Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.
To the parent gripping the steering wheel outside Sandhills Public School, the click of a speed enforcement camera is more than a nuisance—it’s a warning, a line drawn across the asphalt by Waterloo Region’s new approach to school zone safety. Since February, 17 automated cameras have quietly chronicled the habits of Waterloo Region’s drivers, turning […]
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Outside the farmers’ market, the crowd gathered in a semicircle, phones half-raised, drawn not by spectacle but by the presence of an alpaca whose gentle eyes seemed to reflect back the small-town heart of Oro-Medonte. Monty arrived on the scene almost by accident, though nothing about his ascent to local fame felt accidental. When the
A mascot, a movement, and Monty’s unforgettable legacy Read More »
Melania Trump strolls into the East Room, whispers follow her like a Wi-Fi signal—persistent, invisible, and occasionally glitchy. The world wants to know: can she finally prove she’s not a robot, or will the circuitry of public doubt keep humming? Artificial intelligence has shifted from the realm of science fiction into a fixture of daily
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Sixty-six thousand jobs vanished from the Canadian economy in August, driving the unemployment rate to 7.1 percent—the highest outside the pandemic era since 2016, according to fresh figures from Statistics Canada. The August labour report delivered a jolt to both policymakers and workers, revealing a loss that outpaced economic forecasts. Instead of a minor increase,
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Factories and storefronts across Canada woke Friday to the promise of sweeping change, as Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed a bold industrial strategy set to alter the economic landscape for local businesses. Speaking from Mississauga, Carney outlined a plan that pledges billions in support for workers and industries reeling from the disruptive tariffs imposed by
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There are moments when the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary—especially when even Deadpool himself shows up for movie night in Muskoka’s star-kissed air. On an unassuming August evening, the Muskoka Drive-In Theatre became the scene where Hollywood and local tradition effortlessly merged, proving that the simple joy of cinema is something everyone craves, no matter
Deadpool drops by Muskoka Drive-In for a celebrity popcorn adventure Read More »
Smoke curled above the fenced-off site where Barrie’s history of hardship met fresh uncertainty, as emergency crews tackled an early morning blaze that left more questions than answers. Shortly before dawn on September 4, a fire erupted at the former encampment stretching along John, Victoria, and Anne streets in Barrie. Firefighters arrived in force—three trucks
Barrie encampment blaze sparks questions and concern Read More »
Nearly 90,000 fewer international students received Canadian study permits in the first half of this year, a drop that has sent shockwaves through post-secondary halls and local communities alike. Canada’s reputation as a destination for global talent faces a defining moment. With the federal government’s introduction of a cap on international student visas in early
Student visas to Canada tumble as cap takes hold Read More »
When Premier Doug Ford poured out a bottle of Crown Royal whisky in front of cameras, he staged a protest that was as much about spectacle as substance. The gesture, directed at Diageo’s announcement to close its Amherstburg bottling plant, thrust performative politics to the centre of Ontario’s conversation on jobs and identity. Diageo’s decision
Why Doug Ford’s Crown Royal Dump Resonates Far Beyond Ontario Read More »
Tuesday morning, a hush fell abruptly over downtown Barrie as the familiar bustle of the public library was replaced by the unlikely sight of a swift evacuation. A gas leak, invisible yet urgent, forced the closure of one of the city’s busiest community spaces and sent ripples through the heart of the neighbourhood. Shortly after
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