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Local realtors cautiously optimistic about Barrie’s 2025 real estate market

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Approaching the Barrie real estate market with cautious optimism is the best strategy this year, according to local realtor Wes Ayranto. Ayranto, an experienced realtor...

Barrie boundary expansion talks continue

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Talks between the City of Barrie and the Townships of Oro-Medonte and Springwater will continue regarding Barrie’s boundary expansion plans. On Dec. 11, 2024, Hemson Consulting...

Local resident decides ‘it was time’ to be his own boss

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Barrie resident Eric Eastman kicked off 2025 with a major milestone by launching his first business, Eastman Car Audio & Accessories. The grand opening, held on...
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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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