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

Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall says Alberta’s approach to homelessness could serve as a roadmap for addressing the ongoing crisis. Nuttall recently took a trip to Alberta...

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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...

This Week in Barrie: Week of May 4

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Race begins for Barrie’s 2026 municipal election

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Ready, set, go – Barrie’s 2026 municipal election is...

Colts facing do-or-die Game 5 in Brantford

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It's win or go home for the Barrie Colts...

Barrie residents to help shape the future of Centennial Park

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Dance, dine and play. That’s the vision city staff have...
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Barrie grants $4.5M toward new Tollendale Village retirement development in Innisfil

A new retirement community development in Innisfil is getting...
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Province invests in Barrie programs supporting at-risk youth

The Ontario government is investing $400,000 through the 2026-28...

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Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie

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Mayor Alex Nuttall is ready for round two. On May...

Lands announced for local conservation board

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Barrie is moving ahead with plans to create a...

Barrie adopts zero-tolerance stance on illegal drug activity

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Enough is enough. Barrie city council has adopted a zero-tolerance...

Race begins for Barrie’s 2026 municipal election

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Ready, set, go – Barrie’s 2026 municipal election is...

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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...

Colts facing do-or-die Game 5 in Brantford

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It's win or go home for the Barrie Colts...

Colts beat 67’s, facing off against Brantford in Eastern Conference finals

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We kind of all knew it would end like...

67’s host Colts in pivotal Game 4 of second round series

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All eyes in the OHL's Eastern Conference will be...

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