Artists have always been the soul of a community, and Barrie is calling upon its creative minds to leave an indelible mark by designing awards that will honour greatness and innovation in the city. The City of Barrie is inviting local artists to contribute their creativity to two prominent upcoming events: the Mayor’s Innovation Awards […]
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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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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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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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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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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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How does a sleepy town like Alliston wake up on an average weekday? Well, not usually to the screech of sirens and the crunch of shattered glass, and yet, that’s exactly what happened this past Tuesday. Early in the morning on March 25, 2025, at precisely 5:16 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP officers were dispatched to a
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