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‘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...

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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Barrie willing to revive Springwater development projects in exchange for boundary expansion

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The City of Barrie says it is prepared to...

Bluesfest gears up to welcome 25,000 Green Day fans

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More than 250,000 people will attend this year’s Bluesfest by the time the event wraps up this weekend after 10 days of headliners, food trucks and stifling heat, and the festival is gearing up for what’s expected to be its biggest night on Friday.

‘If you film it they will come’: Titans to host movie night at Ottawa Stadium

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Bring your popcorn!  The Ottawa Titans Field of Dreams Foundation...

Baycats start another winning streak

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The Barrie Baycats went a perfect 3-0 last weekend,...

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