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New Barrie Sea Cadets waterfront facility breaks ground

A long-awaited new waterfront home for Barrie’s Sea Cadets is one step closer to reality. City officials and community leaders gathered on May 9 for a...

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Ward 3 candidate Bryan Jones sees a bright future for Barrie

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Nothing but potential. That's how Ward 3 candidate Bryan Jones...

This Week in Barrie: Week of June 15

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  City invites feedback on concepts for future Minet’s Point...

Skateboard Association kickflips into giving back to community

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

Defence manufacturing could bring thousands of jobs to Barrie, says Nuttall

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Mayor Alex Nuttall is optimistic about Barrie's economic future. Speaking...

Residents push back against major Barrie south development proposal

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How tall is too tall? A proposed high-density development...
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Nuttall says Barrie is ready to become a defence manufacturing hub

Defence manufacturing could become Barrie’s next economic frontier. Mayor Alex...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of June 1

  Catch One of the Last Opportunities to see the...

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Ward 2 race heats up

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Ward 2 is shaping up to be one of...

City unveils first rendering of new Letitia Heights library branch

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The Barrie Public Library is beginning a new chapter. The...

Barrie to plant thousands of trees following 2025 ice storm

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One tree at a time. The City of Barrie plans...

Ward 3 candidate Bryan Jones sees a bright future for Barrie

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Nothing but potential. That's how Ward 3 candidate Bryan Jones...

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Skateboard Association kickflips into giving back to community

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

Baycats open 2026 season with victory over Puig-led Toronto Maple Leafs

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A new era of Barrie Baycats baseball has finally...

Colts fall to Kitchener in sweep in OHL finals

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The Barrie Colts' season is over. The team advanced to...

Colts complete comeback to eliminate Brantford, will face Kitchener in OHL title series

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The Barrie Colts are heading to the OHL championship. The...

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