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City moves to allow more development near RVH

Barrie is advancing a rezoning plan for lands surrounding Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.  Directed by Mayor Alex Nuttall, the initiative is intended to give city...

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Registrations open for Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

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Ready, set, paddle – the 22nd annual Barrie Dragon...

Barrie mayor reflects on lessons learned from Alberta trip regarding homelessness challenges

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Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall says Alberta’s approach to homelessness...

Barrie mayor says HST removal on new homes is a ‘game-changer’

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The recently announced move to remove the provincial portion...

Barrie recognized as second-best city to live in across Canada

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Getting silver never looked so good — Barrie has...

This Week in Barrie: Week of March 23

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Summer camp registration opens for residents this week! Resident...
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No public response to major north Barrie development plans

Silence greeted a public meeting on two major development...
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Barrie looks to balance growth and heritage in Allandale community

A new bylaw in Barrie could reshape how development...

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Simcoe County HART Hub nears first year as officials showcase program

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Dignitaries gathered in Barrie to highlight the impact of...

Registrations open for Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

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Ready, set, paddle – the 22nd annual Barrie Dragon...

Barrie mayor reflects on lessons learned from Alberta trip regarding homelessness challenges

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Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall says Alberta’s approach to homelessness...

Barrie mayor says HST removal on new homes is a ‘game-changer’

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The recently announced move to remove the provincial portion...

Sports

Ottawa, Barrie to kick-off second round playoff series on Thursday

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All year, Barrie and Ottawa have remained fixed at...

Colts to take on Niagara in first round of playoffs

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The Barrie Colts open the playoffs on Thursday at...

Ottawa picks up six points over the weekend while Barrie goes 2 for 3; Brantford still in the lead

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The Ottawa 67's got back to their winning ways...

Colts fall to Brantford but remain in close race for top spot in the East; 67’s also fail to make up ground after overtime...

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The Barrie Colts dropped a 5-3 decision to the...

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