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Steel and concrete may hold up a bridge, but it’s political capital that keeps a city moving forward. Barrie’s new Dunlop Street overpass, a $120 million undertaking set to dominate Highway 400 for the next four years, is about more than traffic and timelines—this is a referendum on what the community values, and what its […]
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Headlights flickered in the early dawn as traffic on Highway 11 ground to an unexpected halt, the silence broken only by the whir of emergency vehicles and the anxious murmurs of stranded drivers. The ripple effect of a single accident unfurled through Oro-Medonte, catching the community off guard and exposing the thin line between everyday
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A viral trend has swept across Canadian screens: everyday people swapping traditional financial experts for advice from online personalities. The question is, can trust built in a sixty-second video shape the fate of a hard-earned paycheque? Across the country, Canadians—young adults, retirees, and everyone in between—are tuning in to TikTok and YouTube, seeking tips on
Is your favourite influencer really a financial expert? Read More »
Markham’s early summer days were marred not by sunshine but by a series of home invasions that unsettled the city’s usually steady rhythm. The victims, largely sex trade workers, found their sense of safety shattered, and the community left with questions that demanded answers. Between May and June, multiple incidents unfolded in Markham, drawing the
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A single guitar’s notes can drift across Meridian Place, catching the ears of passersby and bringing an unplanned smile. In Barrie, street performers aren’t just local colour—they’re the pulse of the urban landscape, weaving music and story into the city’s daily rhythm. But what does it take to step into that role, and who decides
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Barrie’s downtown is no stranger to change, but the quiet arrival of artificial intelligence could mark a turning point for every business on Dunlop Street. For local enterprises, the message is clear: don’t get left behind. AI opportunity assessment isn’t reserved for tech giants in Toronto or global conglomerates. In fact, small cities like Barrie
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Airport loudspeakers crackle with announcements, but today their message carries a sharper edge—security warnings. The shadow cast by bomb threats at Canadian airports is long, touching travellers and industry alike. Nav Canada, the private corporation overseeing air navigation across the nation, now finds itself at the centre of a storm. Airport authorities have been forced
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Blue skies over Will Dwyer Park rarely foreshadow trouble, yet one unremarkable evening, the rhythm of a basketball game at Barrie’s waterfront was punctuated by sirens and flashing lights. For the teens on the court, the summer air shifted from playful to tense in an instant. Barrie’s lakeshore is more than a scenic backdrop for
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On a quiet morning, an unassuming Ontario tech company set its sights on the one foe that respects no border: the spread of dangerous diseases. The stakes are clear. Recent health scares have exposed not just the vulnerabilities in public health systems but also the gaping holes in traditional tracking methods. At the heart of
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Walk down the near-empty aisles of north Barrie’s Toys “R” Us and you don’t just witness a store closing—you watch a piece of the city’s collective memory packing up for good. For decades, this Toys “R” Us was more than a retail footprint. It was where Barrie’s families ushered in birthdays, holiday rituals, and Saturday
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