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Barrie council approves new ward map ahead of 2026 election

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Barrie city council has approved a newly redrawn ward boundary map ahead of the 2026  municipal election.  The updated map reshapes most of the existing...

Barrie unveils new, modern greenhouse

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The City of Barrie is planting new roots in its environmental and beautification efforts with the official opening of a modern greenhouse.  Located at Barrie’s...

City unveils site for future recreation complex in south Barrie

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A future mixed-use recreation complex has been announced for south-east Barrie, set to be developed on a 100-acre site near McKay Road East and...

Barrie city council approves schematic design for proposed waterfront performing arts centre

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Barrie city council has taken a major step toward building a new performing arts centre on the downtown waterfront, approving the project's schematic design...

Transit ON Demand service reaches more riders in south Barrie

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Barrie Transit is shifting gears by adding a Transit ON Demand (ToD) service to three additional zones in the city's south end, aiming to...
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Large Canada flag unveiled and flying high in Barrie

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Oh, Canada! Just in time for Canada Day, the...

Ottawa student returns home after being detained in Egypt

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Last week, a group of Canadian citizens were in Cairo for a symbolic “March to Gaza” in protest of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Ottawa resident Afnan Kaid was among them, joining friends for what she said was a non-violent, symbolic gesture of support for Palestine.

Ottawa Tourism expecting ‘special’ unity, national pride for Canada Day

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With the heat of the summer now descending on Ottawa and Canada Day less than a week away, Ottawa Tourism said it’s gearing up for a “special” national holiday as the country comes together.

City council votes to explore new landfill or incineration facility

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City council has approved next steps in exploring long-term waste management solutions in Ottawa that could include using private landfills, building a new landfill site and creating a waste-to-energy incineration facility.
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