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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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Welcome to November and the time change

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

Springwater mayor looking forward to ‘a great four years’ after re- election win

For Jennifer Coughlin, the next four years are looking...

New Innisfil mayor ready to get to work

Kenneth Fowler is ready for his new role –...

This Week in Barrie: Week of November 2

City commemorates Remembrance Day The City of Barrie and...