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Defence manufacturing could bring thousands of jobs to Barrie, says Nuttall

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Mayor Alex Nuttall is optimistic about Barrie's economic future. Speaking with Compass News, Nuttall said the city is well-positioned to become a major player in...

Residents push back against major Barrie south development proposal

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How tall is too tall? A proposed high-density development on Essa Road is facing strong opposition from area residents, who argue the project is...

Lakehead STEM hubs move closer to completion in downtown Barrie

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Progress continues on Lakehead University’s future STEM hubs in downtown Barrie. The City of Barrie says interior construction at the 24 Maple Ave. site is...

Nuttall says Barrie is ready to become a defence manufacturing hub

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Defence manufacturing could become Barrie’s next economic frontier. Mayor Alex Nuttall says Barrie is positioning itself to become a hub for defence and advanced manufacturing...

Barrie pushes future job growth as unemployment rate rises

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Unemployment may be high now, but city leaders are hoping future job growth will bring that number down. Barrie was tied for the highest unemployment...
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