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Barrie’s much-anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration is finding a new home in the heart of downtown as Meridian Place prepares to host thousands on December 31. After more than two decades of tradition, Barrie’s iconic New Year’s Eve festivities are getting a fresh backdrop. This year, the city’s beloved party will unfold at Meridian Place, […]
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Rows of donated coats and children’s shoes now line the walls of 128 Penetang Street, where The Give Back Rack, a community-driven thrift shop, quietly signals a new phase in Barrie’s support for families in need. Barrie Families Unite (BFU), known for connecting residents with essentials, has launched this pilot thrift shop as both a
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Barrie’s streets pulse with energy as neighbours, strangers, and first responders come together for a cause that’s reshaping the season for many local families. In Simcoe County, the annual paramedic food and toy drive has quickly grown into a cherished tradition, with paramedics at the heart of a wide-reaching campaign to gather essential items for
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Talk of a new branch and an expanded budget has placed Barrie’s public library at the heart of community discussions, setting the stage for a transformation in how residents interact with civic services. Barrie’s population growth over recent years has placed immense pressure on public infrastructure, none more so than community hubs like libraries. The
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City councillors in Barrie have set their sights on a new approach to keeping intersections safe, voting to pursue provincial approval for a red-light camera program. The move signals both urgency and frustration in the ongoing quest to reduce collisions and protect residents. Traffic lights in Barrie are more than a routine stop—they are the
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Surveyors’ tape flutters on the edge of farmland, marking not just a field but the battleground for Barrie’s bold bid to expand its borders into Springwater—a contest where local governance, provincial mandates, and millions of dollars converge. For Barrie, the push to redraw its northern boundary is no mere cartographer’s whim. Driven by rapid population
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Brown paper bags line the curbs of Barrie, bracing for their last journey before the snow buries all signs of autumn. The city’s annual yard waste collection, usually a brisk autumn affair, has been stretched into December, offering residents a final reprieve to whisk away fallen leaves before winter settles in. City services announced the
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As Barrie council prepares to chart the city’s future, local leaders face a trio of critical decisions: the 2026 municipal budget, the implementation of red-light cameras, and the fate of library funding. These deliberations will shape not only finances but also the daily lives of residents. City councillors are poised to examine budget proposals that
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At more than $287,000 and climbing, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Auxiliary’s 50/50 jackpot has transformed a simple game of chance into a headline-grabbing community phenomenon. With November’s draw deadline looming, Barrie residents are snapping up tickets for a shot at the record-breaking prize. This isn’t just about luck; it’s about supporting the push
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Beneath the shimmering surface of Lake Simcoe, a silent crisis intensifies. The region’s iconic water body, long a sanctuary for anglers and families alike, now shoulders a burden that threatens its very future. Lake Simcoe, stretching across central Ontario, finds itself under significant ecological stress. Worsening water quality is linked to mounting levels of pollutants
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