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‘Habitual offender’ attempts to rob same store 7 times in 12 days

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Barrie Police are pressing 16 charges against a man who has attempted to rob the same convenience store seven times since October 10. Each charge...

County re-elects warden, votes for salary increases

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Basil Clarke has been re-elected as Simcoe County warden on the same day the body voted to provide the position with a dramatic salary...

Barrie’s mayor on ending encampments, escaping federal politics and finally finding a job he loves

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Barrie mayor is not quite sure why he was elected vice-chair of the Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) caucus. “I’m the wrong guy to ask!”...

Property market declines signal return to normalcy: Barrie realtor group chair

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Barrie house prices fell in the year ending on Sept. 30, 2024, according to a new report from the Barrie and District Association of...

Barrie family subdues machete-wielding assailant on Collier St.

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A Barrie man is recovering from minor injuries received in a machete attack on Collier Street, just west of Berczy Street. On Tuesday afternoon, the...
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‘Quality of life’ issues take centre stage in Ward 17 council race

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Transit, housing and the redevelopment of the Lansdowne area...

Georgian College adding five career-focused programs in 2027

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Georgian College is expanding its career training options with...

Ottawa Police Blotter – October 14

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Teacher charged with historical sexual offences On October 7th, the...

Barrie mayoral candidates debate key city issues

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Affordability, homelessness, infrastructure spending and the future of Barrie’s...

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