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Barrie adopts zero-tolerance stance on illegal drug activity

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Enough is enough. Barrie city council has adopted a zero-tolerance...

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Ottawa’s community services committee considers new family homelessness strategy

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Ottawa council's community services committee had its first look...

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Ottawa’s community services committee considers new family homelessness strategy

Ottawa council's community services committee had its first look at the city's plan to tackle family homelessness. The committee Tuesday received a presentation from city staff...
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Ambitious highrise plan on Bradford Street could reshape Barrie’s skyline

Call it a towering reimagining of Barrie’s future skyline. A...
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New affordable housing planned for Barrie’s north end

More affordable housing is coming to Barrie’s north end. Mayor...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of May 11

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Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie

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Ottawa Police blotter – week of May 6

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Lands announced for local conservation board

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This Week in Barrie: Week of May 11

  Licence 2 Ride for Barrie Youth: Your Summer Pass to Transit, Fitness, and Fun!  Applications are open for the City’s Licence 2 Ride (L2R) program,...
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Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie

Mayor Alex Nuttall is ready for round two. On May...
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Ottawa Police blotter – week of May 6

On April 25th, 2026, at approximately 12:49 p.m., a...
Barrie

Lands announced for local conservation board

Barrie is moving ahead with plans to create a...
Barrie

Barrie adopts zero-tolerance stance on illegal drug activity

Enough is enough. Barrie city council has adopted a zero-tolerance...
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