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Hundreds of public servants to learn about job cuts in the new year

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New Ottawa draft zoning bylaw continues to raise questions surrounding building heights and greenspace preservation

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This Week in Barrie: Week of December 22

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  Holiday hours for Barrie services The City of Barrie...

Local Ottawa officials ‘frustrated’ with Ford over support for Toronto’s bid for new defence bank

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Government rejects call to measure productivity across public service

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This Week in Barrie: Week of December 22

  Holiday hours for Barrie services The City of Barrie reminds residents of the following schedule changes and closures during the holiday season: Recreation Centres: The Peggy...
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Colts complete another perfect weekend thanks to stellar goaltending

The Barrie Colts are riding high after sweeping both...
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The cost of building a new performing arts centre...
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Longtime Barrie businessman Paul Sadlon dies at 93

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Longtime successful Barrie businessman and philanthropist Paul Sadlon has...

Colts start 2026 far ahead in the OHL’s Central Division

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The Barrie Colts are starting the new year on...

67’s ride 10-game point streak to sit atop OHL standings

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The Ottawa 67's now sit atop the OHL standings...

This Week in Barrie: Week of December 29

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Longtime Barrie businessman Paul Sadlon dies at 93

Longtime successful Barrie businessman and philanthropist Paul Sadlon has died. He was 93. Sadlon’s death was announced Dec. 20 at Sadlon Arena shortly before the start...
Barrie

Colts start 2026 far ahead in the OHL’s Central Division

The Barrie Colts are starting the new year on...
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67’s ride 10-game point streak to sit atop OHL standings

The Ottawa 67's now sit atop the OHL standings...
Barrie

This Week in Barrie: Week of December 29

Join Barrie’s 2026 New Year’s Eve Celebration Celebrate New...
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Hundreds of public servants to learn about job cuts in the new year

Federal public servants are expected to learn about job...
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