation talks with Barrie

Barrie’s proposed boundary expansion moved forward some steps last Tuesday night, when Springwater’s Mayor Jennifer Coughlin used her newly granted strong mayor powers to...

Barrie moves to protect green space with new conservation trust initiative

Mayor Alex Nuttall has signed an order that sets in motion the creation of a conservation trust dedicated to preserving environmentally sensitive lands in Barrie.

Barrie seeks funding for key infrastructure to boost housing and jobs: Mayor Alex Nuttall

As federal and provincial governments prepare new rounds of infrastructure funding, Barrie is putting forward a list of priorities focused on unlocking housing supply, attracting jobs, and enriching community life — starting with critical upgrades to the city's wastewater systems.

Barrie proposes rezoning of 131 Lockhart Road for industrial development

The City of Barrie is taking the next step toward expanding its employment lands. Mayor Alex Nuttall is moving forward with a proposal to...

Barrie faces long road to recovery after devastating ice storm

When Mayor Alex Nuttall woke up on Sunday morning, the scale of the Barrie storm's destruction became immediately clear. “I looked out the window and...

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Ottawa student returns home after being detained in Egypt

Last week, a group of Canadian citizens were in Cairo for a symbolic “March to Gaza” in protest of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Ottawa resident Afnan Kaid was among them, joining friends for what she said was a non-violent, symbolic gesture of support for Palestine.

Ottawa Tourism expecting ‘special’ unity, national pride for Canada Day

With the heat of the summer now descending on Ottawa and Canada Day less than a week away, Ottawa Tourism said it’s gearing up for a “special” national holiday as the country comes together.

City council votes to explore new landfill or incineration facility

City council has approved next steps in exploring long-term waste management solutions in Ottawa that could include using private landfills, building a new landfill site and creating a waste-to-energy incineration facility.

Titans close out six-game road trip on Thursday

The Ottawa Titans' bats went silent on Wednesday. The visitors...
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