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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...

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...
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Federal funds being sought for major development project in Oro-Medonte

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The Township of Oro-Medonte and developer Georgian Communities are...

Barrie church initiative brings transitional housing project to community

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Mapleview Community Church is stepping up by launching a...

Baycats move on in IBL playoffs

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The Barrie Baycats have advanced to the second round...

Ottawa Pride parade cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protesters

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Ottawa's annual Pride parade was cancelled Sunday after being disrupted by...
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