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Ontario government announces investment in essential infrastructure for Barrie

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The Ontario government is investing $18.5 million in infrastructure to ensure new homes  in Barrie are connected to reliable roads.  The funding comes from the...

Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub coming to Barrie

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The Ontario government is funding a new Homelessness Addiction Recovery Treatment  (HART) Hub in Barrie. This is part of a $529 million plan to...

New library branch being considered for Letitia Heights area

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The Barrie Public Library is considering the northwest community of Letitia Heights as a potential location for a new library branch. Lauren Jessop, CEO of...

Local realtors cautiously optimistic about Barrie’s 2025 real estate market

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Approaching the Barrie real estate market with cautious optimism is the best strategy this year, according to local realtor Wes Ayranto. Ayranto, an experienced realtor...

Barrie boundary expansion talks continue

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Talks between the City of Barrie and the Townships of Oro-Medonte and Springwater will continue regarding Barrie’s boundary expansion plans. On Dec. 11, 2024, Hemson Consulting...
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Barrie Police docket: week of May 12

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Suspect photos released in assault investigation Additional photos of a...

Atlético Ottawa remains undefeated in Canadian Premier League season

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Ottawa’s Canadian Premier League (CPL) side sits atop the...

Community organizer sounds alarm over ‘shoddy’ standards on city projects

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A community advocate and organizer is questioning the quality control and enforcement of contracted projects at the City of Ottawa after seeing a trend of “shoddy” workmanship and unfinished results.

Jury recommends driver-facing cameras, other measures after Ottawa bus crash inquest

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The jury at a coroner’s inquest into a 2019 Ottawa bus crash that killed three people made 60 recommendations on Thursday aimed at preventing similar deaths in the future – including the installation of driver-facing cameras on the city's transit buses.
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