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Winner of Barrie business competition to launch women’s PPE line

After claiming victory at Barrie's biggest business pitching competition, a business owner is moving forward with plans to manufacture personal protective equipment designed for...

Simcoe County approves 25% budget increase

Simcoe County’s budget is increasing by 25 per cent in 2025. On Monday, county councillors voted in favour of a $962 million operating and capital...

Lakehead vice-chancellor briefs council on STEM campus coming to Barrie

A university campus is being built on the site of the transit terminal at 24 Maple Ave. Last week, Mayor Alex Nuttall Lakehead University announced...

Mayor issues proclamation celebrating retiring city employee

Mayor Alex Nuttall is invoking his strong mayor powers to issue a proclamation celebrating the career achievements of Barrie's general manager of community and...

Council testing whether winter patios will help make Barrie merry

A downtown bar is receiving permission to operate an outdoor patio throughout the winter months. On Wednesday, councillors voted to provide the Flying Monkeys Craft...

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Large Canada flag unveiled and flying high in Barrie

Oh, Canada! Just in time for Canada Day, the...

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.
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