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Barrie Public Library CEO “thrilled” library branch will be part of new recreation complex

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Barrie Public Library CEO Lauren Jessop is welcoming the next chapter in the city's library  expansion efforts with the announcement of a new branch...

Simcoe County breaks ground on new affordable housing development in Barrie

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Shovels are finally in the ground for a $217 million affordable housing development at 20 Rose  Street in Barrie.  The mixed-use project sits on 4.7...

Local business owners voice support for Barrie boundary expansion

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As talks continue over Barrie’s proposed boundary expansion into Springwater and Oro Medonte, a growing number of local business owners are voicing support of...

Receivership casts doubt on Barrie fairgrounds redevelopment

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The proposed redevelopment plans of the old fairgrounds in central Barrie is now in doubt as the property has placed into receivership.  Court documents reveal...

Residents to receive new waste collection carts this summer

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Barrie residents will soon receive new waste collection carts as the city prepares to shift to an automated curbside system designed to improve efficiency. Starting...
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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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