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67’s host Colts in pivotal Game 4 of second round series

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Mayor’s Innovation Awards spotlight community leaders, businesses and organizations

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Mayor tours progress on Lakehead STEM Hub in downtown Barrie

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Barrie is a step closer to establishing a permanent...

City unveils proposed plans for annex lands at open house public meeting

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City residents got a look at proposed plans for...

This Week in Barrie: Week of April 13

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Mayor tours progress on Lakehead STEM Hub in downtown Barrie

Barrie is a step closer to establishing a permanent university presence, as renovations continue on the upcoming Lakehead University STEM Hub. Mayor Alex Nuttall toured the...
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Manor Park neighbourhood to get sidewalks, in spite of local opposition

On Monday, Ottawa’s Public Works and Infrastructure committee voted...
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Ottawa, Barrie to kick-off second round playoff series on Thursday

All year, Barrie and Ottawa have remained fixed at...
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Ottawa River flood risk increases as residents encouraged to stay informed

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A week of rain and melting snow have increased...

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Ottawa police blotter – April 15, 2026

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On April 8th, at approximately 2:45 A.M., emergency services...

City Council introduces motion to address Ottawa homelessness in 2027, pending results of the mayoral election

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At last week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe...
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Ottawa River flood risk increases as residents encouraged to stay informed

A week of rain and melting snow have increased the risk of flooding along the Ottawa River and other areas around eastern Ontario and Quebec....
Barrie

This Week in Barrie: Week of April 20

  Thinking about running in the 2026 Municipal Election? Nominations...
Municipal News

Ottawa police blotter – April 15, 2026

On April 8th, at approximately 2:45 A.M., emergency services...
Municipal News

City Council introduces motion to address Ottawa homelessness in 2027, pending results of the mayoral election

At last week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe...
Barrie

67’s host Colts in pivotal Game 4 of second round series

All eyes in the OHL's Eastern Conference will be...
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