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Streaming Services are Redefining What It Means to Be Canadian Content

Events & Entertainment, News /

Imagine settling in for your next binge session only to discover that the definition of “Canadian content” might be shifting under your feet—thanks to streaming giants like Netflix eyeing their own slice of the Canadian pie. Canadian content—affectionately known as CanCon—has always been about more than just ticking boxes on regulatory forms. It’s about ensuring […]

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Meet SPACES, the Community-Focused Network Without Algorithms

Arts & Culture /

In an era where social media feels more like a noisy battleground than a community space, Barrie welcomes a breath of fresh air: SPACES, a new kind of social network designed to reconnect people and ideas authentically. SPACES is not just another app—it’s a bold experiment in fostering community-centric engagement. Built for the residents of

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A Young Generation Rediscovers Love for Antiques in Barrie

Arts & Culture, Featured /

It’s no secret that Barrie’s antique scene has been catching the eye of a younger generation. What’s surprising, though, is how deeply they’ve fallen in love with it. Walking into Sanford and Son Emporium, nestled in a nearly century-old building on Innisfil Street, feels like stepping into a treasure chest. Each corner brims with whispers

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Barrie Seniors Should Take Note of Poilievre’s Retirement Plan

News /

Retirement often feels like a horizon — distant and abstract, until it arrives, often with a flurry of financial concerns. For seniors in Barrie, Ontario, recent proposals from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aim to reshape that horizon, offering a suite of measures designed to ease financial pressures in the golden years. Poilievre’s proposals, unveiled during

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Signal

Battle Lines Drawn: Media Integrity in the Age of Polarization

Op-ed / Rant /

What happens when media stops prioritizing accountability and instead embraces a game of ‘Who’s yelling louder’? That’s the scene we’re in, and trust me, it’s more absurd than a bad improv class. So here we are: a leaked Signal chat involving military strikes, a journalist from The Atlantic, and national security stakes that would make

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Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Woman in Downtown Barrie

News, People /

Some stories immediately grab your attention, and this time—it’s a quiet mystery unfolding in the heart of Barrie. Forget your typical headlines; Suzanne’s case isn’t just a news bite. It begs a larger question—how does someone vanish? Suzanne, a 40-year-old woman, has been reported missing and is believed to be somewhere in downtown Barrie. The

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