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Every spring, the annual CAA Worst Roads campaign reads like a roll call of Ontario’s most infamous potholes and headaches. This year, as Banwell Road in Windsor claims the dubious honour of worst in the Southwest, Barrie drivers might well breathe a sigh of relief—because, truth be told, it could be worse. Roads shape the […]
Could Be Worse: Barrie’s Roads Compared to Windsor and Beyond Read More »
Picture a Barrie where artificial intelligence doesn’t just recommend your next novel, but helps manage city services and reshapes entire industries. That future, led by artificial general intelligence, could arrive sooner than many expect—and with it, both promise and peril for every resident. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) isn’t just another tech buzzword. It signals a
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Dawn broke over Barrie with the uneasy clarity of a missing truck and the quiet hum of a city waking to the realities of modern crime. What began as a routine morning for one local resident—empty driveway, cup of coffee cooling on the counter—quickly became the starting point for a story that threads together old-fashioned
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School hallways in Simcoe County, once the exclusive domain of students and educators, are again under scrutiny as the provincial government pushes for the return of School Resource Officer programs. The question hanging over the county is not simply whether police belong in schools, but what their presence means for education, safety, and the broader
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Not every sound in the woods is a squirrel. With recent black bear sightings near communities like Minden Hills, Ontario residents are reminded that the wild can sometimes wander closer than expected, making outdoor safety knowledge more important than ever. Ontario’s diverse landscapes—from dense forests to winding streams—are home to black bears, creatures known for
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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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Certification is rarely headline news, but for Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, the process marks a turning point—one that could alter the rhythm of regional transportation and reshape how the community connects beyond Oro-Medonte’s rolling fields. At the heart of this transition is the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA), stewarded by the County of Simcoe, now
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Every street in Barrie is about to gain a new, unmistakable accessory: a set of waste carts, delivered directly to driveways beginning June 16. For residents, readiness isn’t just recommended—it’s essential as the city ushers in automated cart collection, a significant change in how waste makes its journey from home to curb. Barrie’s move to
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Simcoe County, polish up your sunglasses and loosen those collar buttons—2025’s summer forecast all but begs you to Rejoice to the Sun gods! Will this season be a sun worshipper’s paradise, or a humidity-fuelled epic where every beach day comes with a side of weather-watching anxiety? Let’s break it down, Phil Connors style. Simcoe County
This Summer in Simcoe County Could Have You Chasing Shade Read More »
Smoke carried on the wind has become a harbinger of upheaval for many in northwestern Ontario, yet for Barrie, it signals something else—the test of an emergency plan and a city’s willingness to act as sanctuary. This season’s wildfires, flaring with renewed urgency, have forced hundreds from homes in remote communities. The Webequie First Nation,
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