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Barrie couple grateful for community support and emergency services after fire nearly destroyed home

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For Mark and Kristina McLenaghan, the fire in their Jones Drive home in north Barrie  could have been far worse without the quick response...

Province hands back decision-making on old fairgrounds development to the city

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The provincial government says the City of Barrie should make the decision on the future of the old fairgrounds site.  Housing Minister Paul Calandra told...

Ontario government announces investment in essential infrastructure for Barrie

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The Ontario government is investing $18.5 million in infrastructure to ensure new homes  in Barrie are connected to reliable roads.  The funding comes from the...

Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub coming to Barrie

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The Ontario government is funding a new Homelessness Addiction Recovery Treatment  (HART) Hub in Barrie. This is part of a $529 million plan to...

New library branch being considered for Letitia Heights area

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The Barrie Public Library is considering the northwest community of Letitia Heights as a potential location for a new library branch. Lauren Jessop, CEO of...
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What you need to know for the Ontario election – Barrie

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On Feb. 27, Ontarians will head to the polls...

Stolen vehicle found buried under snow: Barrie Police

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Barrie Police have located a stolen vehicle that was buried under snow, the police service shared in a news release.

PC Leader Doug Ford open to notwithstanding clause to address homeless encampments

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PC Leader Doug Ford said he is “absolutely” open...

Georgian men’s, women’s basketball teams to host quarterfinal matchups on Saturday

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There will be a marquee double-header at Michele McConney Court on Georgian College’s campus on Saturday, as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams hope to advance to the provincial semifinals.
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