Sarah MacFarlane

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Council approves $4.98 B budget, 3.9 per cent tax increase

Wednesday was budget day at City Hall after committees and city staff spent the last four weeks reviewing and amending the draft budget. And while the 2025 budget is a hefty document, transit is top of mind — at least it was for Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, who began the meeting by remarking on the budget’s “historic” investment in public transit, which is seeing an 11 per cent increase.

Kanata North receives $1.4M from Transport Canada to test automated shuttle

A Kanata North project to test a zero-emission, automated shuttle is receiving $1.4 million from Transport Canada as part of the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program, Minister of Transport Anita Anand announced at the Kanata North Business Association (KNBA) on Monday.

Late arrival — the story of the O-Train south extension’s rocky ride

The O-Train South Extension, previously known as the Trillium Line, has undergone years of construction to add new stations and routes, and it is...

O-Train Lines 2 and 4 set to open Jan. 6

After nearly five years of construction and several months of testing, the O-Train will be opening for public use on Jan. 6, 2025, beginning with weekday service. 

Sprung shelter info session triggers protests, walkout

A community information session at the Nepean Sportsplex about the city's sprung shelter project heated up on Wednesday as residents protested and argued with...

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Ottawa Senators, NCC finalize land deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats

The Ottawa Senators are one step closer to having a new arena in the city's downtown core.

Baycats close out regular season

The Barrie Baycats will wrap up the 2025 IBL...

Police charge 17-year-old with firearms, drug possession offences after responding to car meet

Barrie Police on Sunday charged a 17-year-old with several...

This Week in Barrie: Week of August 11

  Cart deliveries underway for the Friday (A&B) collection area Garbage...
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