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Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability

With the 2026 Barrie municipal election campaign ramping up, the candidates for mayor are outlining their priorities, with affordability, public safety, growth and homelessness emerging...

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Nuttall campaigns on making resident-only parking at Centennial Beach

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Alex Nuttall is promising to make the Centennial Park...

This Week in Barrie: Week of October 5

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  The 2026 Municipal Election is coming. Be ready to...

Candidates vie for newly redrawn Ward 3 council seat in Barrie

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Traffic safety, infrastructure, responsible growth and basic city services...

Former Barrie mayor Janice Laking has died at 97

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Former Barrie mayor Janice Laking, a major figure in...

Barrie receives $129.2M in funding after cutting residential development charges

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Barrie is set to receive up to $129.2 million...
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Dear Victoria: My Mom Needs Long-Term Care. Do I Start Calling Homes?

Dear Victoria, We think Mom has reached the point where...
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Dear Victoria: Winter Is Getting Harder to Manage. What Help Is Available?

Dear Victoria, I still enjoy living in my own home,...

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Barrie Ward 10 candidates focus on traffic, growth and neighbourhood safety

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Candidates running in Barrie’s Ward 10 are outlining competing...

Barrie mayoral candidates debate key city issues

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Affordability, homelessness, infrastructure spending and the future of Barrie’s...

This Week in Barrie: Week of October 12

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  Voting starts for the Municipal Election on October 16 Voting...

Nuttall campaigns on making resident-only parking at Centennial Beach

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Alex Nuttall is promising to make the Centennial Park...

Sports

Barrie Dragon Boat Festival brings community to the waterfront

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Paddles up, Barrie! The city’s waterfront was buzzing on Saturday...

Barn Burner charity hockey game nets record $702K

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The annual Barn Burner charity hockey game in Barrie...

Tavares lends a hand at education backpack packaging event

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Thousands of students across Ontario will head back to...

Barrie Colts enter new era as OHL approves sale

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A new chapter has begun for the Barrie Colts. The...

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