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Despite delays, downtown Barrie seniors residence set for 2027 opening

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Progress has been slow on a major seniors housing...

‘Give up on manufacturing’ — Barrie-area Liberal candidate’s comments under the spotlight as report says Honda considering moving plant out of Canada

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Honda is pushing back against a report that the...

This Week in Barrie: Week of April 14

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Ice storm impacts & cleanup operations The City of Barrie...

Colts cruise past Niagara to set up second-round matchup with Kingston

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The Barrie Colts are off to the second round...

Barrie proposes rezoning of 131 Lockhart Road for industrial development

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The City of Barrie is taking the next step...
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Barrie Colts score 15-year deal to stay at the Sadlon Arena

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 long-term...
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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...

Mayor Nuttall open to province playing a more active role in boundary expansion talks

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As Barrie continues ongoing boundary expansion talks with Oro-Medonte...

Barrie seeks funding for key infrastructure to boost housing and jobs: Mayor Alex Nuttall

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As federal and provincial governments prepare new rounds of infrastructure funding, Barrie is putting forward a list of priorities focused on unlocking housing supply, attracting jobs, and enriching community life — starting with critical upgrades to the city's wastewater systems.

Despite delays, downtown Barrie seniors residence set for 2027 opening

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Progress has been slow on a major seniors housing...
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Barrie Colts score 15-year deal to stay at the Sadlon Arena

Stephen J. Donkers Stephen J. Donkers -
The Barrie Colts will continue to call the Sadlon...

Colts hold one-game lead in second round series against Kingston

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The Barrie Colts are two games away from punching their ticket to the OHL’s eastern conference final.

Colts cruise past Niagara to set up second-round matchup with Kingston

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The Barrie Colts are off to the second round...

Colts look to put IceDogs in a stranglehold

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The Barrie Colts' OHL playoff run had a perfect...

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