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Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.

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

News /

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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Will a foodbelt tariff-proof Ontario agriculture?

Politics /

In an age marked by increasing global instability, Ontario faces a pressing need to safeguard its food supply. The proposal for an Ontario foodbelt, championed by MPPs Mike Schreiner and Bobbi Ann Brady, represents a crucial step towards protecting the province’s agricultural sector and ensuring food security for future generations. This initiative, reminiscent of past

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Economic Uncertainty Impacts Barrie’s Summer Housing Market

Real Estate /

Barrie’s housing market is experiencing an unusual summer, defying typical seasonal trends. While the rest of Canada anticipates a market warm-up, Barrie faces a slowdown, prompting questions about what factors are at play and how this impacts local residents. Across Canada, the housing market shows signs of cooling compared to last year. According to the

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Why Mark Carney Attended Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Mass

Politics /

Tens of thousands converged on St. Peter’s Square for the formal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, an event marked not only by ancient religious ritual but also by its unmistakable character as an important diplomatic event on the global stage. Among the assembled heads of state, dignitaries, and faithful was Canadian Prime Minister Mark

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Suspect Captured Exiting A Bus in Downtown Barrie Arrest

News /

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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What Impact Will Canada’s New AI Minister Have?

Politics /

Canada has appointed its first minister dedicated to artificial intelligence in the person of Evan Solomon, a move that has prompted immediate questions regarding the precise scope and anticipated influence of this new governmental portfolio. While the full contours of the role remain somewhat undefined, the Liberal party’s recent platform, released prior to the April

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