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Dear Victoria: Winter Is Getting Harder to Manage. What Help Is Available?

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Dear Victoria, I still enjoy living in my own home,...

Barrie takes steps to recover multimillion dollar loan from Redwood Park Communities

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Barrie city council is taking steps to recover a...

Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city

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Three candidates vying to represent Ward 8 in the...

Ottawa’s homelessness crisis is also a cognitive impairment crisis

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During the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)...

Sutcliffe opens 16-point lead in mayoral race: poll

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Just about a month out from Ottawa’s mayoral election,...
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Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city

Three candidates vying to represent Ward 8 in the 2026 municipal election are campaigning on a mix of familiar neighbourhood concerns. Incumbent Jim Harris is seeking...
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Transit and affordability take centre stage as mayoral candidates engage in debate on student issues

Candidates in Ottawa’s upcoming mayoral race gathered at Carleton...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of September 14

  Get election ready: Verify or update your voter information Eligible...
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Barrie cuts residential development charges by 50 per cent

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Barrie city council has approved a 50 per cent...

Events: Mayoral debate, Concerts in Care Ontario

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Submitted by: Gwen Kavanagh, the Barrie Seniors & Accessibility...

Ottawa Police Blotter – September 23

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Good morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...

Barrie takes steps to recover multimillion dollar loan from Redwood Park Communities

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Barrie city council is taking steps to recover a...
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Barrie Dragon Boat Festival brings community to the waterfront

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Paddles up, Barrie! The city’s waterfront was buzzing on Saturday...

Barn Burner charity hockey game nets record $702K

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The annual Barn Burner charity hockey game in Barrie...

Tavares lends a hand at education backpack packaging event

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Thousands of students across Ontario will head back to...

Barrie Colts enter new era as OHL approves sale

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A new chapter has begun for the Barrie Colts. The...

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