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Contracts awarded to advance Bradford Bypass as Barrie MPPs voice support

The Ontario government is putting the Bradford Bypass project into overdrive. New design contracts have been awarded for the central and eastern sections of the highway...

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Province signs off: Barrie boundary adjustment now official

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It’s official — Barrie is set to grow, with...

Barrie Public Library spending increases

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Call it a budget bookmark: the Barrie Public Library...

Contracts awarded to advance Bradford Bypass as Barrie MPPs voice support

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The Ontario government is putting the Bradford Bypass project...

Ottawa city council approves 5 per cent police budget increase

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After three hours of discussion, debate, and questions to...

PM says back-to-office plan for bureaucrats coming soon as MPs call for flexibility

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday his government’s plan...
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City of Ottawa is making use of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, SAP Joule

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Canada needs a game plan for next phase of opioid crisis

Canada is entering the next phase of a decades-long...

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This Week in Barrie: Week of December 15

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Carbon monoxide alarm requirements effective Jan. 1, 2026   Starting...

New planning permit system aims to fast-track homes in key Barrie neighbourhoods

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The City of Barrie is introducing a new planning...

67’s keeping pace in competitive Eastern Conference

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The Ottawa 67's are keeping pace in the competitive...

Colts complete perfect weekend to stay atop of Central Divsion

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Nothing is slowing down the Barrie Colts. Barrie went 2-0...

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This Week in Barrie: Week of December 15

City Of Barrie City Of Barrie -
Carbon monoxide alarm requirements effective Jan. 1, 2026   Starting...

New planning permit system aims to fast-track homes in key Barrie neighbourhoods

Stephen J. Donkers Stephen J. Donkers -
The City of Barrie is introducing a new planning...

67’s keeping pace in competitive Eastern Conference

Marco Vigliotti Marco Vigliotti -
The Ottawa 67's are keeping pace in the competitive...

Colts complete perfect weekend to stay atop of Central Divsion

Marco Vigliotti Marco Vigliotti -
Nothing is slowing down the Barrie Colts. Barrie went 2-0...

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