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Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability

With the 2026 Barrie municipal election campaign ramping up, the candidates for mayor are outlining their priorities, with affordability, public safety, growth and homelessness emerging...

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Barrie cuts residential development charges by 50 per cent

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Barrie city council has approved a 50 per cent...

Events: Mayoral debate, Concerts in Care Ontario

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

Dear Victoria: My Mom Needs Long-Term Care. Do I Start Calling Homes?

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Dear Victoria, We think Mom has reached the point where...

Dear Victoria: Winter Is Getting Harder to Manage. What Help Is Available?

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Dear Victoria, I still enjoy living in my own home,...

Barrie takes steps to recover multimillion dollar loan from Redwood Park Communities

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Barrie city council is taking steps to recover a...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of September 14

  Get election ready: Verify or update your voter information Eligible...
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Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability

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

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Candidates vie for newly redrawn Ward 3 council seat in Barrie

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Traffic safety, infrastructure, responsible growth and basic city services...

Barrie receives $129.2M in funding after cutting residential development charges

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Barrie is set to receive up to $129.2 million...

This Week in Barrie: Week of September 28

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  Barrie recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Recognize...

Barrie cuts residential development charges by 50 per cent

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Barrie city council has approved a 50 per cent...

Sports

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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