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Community history restored as Barrie man returns missing Essa Township antique church bell
Call it a ringing return.
On Dec. 10, Barrie business owner and resident Eric Eastman presented Essa Township council with an antique church bell that...
Jewish community gathers as new menorah is unveiled at Barrie city hall
More than 100 members of Barrie’s Jewish community gathered at city hall on Dec. 15 for the lighting of a new 12-foot menorah marking...
New planning permit system aims to fast-track homes in key Barrie neighbourhoods
The City of Barrie is introducing a new planning system it says will speed up housing approvals in key neighbourhoods.
City officials have launched...
Province signs off: Barrie boundary adjustment now official
It’s official — Barrie is set to grow, with the Ontario government approving a major expansion of the city’s northern boundaries.
On Tuesday, Dec. 9,...
Barrie Public Library spending increases
Call it a budget bookmark: the Barrie Public Library is turning the page with a 2.9-per-cent increase in its 2026 spending plan.
Barrie Public Library...