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Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.

The Income Divide: Canadian Politicians vs. Business Executives

Business, Politics /

It’s no secret that corporate executives earn hefty paychecks, but when a hospital CEO out-earns the Prime Minister of Canada, eyebrows are bound to raise. Earlier this week, Canada’s Prime Minister received a salary bump, increasing his annual earnings to $419,600. This figure encompasses both his parliamentary and prime ministerial duties. Yet, despite the increase, […]

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Resilience in Barrie: Picking Up the Pieces After the Ice Storm

Top Stories, Unreliable Weather /

Barrie’s ice storm didn’t just glaze the city in a glistening sheen of ice—it froze daily life in its tracks, leaving residents grappling with power outages, fallen branches, and disrupted routines. This past weekend, Barrie residents faced one of the harshest ice storms in recent memory, a storm so fierce it left entire neighbourhoods without

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American Physicians Eye Canada as Trump Stirs Political Turmoil

Featured, Top Stories /

The corridors of the University of California, San Francisco’s renowned medical centre were set to welcome a new leader this year — Ottawa’s celebrated cardiac surgeon Marc Ruel — until geopolitics intervened. In a decision that has captured headlines, Ruel declined the prestigious role to remain in Canada. His reasoning? Patriotism. “Canada is under duress

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Can Danielle Smith Navigate the 51st State Debate?

Politics, Top Stories /

Danielle Smith’s recent appearance at a Florida gala has sparked discussions about her approach to navigating U.S. political challenges, particularly her handling of controversial rhetoric and trade tensions. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has long been characterized by her pragmatic and calculated political strategies. Her recent appearance at a high-profile gala in Florida, co-headlined with conservative

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Why Ontario’s Sunshine List May Be Losing its Shine

Business, News /

Ontario’s Sunshine List—a symbol of transparency for public sector salaries—has ballooned into controversy, with experts questioning its relevance in today’s economic climate. When it was introduced in 1996, Ontario’s Sunshine List set out to expose and scrutinize public sector salaries exceeding $100,000. Back then, such a figure represented a mark of affluence, a salary worthy

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