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Youth Council brings families together at Southshore Centre

Children and young people took part in games, activities and hands-on learning during a community youth event hosted by the Barrie Youth Council at the...

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New paramedic post coming to north Barrie

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A new paramedic post is coming to north Barrie. Pending...

Barn Burner charity hockey game nets record $702K

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

This Week in Barrie: Week of August 10

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  Registration for fall recreation programs opens August 25 Mark...

Poilievre tells Carney in letter to not concede to U.S. demands in tariff talks

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister...

Canada-U.S. trade talks gain momentum as both sides signal room for concessions

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Canada-U.S. trade negotiations are showing renewed momentum, with both...
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Ford calls three Ontario byelections for early September

Ontario voters in three ridings are set to head...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of August 3

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Skateboarding rolls into the Troubadour Festival in downtown Barrie

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Skateboards, smiles and a few kickflips brought a little...

Barrie Dragon Boat Festival brings community to the waterfront

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

This Week in Barrie: Week of August 17

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  Registration for fall recreation programs opens August 25 This...

New paramedic post coming to north Barrie

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A new paramedic post is coming to north Barrie. Pending...

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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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