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Canada needs a game plan for next phase of opioid crisis

Canada is entering the next phase of a decades-long opioid crisis that already claimed more than 53,000 lives. The human toll is staggering. As participants in...

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Jewish community gathers as new menorah is unveiled at Barrie city hall

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More than 100 members of Barrie’s Jewish community gathered...

This Week in Barrie: Week of December 15

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Carbon monoxide alarm requirements effective Jan. 1, 2026   Starting...

New planning permit system aims to fast-track homes in key Barrie neighbourhoods

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The City of Barrie is introducing a new planning...

Colts complete perfect weekend to stay atop of Central Divsion

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Nothing is slowing down the Barrie Colts. Barrie went 2-0...

Province signs off: Barrie boundary adjustment now official

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It’s official — Barrie is set to grow, with...
Municipal News

Canada needs a game plan for next phase of opioid crisis

Canada is entering the next phase of a decades-long...
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Barrie Campus of Care gets $35K donation from TD Bank

Christmas comes a little early for the Barrie Campus...

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Price tag for new waterfront performing arts centre grows

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The cost of building a new performing arts centre...

Community history restored as Barrie man returns missing Essa Township antique church bell

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Call it a ringing return. On Dec. 10, Barrie business...

Jewish community gathers as new menorah is unveiled at Barrie city hall

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More than 100 members of Barrie’s Jewish community gathered...

New planning permit system aims to fast-track homes in key Barrie neighbourhoods

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The City of Barrie is introducing a new planning...

Sports

Colts complete another perfect weekend thanks to stellar goaltending

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The Barrie Colts are riding high after sweeping both...

Colts complete perfect weekend to stay atop of Central Divsion

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Nothing is slowing down the Barrie Colts. Barrie went 2-0...

Barrie heads to Ottawa for match-up featuring two of OHL’s hottest teams

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The two hottest teams in the OHL's Eastern Conference...

Baycats go pro

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When the Barrie Baycats hit the field next spring,...

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