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This Week in Barrie: Week of December 15

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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...

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The Ottawa 67's are keeping pace in the competitive...

Colts complete perfect weekend to stay atop of Central Divsion

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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

Stephen J. Donkers Stephen J. Donkers -
The City of Barrie is introducing a new planning...

67’s keeping pace in competitive Eastern Conference

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The Ottawa 67's are keeping pace in the competitive...

Colts complete perfect weekend to stay atop of Central Divsion

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Carbon monoxide alarm requirements effective Jan. 1, 2026   Starting January 1, 2026, changes to the Ontario Fire Code will require additional carbon monoxide alarms in...

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

Stephen J. Donkers Stephen J. Donkers -
The City of Barrie is introducing a new planning...

67’s keeping pace in competitive Eastern Conference

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The Ottawa 67's are keeping pace in the competitive...

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

Stephen J. Donkers Stephen J. Donkers -
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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