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Barrie approves remote-controlled mowing for steep slopes

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No more white-knuckle mowing. During the final council session before the summer break, Barrie council approved the purchase of remote-controlled mowers to safely maintain steep...

City unveils first rendering of new Letitia Heights library branch

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The Barrie Public Library is beginning a new chapter. The City of Barrie has released the first rendering of the future Letitia Heights branch of...

Ward 3 candidate Bryan Jones sees a bright future for Barrie

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Nothing but potential. That's how Ward 3 candidate Bryan Jones describes Barrie's future. “I look around this city and all I see is enormous potential,” he...

Lakehead STEM hubs move closer to completion in downtown Barrie

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Progress continues on Lakehead University’s future STEM hubs in downtown Barrie. The City of Barrie says interior construction at the 24 Maple Ave. site is...

More affordable housing planned for Barrie

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Another 69 affordable housing units are coming to Barrie. Mayor Alex Nuttall announced on May 21 that two new apartment rental developments will bring a...
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