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Springwater greenlights boundary adjustment framework with Mayor Coughlin using strong mayor powers

Barrie is another step closer to expanding its boundary lines after the Township of Springwater approved the municipal restructuring framework.  The decision did not come easily....

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Progress continues to be made with homeless encampments, says Barrie mayor

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Barrie’s homeless encampment numbers have fallen sharply since a...

Colts sign prospect Tate Collins

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The Barrie Colts have secured another top prospect. Last week,...

Barrie police open new downtown office

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The Barrie police has a new downtown location. The service's...

Speed cameras removed in Barrie

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Barrie’s automated speed enforcement (ASE) program has come to...

Barrie council backs Mayor Nuttall’s 2026 budget with zero per cent tax increase

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Barrie councillors have approved the city’s portion of Mayor...
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Colts sweep Wolves in home-and-home, fall to Greyhounds 4-3 in shootout

It's official – the Barrie Colts are on a...
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Oro-Medonte gives thumbs up to boundary adjustment plans with conditions

Oro-Medonte council has voted in favour of Barrie’s proposed...

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Creativity celebrated at the Barrie Arts Awards

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Creativity took centre stage at the 2025 Barrie Arts...

Fire Station 6 opens in Barrie’s south-east

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Then there were six.  On Nov. 17, Barrie Fire Station...

Progress continues to be made with homeless encampments, says Barrie mayor

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Barrie’s homeless encampment numbers have fallen sharply since a...

Barrie police open new downtown office

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The Barrie police has a new downtown location. The service's...

Sports

Colts take control of OHL’s Central Division

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The Barrie Colts have halted a mini-skid to take...

Colts sign prospect Tate Collins

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The Barrie Colts have secured another top prospect. Last week,...

Colts sweep Wolves in home-and-home, fall to Greyhounds 4-3 in shootout

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It's official – the Barrie Colts are on a...

Colts extend winning streak to four games after perfect week of play

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Don't look now but the Barrie Colts are one...

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