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Barrie Public Library seeks community input on proposed northwest branch

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The Barrie Public Library is plotting its next chapter by inviting the community to give feedback for the new proposed branch in the city’s northwest Letitia Heights area.

Conservatives Brassard and Shipley re-elected in Barrie ridings

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Barrie-area Conservative incumbents John Brassard and Doug Shipley have secured re-election in the 2025 Canada Federal Election. Brassard will return to Ottawa to represent the riding of Barrie South–Innisfil, whereas Shipley will represent Barrie– Springwater–Oro-Medonte.

Mayor Nuttall believes proposed downtown sports stadium could be a game-changer for Barrie

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Mayor Alex Nuttall is voicing support for a proposed sports stadium at the former Barrie Central Collegiate site, stating the project could bring widespread...

Electric buses hit the road for Barrie Transit pilot project

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Barrie Transit is turning the engine on for a one-year pilot project featuring electric buses this summer.

Barrie Colts score 15-year deal to stay at the Sadlon Arena

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The Barrie Colts will continue to call the Sadlon Arena home, thanks to a newly signed 15-year lease agreement with the City of Barrie. The...
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Large Canada flag unveiled and flying high in Barrie

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Oh, Canada! Just in time for Canada Day, the...

Ottawa student returns home after being detained in Egypt

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Last week, a group of Canadian citizens were in Cairo for a symbolic “March to Gaza” in protest of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Ottawa resident Afnan Kaid was among them, joining friends for what she said was a non-violent, symbolic gesture of support for Palestine.

Ottawa Tourism expecting ‘special’ unity, national pride for Canada Day

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With the heat of the summer now descending on Ottawa and Canada Day less than a week away, Ottawa Tourism said it’s gearing up for a “special” national holiday as the country comes together.

City council votes to explore new landfill or incineration facility

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City council has approved next steps in exploring long-term waste management solutions in Ottawa that could include using private landfills, building a new landfill site and creating a waste-to-energy incineration facility.
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