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‘Everyone is seeing the light’ – Coun. Tim Tierney welcomes increased interest in developing a ring road for Ottawa 

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Coun. Tim Tierney, Chair of the Public Works and...

Ottawa River flood risk increases as residents encouraged to stay informed

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

This Week in Barrie: Week of April 20

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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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This Week in Barrie: Week of April 20

  Thinking about running in the 2026 Municipal Election? Nominations for Mayor, Councillor, and School Board Trustee open May 1, 2026. If you’re considering putting your name...
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City unveils proposed plans for annex lands at open house public meeting

City residents got a look at proposed plans for...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of April 13

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Barrie grants $4.5M toward new Tollendale Village retirement development in Innisfil

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Province invests in Barrie programs supporting at-risk youth

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