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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...

This Week in Barrie: Week of January 19

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Barrie Winterfest returns February 7 & 8! Celebrate one...

67’s become first OHL team to win 30 games

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The Ottawa 67's have become the first OHL team...
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Barrie annexation open house brings out new residents

They came, they saw and they asked questions. The City of Barrie hosted a four-hour open house at city hall on Jan. 15 to address recent...
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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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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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Ontario announces $47M research investment, with nearly $1M headed to Georgian College in Barrie

The Ontario government is investing more than $47 million into research projects across the province, and a portion of that funding is coming directly to...
Business

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

A planned high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec...
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Ottawa Police blotter: Man arrested in connection for multiple violent home invasions

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

Layoff notices sent to thousands of federal government workers

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

Barrie Police taking part in Polar Plunge

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