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Barrie police docket for the week of Jan. 20

Reports of underdressed man result in arrest Police responded to reports on Monday of a man who was underdressed for cold weather and standing outside...

O-Train South Extension opening for six-day service

The O-Train lines 2 and 4 are transitioning to the next phase of public use, meaning the south extension trains will be operating six days a week.

Barrie Police locate live ammunition among donated items

Barrie Police identified live ammunition among items donated to a store that sells reusable items, police wrote in a news release on Jan. 9. The...

Local organization receives $1.3M from Health Canada to aid homeless youth

Operation Come Home (OCH), an Ottawa organization that works with youth experiencing homelessness, is receiving $1.3 million from Health Canada to extend counselling and substance use programs.

Ottawa mayor says Trudeau resignation can provide ‘stability’ for Ottawa’s federal funding demands

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the prime minister’s resignation last week brought “clarity” and “stability” as he looks to finalize financial commitments from the federal government before this year’s election. 

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Insiders rank Patrick Brown as top Ontario mayor for public safety impact

From auto theft and bail reform to extortion and...

Simcoe takes over downtown Busby Centre properties

Simcoe County is taking over two downtown Barrie properties...

Ward 5 race pits experience against change

Experience versus change. That is shaping up to be the...

Seniors are a vibrant & interesting part of the community

Submitted by: Gwen Kavanagh, the Barrie Seniors & Accessibility...