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Motion derails Oro-Medonte council meeting

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Chaos erupted during a six-hour Oro-Medonte council meeting when Mayor Randy Greenlaw began shouting down Ward 5 Councillor Richard Schell during the reading of...

Simcoe warden condemns Barrie council’s interpretation of land use study

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Simcoe county’s warden is raising concerns about Barrie council's interpretation of a joint land needs analysis study that found the city needs to absorb...

Crowning achievement: Barrie’s ‘unsung heroes’ awarded coronation medals

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The mayors of Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte, Alex Nuttall,  Jennifer Coughlin and Randy Greenlaw, were among the 25 recipients of Charles III's coronation medals...

No humbugs here: Nuttall makes personal case for Christmas charity

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Barrie mayor Alex Nuttall is highlighting the efforts of a local charity working to make children's Christmases feel a little more magical — Barrie...

Councillors praise efficiency of city’s first ‘strong mayor’ budget

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In the moments before a final vote on the $342.6 million budget proposal for 2025, several councillors spoke in glowing terms about how efficiently...
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Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn’t mind remote work

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home.

Ottawa inflation rate ticks lower as economists expect further BoC rate cuts

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Canada’s annual inflation dropped in December, and both Ontario and the city of Ottawa saw decreases as economists forecast more rate cuts in the future.

Motion for renoviction advocacy and bylaw passes at city council

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In the first meeting of the Ottawa city council in 2025, council members passed a motion that would advocate for more tenant protections from renovictions on a provincial level, outlining a path forward for community organizations and residents seeking protection from bad faith evictions.

Ottawa one of 11 municipalities to receive federal funding to address homelessness

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The City of Ottawa is receiving federal funding to combat homelessness and encampments after the Canadian government signed deals with nine municipalities in Ontario and two in Saskatchewan to address homelessness.
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