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Unique housing development proposed at former police headquarters

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A major housing proposal in Barrie could reshape the city’s skyline and signal a shift in how large residential projects are built in Canada.  Vancouver-based...

New HART Hub brings expanded addiction and mental health services to Simcoe County

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Individuals experiencing homelessness, mental-health challenges and addictions in Simcoe County will have expanded access to care through a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment...

Large UPS operations facility coming to Barrie south

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Barrie’s south end will be home to a new UPS operations facility that’s expected to bring jobs and boost the local economy.  Located at 90...

Downtown business opens doors to support local organization

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There’s no escaping the amount of support downtown’s Escape Room Barrie is showing the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie. Both organizations are teaming up...

Mixed response from local residents as Minister Andrea Khanjin tables legislation to end use of speed cameras

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Barrie residents are giving a mixed response as the Ontario government moves to end the use of automated speed-enforcement cameras across the province.  Minister of...
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Colts take down Ice Dogs 4-3 to open up six-point division lead

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The Barrie Colts are striking ahead of the rest of...

Ottawa’s planning and housing committee approves draft budget

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City council's planning and housing committee has signed off...

Creativity celebrated at the Barrie Arts Awards

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Creativity took centre stage at the 2025 Barrie Arts...

Police charge 18-year-old in death of man in the city’s west end

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Ottawa police have charged an 18-year-old in connection with...
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