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Residents raise concerns about proposed mix-use downtown building
Residents voiced concerns about a proposed mixed-use development in the downtown core during a public meeting at Barrie City Hall in February.
The project, planned...
Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association endorses Downey in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte
Doug Downey, the Ontario Progressive Conservative candidate seeking re-election in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte, has received the endorsement of the Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association.
The organization represents...
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.
