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Colts take down Ice Dogs 4-3 to open up six-point division lead

The Barrie Colts are striking ahead of the rest of their Central Division foes, opening up a six-point lead after downing the Niagara Ice Dogs 4-3...

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Doors to Dignity campaign results in new Give Back Rack thrift store

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The new Give Back Rack thrift store has opened...

Springwater and Oro-Medonte mayors weigh in on province’s backing of Barrie boundary expansion

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As Barrie’s proposed boundary expansion moves closer to becoming...

Barrie heads to Ottawa for match-up featuring two of OHL’s hottest teams

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The two hottest teams in the OHL's Eastern Conference...

Baycats go pro

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When the Barrie Baycats hit the field next spring,...

Barrie mayor touts city progress as third year mark passes

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Three years into his term as Barrie’s mayor, Alex...
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Creativity celebrated at the Barrie Arts Awards

Creativity took centre stage at the 2025 Barrie Arts...
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Fire Station 6 opens in Barrie’s south-east

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

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Barrie Campus of Care gets $35K donation from TD Bank

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Christmas comes a little early for the Barrie Campus...

Contracts awarded to advance Bradford Bypass as Barrie MPPs voice support

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The Ontario government is putting the Bradford Bypass project...

Doors to Dignity campaign results in new Give Back Rack thrift store

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The new Give Back Rack thrift store has opened...

Springwater and Oro-Medonte mayors weigh in on province’s backing of Barrie boundary expansion

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As Barrie’s proposed boundary expansion moves closer to becoming...

Sports

Barrie heads to Ottawa for match-up featuring two of OHL’s hottest teams

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The two hottest teams in the OHL's Eastern Conference...

Baycats go pro

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When the Barrie Baycats hit the field next spring,...

Colts take down Ice Dogs 4-3 to open up six-point division lead

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The Barrie Colts are striking ahead of the rest of...

Colts take control of OHL’s Central Division

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

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