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Barrie Residents Can Stay Ahead of Ontario’s Tight Job Market

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Barrie’s rising generation is colliding with one of Ontario’s toughest job markets in recent memory, where even relentless applicants are met with silence and narrowing opportunities. For those focused on Barrie local jobs, the stakes are personal—and the strategies for survival require more than just persistence. Ontario’s youth unemployment rate currently outpaces the national average, […]

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Discover If Ottawa’s Royals Find More Fun in Hockey or Carriages

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Picture the anticipation: Ottawa’s tree-lined avenues glimmer in the May sun, hearts beating just a bit faster in the city’s core. Today, the capital is not just hosting a royal visit—it’s playfully daring to show King Charles and Queen Camilla just how much fun one can squeeze from a Canadian day. The city hums as

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Kingston bestiality case elicits community response

Health & Safety, News /

In Kingston, Ontario, a recent investigation has brought to light disturbing allegations of bestiality, shaking the community and raising critical questions about animal rights, legal boundaries, and ethical responsibilities. The case involves two individuals charged with bestiality and injuring an animal, stemming from graphic images and videos discovered on cellphones during a drug-related investigation. The

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Barrie residents should prepare for potential mail disruptions

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A possible Canada Post strike looms over Barrie, with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) issuing a strike notice that could halt mail delivery by Friday. With a looming Friday deadline, residents and businesses should consider getting their mail out before Friday, because the potential disruption could affect everyone. The CUPW, representing approximately 55,000

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Suspect Captured Exiting A Bus in Downtown Barrie Arrest

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The search following a concerning assault on Mayfair Drive reached a decisive point Saturday afternoon when Barrie police located and apprehended the individual they sought in the city’s core. The incident, which prompted a public appeal for assistance, concluded with a suspect taken into custody while exiting a transit bus. The original event unfolded on

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Innisfil Cruisers: Community Driven, More Than Just Metal

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The gleaming chrome and resonant rumble of engines at Innisfil Beach Park signify more than just a gathering of automotive enthusiasts; they represent the Innisfil Beach Cruisers Car Club’s profound ‘drive for success’ in fostering community spirit, supporting local causes, and building lasting friendships. This club, while rooted in a passion for classic and modern

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The UNICEF Report’s Wake-Up Call for Canadian Parents

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It’s a conversation starter that no one really wants to have, yet the latest UNICEF Report Canada brings it right to our doorsteps: many of our young people are navigating some really tough social waters. When we hear about widespread youth social struggles, including alarming bullying statistics and pervasive friendship challenges, it’s more than just

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