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Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions

Call it the first political kickoff of Barrie’s stadium debate. Days after the city unveiled plans for a $26-million downtown sports stadium, Ward 2 council candidates are weighing...

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This Week in Barrie: Week of July 20

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  Toronto FC II relocates to Barrie as City unveils...

Mayoral candidate Alex Lawson is ready to deliver results

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This is the first edition of iPolitics’ Ottawa mayoral...

Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions

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Call it the first political kickoff of Barrie’s stadium...

Barrie announces more affordable housing units for downtown

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More affordable housing units are coming to downtown Barrie. Announced...

Ottawa’s shift to weekly beach testing faces criticism

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As the temperature warms, Ottawans are ready to dip...
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Second candidate jumps into Barrie mayoral race

Then there were two. Managing director of Redwood Communities and...
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Game on: Pixel Paradise levels up Bayfield Mall

Clinking tokens, flashing lights and a healthy dose of...

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Ground broken on 31-unit transitional housing project

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Construction is underway on a new transitional housing project...

Ottawa Police Blotter – July 22

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Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...

‘Losing is the new winning’: Sutcliffe holds lead despite support drop

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Mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s support has slipped over the past...

Home builders group credits HST cut for nearly 50 per cent jump in new home sales in Ottawa

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Removing taxes on newly built homes has helped to...

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Ground broken on 31-unit transitional housing project

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Construction is underway on a new transitional housing project...

Ottawa Police Blotter – July 22

Kamal Aboulmagd Kamal Aboulmagd -
Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...

‘Losing is the new winning’: Sutcliffe holds lead despite support drop

Sydney Ko Sydney Ko -
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s support has slipped over the past...

Home builders group credits HST cut for nearly 50 per cent jump in new home sales in Ottawa

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Removing taxes on newly built homes has helped to...

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