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Apartment developer banking on Barrie’s population projections

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A multi-billion-dollar property developer is investing in Barrie to capitalize on its projected population growth. Last month, SkyDev, a subsidiary of the Skyline Group of...

A look at Uplift Black’s efforts to combat racism and homophobia in Simcoe

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When musician, lyricist, artist, composer and drag performer Shadrack Jackman-McKenzie left Toronto to return to their hometown last year, they had a few concerns. "When...

Boffins begin breakdown of Barrie budget survey results

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City officials are expressing thanks to participants in Barrie's annual budget survey, which will be used to inform civic spending priorities in 2025. This year,...

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...
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Ottawa Tourism expecting ‘special’ unity, national pride for Canada Day

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With the heat of the summer now descending on Ottawa and Canada Day less than a week away, Ottawa Tourism said it’s gearing up for a “special” national holiday as the country comes together.

City council votes to explore new landfill or incineration facility

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City council has approved next steps in exploring long-term waste management solutions in Ottawa that could include using private landfills, building a new landfill site and creating a waste-to-energy incineration facility.

Titans close out six-game road trip on Thursday

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The Ottawa Titans' bats went silent on Wednesday. The visitors...

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Barrie police say a man has been arrested and...

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