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This Week in Barrie: Week of September 7

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  New City portal makes it easier to check and...

Simcoe takes over downtown Busby Centre properties

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Simcoe County is taking over two downtown Barrie properties...

Ward 5 race pits experience against change

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Experience versus change. That is shaping up to be the...

Seniors are a vibrant & interesting part of the community

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Submitted by: Gwen Kavanagh, the Barrie Seniors & Accessibility...

Barrie businesses get $180,000 boost to navigate U.S. tariffs

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The Ontario government is investing $180,000 in Barrie to...
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Barrie Fatburger marks first anniversary despite recent break-in

A Barrie restaurant owner refused to let a difficult...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of August 24

  The City of Barrie celebrates the completion of the...

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Nuttall makes $3M traffic-calming promise ahead of election

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Mayoral candidate Alex Nuttall is promising to invest $3...

This Week in Barrie: Week of September 14

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  Get election ready: Verify or update your voter information Eligible...

Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability

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Community safety, road infrastructure, growth, development and affordability are...

Nuttall marks homelessness emergency anniversary with campaign promise

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Mayoral candidate Alex Nuttall is marking one year since...

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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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