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

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

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

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Innovative ideas and solutions were recognized at the 2025...

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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  Barrie celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week The City...
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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...

This Week in Barrie: Week of April 20

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

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

Dan Arnold Dan Arnold -
A week of rain and melting snow have increased...

This Week in Barrie: Week of April 20

City Of Barrie City Of Barrie -
  Thinking about running in the 2026 Municipal Election? Nominations...

Ottawa police blotter – April 15, 2026

Kamal Aboulmagd Kamal Aboulmagd -
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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