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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...

Local resident decides ‘it was time’ to be his own boss

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Barrie resident Eric Eastman kicked off 2025 with a major milestone by launching his first business, Eastman Car Audio & Accessories. The grand opening, held on...
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City council approves special event bylaws and next steps on bubble bylaw

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City councillors approved new by-laws for special events and voted to proceed with the next steps for the controversial social infrastructure “bubble” by-law at the council meeting on Wednesday.

Sudden death: Charge fall in PWHL finals after third straight OT loss

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The Ottawa Charge have powered down for the summer. Ottawa’s...

Shipley focusing on customer service, crime as Parliament returns

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Conservative MP Doug Shipley is heading back to the...

Simcoe council decides to limit the use of the weighted voting system after months of debate

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After months of debate, Simcoe County council has agreed...
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