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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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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...

Assault charge laid

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

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