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Barrie family subdues machete-wielding assailant on Collier St.

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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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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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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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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...
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Diana Fox Carney door knocking for husband in Nepean

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Diana Fox Carney, the spouse of the prime minister, is out door-knocking in the southwest Ottawa riding, the Liberal party confirmed to iPolitics.

Colts cruise past Niagara to set up second-round matchup with Kingston

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The Barrie Colts are off to the second round...

Barrie proposes rezoning of 131 Lockhart Road for industrial development

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The City of Barrie is taking the next step...

Friends become foes as Charge players vie for international hockey glory

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Current Ottawa Charge teammates will face off in this year’s women’s world hockey championship, as nine different players are set to compete in the tournament for four different countries. 

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