Sarah MacFarlane

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Community rallies at planning and housing committee in support of possible renoviction bylaw

City staff have been sent back to the drawing board for a feasibility study on a possible renoviction bylaw that would protect tenants after...

Opening weekend sees 85,000 skaters on Rideau Canal, ‘outstanding’ forecast for Winterlude: NCC

The Rideau Canal Skateway opened for the season on Saturday, and an estimated 85,000 people braved the cold to skate, eat BeaverTails and explore the city from a new perspective, the National Capital Commission says.

Barrie Police arrest local man for child pornography following three-month investigation

Detectives from the Barrie Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit arrested a 40-year-old Barrie man on Dec. 18, 2024 after a three-month investigation.

Hang in there: freezing temps good news for Winterlude

As Ottawans bundle up and grumble over this week’s freezing temperatures, Ottawa Tourism and the National Capital Commission (NCC) are all smiles. Following 2024’s mild winter, which spelled trouble for the Rideau Canal Skateway and Winterlude’s other ice-dependent activities, this week’s sub-zero temperatures are exactly what Ottawa needs.

World Juniors creates ‘shining’ opportunity for local businesses, Indigenous artists: Ottawa Tourism

Ottawa’s local economy reaped the benefits of hosting the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, from restaurants and hotels to Indigenous businesses, according to Ottawa Tourism.

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This Week in Barrie: Week of August 10

  Registration for fall recreation programs opens August 25 Mark...

Poilievre tells Carney in letter to not concede to U.S. demands in tariff talks

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister...

Canada-U.S. trade talks gain momentum as both sides signal room for concessions

Canada-U.S. trade negotiations are showing renewed momentum, with both...

Tavares lends a hand at Education backpack packaging event

Thousands of students across Ontario will head back to...