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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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Colts swept out of conference finals by Oshawa Generals

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After a strong playoff run, the Barrie Colts’ season...

Barrie police docket: week of May 5

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Bike patrol catches wanted people A proactive bike patrol resulted...

Springwater mayor uses strong powers to open annexation talks with Barrie

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Barrie’s proposed boundary expansion moved forward some steps last...

Bank Street renamed ‘Charge Avenue’ for PWHL team’s playoff run

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Bank Street was officially renamed ‘Charge Avenue’ on Wednesday, as part of a city-wide effort to support the Ottawa Charge’s first postseason appearance in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).

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