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New Barrie pilot program aims to fast track housing construction

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A new pilot program will be launched in Barrie to boost housing construction by allowing eligible builders to defer development charges.  Mayor Alex Nuttall, using...

Barrie, Springwater eye land for services deal

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The City of Barrie and the Township of Springwater are moving forward with talks on a  potential deal that would trade municipal services for...

New Metro grocery store opens in Barrie southeast

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A new grocery option has arrived in Barrie’s southeast end, with Metro officially opening its second location in the city.  The 38,500-square-foot store at 640...

City council weighs options for new ward boundaries

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Barrie city council reviewed five proposed options for redrawing the city’s ward  boundaries during a Finance and Responsible Governance Committee meeting on April  30. 

Barrie student reflects on what it meant to be a student mayor

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Municipal politics may not typically excite elementary students, but for Olivia Goglidze of Ferndale Woods Elementary School, serving as Barrie’s student mayor for three...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of February 9

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Recognizing Black History Month Black History Month events bring...

High-speed rail line would demand big slice of energy grids already under pressure

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The dream of rapid, affordable travel between Central Canada’s...

Union files complaints as feds increase public servants’ in-office time

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Canada's largest federal public sector union has filed several unfair...

67’s clinch playoff spot in win over Brantford; Colts widen division lead

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The Ottawa 67's booked a spot in the OHL...
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