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Barrie council backs Mayor Nuttall’s 2026 budget with zero per cent tax increase
Barrie councillors have approved the city’s portion of Mayor Alex Nuttall’s 2026 budget, maintaining a zero per cent increase to the operating budget for...
Springwater mayor optimistic about township’s future after approving municipal restructuring plan
Springwater Mayor Jennifer Coughlin says she’s confident the township’s future is bright following the approval of a major municipal restructuring plan.
“Change is inevitable —...
Springwater greenlights boundary adjustment framework with Mayor Coughlin using strong mayor powers
Barrie is another step closer to expanding its boundary lines after the Township of Springwater approved the municipal restructuring framework.
The decision did not come...
Oro-Medonte gives thumbs up to boundary adjustment plans with conditions
Oro-Medonte council has voted in favour of Barrie’s proposed boundary-adjustment plan, clearing a major hurdle in the municipal restructuring talks.
However, the greenlight from Oro-Medonte...
Unique housing development proposed at former police headquarters
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...