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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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Why the new transitional housing facility in a converted office building might be a ‘unicorn’

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In one of the latest steps to address ongoing homelessness in the nation’s capital, the City of Ottawa has converted a vacant office building into a new transitional housing facility that will provide temporary housing for up to 140 people. However, while experts say the facility is necessary, it isn't likely to start a new trend in Ottawa.

Titans win five straight, as midseason playoff push continues

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Ottawa’s professional baseball team has clawed its way back...

Downtown crackdown: Police close two magic mushroom shops

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Barrie Police have closed two illegal psilocybin dispensaries operating...

Baycats look to return to win column

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The Barrie Baycats are looking to get back to...
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