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Barrie family subdues machete-wielding assailant on Collier St.

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Gideon Scanlon - October 17, 2024

A Barrie man is recovering from minor injuries received in a machete attack on Collier Street, just west of Berczy Street. On Tuesday afternoon, the...

Barrie and Simcoe County — better as friends?

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<img alt='Gideon Scanlon' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=96&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=192&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' height='96' width='96' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 96px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 96/96;' /><noscript><img alt='Gideon Scanlon' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=96&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=192&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' height='96' width='96' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 96px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 96/96;' /><noscript><img alt='Gideon Scanlon' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=96&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=192&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' />

Gideon Scanlon - October 4, 2024

It’s high time Barrie reconsiders its relationship with Simcoe County, according to a veteran city councillor. “Is it worthwhile continuing as is, expanding or...

‘Dysfunctional’ Landlord and Tenant Board must be reformed, says Wasaga Beach deputy mayor

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<img alt='Gideon Scanlon' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=96&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=192&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' height='96' width='96' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 96px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 96/96;' /><noscript><img alt='Gideon Scanlon' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=96&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=192&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' height='96' width='96' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 96px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 96/96;' /><noscript><img alt='Gideon Scanlon' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=96&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e52e9547327cf7bc8e3c49efbc365df?s=192&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' />

Gideon Scanlon - October 3, 2024

A Simcoe County politician is urging the province to reform the ‘dysfunctional’ Landlord Tenant Board or risk exacerbating Ontario’s housing crisis. “Private investors...

Council Roundup: White named chief of Barrie Fire, city receives top grade in homebuilding survey

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Gideon Scanlon - October 3, 2024

Kevin White was appointed chief of the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service during last week's council meeting. “I am confident that our fire services are...

Ford supports mayors’ request for more power to deal with homeless encampments

Barrie

QP Briefing - October 2, 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is "ready to help" municipalities deal with homeless encampments in their communities. The comments after QP Briefing reported...

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