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

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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

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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...

Ribbon cut on Bryne Drive South extension

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Mayor Alex Nuttall on Friday cut the ribbon to open a new extension connecting Bryne Drive South to Harvie Road through to Caplan Avenue. "‘Finally’...

Council pledging $250k for construction trades training program

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Barrie is allocating $250,000 to a skills development program designed to train people from disadvantaged communities for a career in residential housing construction. In a...
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What you need to know for the Ontario election – Barrie

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On Feb. 27, Ontarians will head to the polls...

Stolen vehicle found buried under snow: Barrie Police

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Barrie Police have located a stolen vehicle that was buried under snow, the police service shared in a news release.

PC Leader Doug Ford open to notwithstanding clause to address homeless encampments

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PC Leader Doug Ford said he is “absolutely” open...

Georgian men’s, women’s basketball teams to host quarterfinal matchups on Saturday

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There will be a marquee double-header at Michele McConney Court on Georgian College’s campus on Saturday, as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams hope to advance to the provincial semifinals.

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