Stephen J. Donkers

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Barrie annexation open house brings out new residents

They came, they saw and they asked questions. The City of Barrie hosted a four-hour open house at city hall on Jan. 15 to address...

Local Barrie entrepreneur enters the Dragon’s Den

For Barrie entrepreneur Dawn Mucci, stepping into the Dragon’s Den was daunting.  Mucci is the founder and CEO of Lice Squad, a head-lice treatment company...

Barrie unemployment edges higher as city eyes industrial growth

Barrie’s unemployment rate edged up to 8.5 per cent in December, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Based on a seasonally adjusted three-month moving...

Simcoe Guitar Festival comes to Barrie

Barrie will strike a new chord later this month as the Simcoe Guitar Festival makes its inaugural debut in the city. The event will take...

Longtime Barrie businessman Paul Sadlon dies at 93

Longtime successful Barrie businessman and philanthropist Paul Sadlon has died. He was 93. Sadlon’s death was announced Dec. 20 at Sadlon Arena shortly before the...

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Public servants ordered to work in office 4 days a week as of July

The federal government is ordering public servants to return...

Lakehead University plans second STEM Hub in downtown Barrie

For Lakehead University, two are better than one. The university...

Barrie-area MPPs highlight first-time delegates at Ontario PC convention

Barrie-area Progressive Conservative MPPs are highlighting the participation of...

Ottawa police blotter: Week of Feb. 2, 2026

Here's the latest from the Ottawa police blotter: On January...
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