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Ottawa Police blotter: Man arrested in connection for multiple violent home invasions

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On January 14, 2025, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS)...

Layoff notices sent to thousands of federal government workers

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Thousands of workers across the federal public service have...

Barrie Police taking part in Polar Plunge

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The Barrie Police is preparing to take the plunge. The...

McKay Road East closure extended through 2026

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Major road construction on McKay Road East will keep...

Barrie annexation open house brings out new residents

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They came, they saw and they asked questions. The City...
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Barrie Police taking part in Polar Plunge

The Barrie Police is preparing to take the plunge. The city's police service announced that it's once again teaming up with Special Olympics Ontario to take part...
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Colts deal Stewart to Spirit in exchange for draft pick

The Barrie Colts last week traded forward Bode Stewart to the...
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67’s to take on cross-river rivals in rare interleague games

The Ottawa 67's are hosting the Gatineau Olympiques on...
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Tourism surge brings millions to Barrie economy

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Nearly one million visitors stayed overnight in Barrie in...

This Week in Barrie: Week of January 26

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Reminder: Property tax bill due dates  Interim 2026 tax...

Ontario announces $47M research investment, with nearly $1M headed to Georgian College in Barrie

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The Ontario government is investing more than $47 million...

High-speed rail line could see long tunnels beneath Montreal, Toronto, raising costs

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Tourism surge brings millions to Barrie economy

Nearly one million visitors stayed overnight in Barrie in 2025, setting a record for the city and generating more than $212 million in economic activity. Tourism...
Barrie

This Week in Barrie: Week of January 26

Reminder: Property tax bill due dates  Interim 2026 tax...
Barrie

Ontario announces $47M research investment, with nearly $1M headed to Georgian College in Barrie

The Ontario government is investing more than $47 million...
Business

High-speed rail line could see long tunnels beneath Montreal, Toronto, raising costs

A planned high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec...
Municipal News

Ottawa Police blotter: Man arrested in connection for multiple violent home invasions

On January 14, 2025, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS)...
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