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Barrie Police Association endorses Doug Downey in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte
The Barrie Police Association has officially endorsed Doug Downey, the Ontario Progressive Conservative candidate for Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte, in his bid for re-election.
In a press release,...
Meet the candidates in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte
The Ontario election is set for Feb. 27.
The Barrie Compass reached out to candidates in the city's two ridings for a brief Q&A. Here's...
City funding kicks off a new chapter for northwest library branch project
The proposed northwest Barrie Public Library branch is starting a new chapter with $150,000 in city funding. On Jan. 29, city council approved the funds for the capital project, officially named the Barrie Northwest Boutique Library. The funding will come
from the city’s development charge reserve.
Ontario PC candidate Doug Downey ‘feeling energized’ on the campaign trail
Doug Downey, the Ontario Progressive Conservative candidate for Barrie–Springwater– Oro-Medonte, is feeling confident as the provincial election picks up speed.
“I’m feeling energized,” Downey said....
Barrie couple grateful for community support and emergency services after fire nearly destroyed home
For Mark and Kristina McLenaghan, the fire in their Jones Drive home in north Barrie could have been far worse without the quick response...
