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Receivership casts doubt on Barrie fairgrounds redevelopment

The proposed redevelopment plans of the old fairgrounds in central Barrie is now in doubt as the property has placed into receivership. Court documents reveal that...

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City unveils site for future recreation complex in south Barrie

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A future mixed-use recreation complex has been announced for...

Barrie city council approves schematic design for proposed waterfront performing arts centre

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Barrie city council has taken a major step toward...

Mayor Nuttall uses strong mayor powers to fast-track Sikh temple in South Barrie

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Mayor Alex Nuttall has invoked his “strong mayor” powers...

Barrie native scooped by Seattle in PWHL expansion draft

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After two years of playing in the big apple,...

Transit ON Demand service reaches more riders in south Barrie

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Barrie Transit is shifting gears by adding a Transit...
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Receivership casts doubt on Barrie fairgrounds redevelopment

The proposed redevelopment plans of the old fairgrounds in...
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Residents to receive new waste collection carts this summer

Barrie residents will soon receive new waste collection carts...

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Barrie council approves new ward map ahead of 2026 election

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Barrie city council has approved a newly redrawn ward...

Barrie unveils new, modern greenhouse

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The City of Barrie is planting new roots in...

City unveils site for future recreation complex in south Barrie

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A future mixed-use recreation complex has been announced for...

Barrie city council approves schematic design for proposed waterfront performing arts centre

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Barrie city council has taken a major step toward...

Sports

Baycats look to continue hot streak during road trip to Chatham-Kent

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It’s been an alliterative stretch for Barrie’s semi-professional baseball...

Barrie native scooped by Seattle in PWHL expansion draft

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After two years of playing in the big apple,...

Barrie Public Library CEO “thrilled” library branch will be part of new recreation complex

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Barrie Public Library CEO Lauren Jessop is welcoming the...

Simcoe County Rovers season off to shaky start

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Barrie’s semi-professional soccer outfit finds itself smack dab in...

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