Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.
As Ontarians, and particularly residents of Barrie, digest the details of the 2025 Ontario Budget tabled today, May 15, 2025, attention focuses on Premier Doug Ford’s government. This provincial spending plan, delivered by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, arrives amidst economic uncertainties, notably U.S. tariffs. For Barrie, the pressing question is how this budget, shaped under […]
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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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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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The air in Barrie is beginning to hum with a familiar, joyous energy, a gentle warmth heralding the arrival of longer days and the promise of unforgettable experiences. Central to this seasonal transformation is Open Air Dunlop 2025, a series of festivities poised to infuse the city with an extraordinary dose of summer fun. This
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Honda Canada’s decision to postpone its ambitious $15-billion electric vehicle investment project in Ontario, including significant operations near Alliston, isn’t just another corporate headline; it’s a development with substantial implications for the local economic landscape. The announced approximate two-year delay, attributed to a slowdown in the EV market, directly impacts the anticipated creation of 1,000
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A recent announcement regarding a 90-day cessation in the escalating trade hostilities between the United States and China has introduced a complex new variable for global commerce, the effects of which are poised to extend to Canadian consumers, particularly concerning import prices and the economic climate in communities such as Barrie. This development, while outwardly
US China Tariff Truce Essential Takeaways for Barrie Shoppers Today Read More »
A sobering 2024 Ontario Provincial Police report reveals 382 lives were extinguished on OPP-patrolled roads, the vast majority due to preventable driver actions. This grim tally underscores a stark truth: prevention remains the most potent medicine for Ontario’s highway safety. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) delivered this stark message, detailing a year where hundreds of
Preventable Deaths A Wake Up Call for Ontario Drivers Read More »
The air in Orillia is thick with anticipation as the community readies itself to honour some of its most exceptional individuals at the forthcoming Orillia Woman of the Year gala. This distinguished community recognition event, masterfully organized by the Orillia Business Women’s Association, transcends a mere awards night; it is a profound salute to the
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Alright, let me tell ya folks, some days are just bigger than others in the world of sports. And Sunday, May 11th, 2025, that was one for the ages, right here in our own backyard, Toronto! We’re not just talkin’ about a regular ball game in the Intercounty Baseball League; we’re talkin’ about a seismic
Sato Slams a Homer for History in Canadian Baseball! Read More »
Alright, let me tell ya somethin’, folks, especially you good hockey fans up in Barrie and across Canada! When you’re lookin’ at a two-nothin’ series hole, and the pressure’s on, what makes the difference? It ain’t just skill, lemme tell ya. It’s that deep down, gut-check thing, that fire in the eyes that screams, ‘I
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