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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Dear Victoria: I think my parent needs more help. Where do I start?

Submitted by: Aaron Lutes, Director of Development, Victoria Village...

Ottawa Police Blotter – August 26

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

Barrie Fatburger marks first anniversary despite recent break-in

A Barrie restaurant owner refused to let a difficult...

Leiper pledges to scrap Ottawa’s return-to-office mandate

Mayoral candidate and city councillor Jeff Leiper is pledging...