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Springwater and Oro-Medonte mayors weigh in on province’s backing of Barrie boundary expansion

As Barrie’s proposed boundary expansion moves closer to becoming reality, the mayors of neighbouring Springwater and Oro-Medonte are outlining their positions. On Nov. 25, the provincial...

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Contracts awarded to advance Bradford Bypass as Barrie MPPs voice support

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The Ontario government is putting the Bradford Bypass project...

This Week in Barrie: Week of December 8

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Overnight on-street parking restrictions now in effect The City’s Overnight...

Canada needs a game plan for next phase of opioid crisis

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Canada is entering the next phase of a decades-long...

Barrie Campus of Care gets $35K donation from TD Bank

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

Contracts awarded to advance Bradford Bypass as Barrie MPPs voice support

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The Ontario government is putting the Bradford Bypass project...
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Barrie heads to Ottawa for match-up featuring two of OHL’s hottest teams

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

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

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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...

Province signs off: Barrie boundary adjustment now official

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

Barrie Public Library spending increases

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Call it a budget bookmark: the Barrie Public Library...

Contracts awarded to advance Bradford Bypass as Barrie MPPs voice support

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The Ontario government is putting the Bradford Bypass project...

Sports

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,...

Colts take down Ice Dogs 4-3 to open up six-point division lead

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The Barrie Colts are striking ahead of the rest of...

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