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Ward 9 election race gains momentum

A competitive race is taking shape in Barrie’s Ward 9 ahead of this fall’s municipal election. Coun. Sergio Morales is seeking a fourth term in the...

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Barrie announces more affordable housing units for downtown

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More affordable housing units are coming to downtown Barrie. Announced...

Barrie reveals plans for downtown sports stadium

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Goal! Barrie is getting a professional soccer team and...

This Week in Barrie: Week of July 13

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  Celebrate summer at Barrie’s free Youth Event Barrie youth...

Second candidate jumps into Barrie mayoral race

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Then there were two. Managing director of Redwood Communities and...

Game on: Pixel Paradise levels up Bayfield Mall

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Clinking tokens, flashing lights and a healthy dose of...
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Three new tenants to replace former Bay at Georgian Mall

From one department store to three new retailers. RioCan has...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of June 29

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Ground broken on 31-unit transitional housing project

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Construction is underway on a new transitional housing project...

This Week in Barrie: Week of July 20

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  Toronto FC II relocates to Barrie as City unveils...

Mayoral candidate Alex Lawson is ready to deliver results

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Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions

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Call it the first political kickoff of Barrie’s stadium...

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Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions

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Call it the first political kickoff of Barrie’s stadium...

Barrie reveals plans for downtown sports stadium

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Goal! Barrie is getting a professional soccer team and...

Canada’s World Cup legacy? It starts with building more community soccer pitches

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As the FIFA World Cup hits the halfway mark,...

Skateboard Association kickflips into giving back to community

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For Corey Henderson, skateboarding has always been more than...

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