Gideon Scanlon

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Province confronting affordability crisis head-on: A.G.

Ontario's cabinet ministers hear many stories about the challenges facing people in his Simcoe County riding, Attorney General Doug Downey has revealed to The...

Barrie and Simcoe County — better as friends?

It’s high time Barrie reconsiders its relationship with Simcoe County, according to a veteran city councillor. “Is it worthwhile continuing as is, expanding or...

Riepma eager to ‘move forward’ after reprimand from integrity commissioner

Barrie councillor Clare Riepma is eager to "move forward" after receiving a reprimand and being docked more than two-weeks' pay for violating the city's...

‘Dysfunctional’ Landlord and Tenant Board must be reformed, says Wasaga Beach deputy mayor

A Simcoe County politician is urging the province to reform the ‘dysfunctional’ Landlord Tenant Board or risk exacerbating Ontario’s housing crisis. “Private investors...

Council Roundup: White named chief of Barrie Fire, city receives top grade in homebuilding survey

Kevin White was appointed chief of the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service during last week's council meeting. “I am confident that our fire services are...

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Nuttall campaigns on making resident-only parking at Centennial Beach

Alex Nuttall is promising to make the Centennial Park...

Ottawa Police Blotter – October 7

Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...

This Week in Barrie: Week of October 5

  The 2026 Municipal Election is coming. Be ready to...

Candidates vie for newly redrawn Ward 3 council seat in Barrie

Traffic safety, infrastructure, responsible growth and basic city services...