Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.
Imagine the buzz, the low hum of excited chatter punctuated by the clatter of controllers and the rustle of protective sleeves. It’s more than just a marketplace; it’s a convergence point, a temporary haven where shared passions create an almost tangible energy. This is the scene anticipated at the upcoming Barrie Game Exchange, an event […]
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Imagine the bright anticipation in a child’s eyes as summer approaches, dreaming of adventures, friendships, and sun-soaked days. Yet, for some families in Barrie, the reality of affording such experiences creates a shadow. Now, a heartwarming initiative aims to dispel that shadow, ensuring the laughter of summer camp is accessible to more children. The City
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Alright, let me tell ya somethin’! You wanna see goals? You wanna see good Ontario boys lightin’ the lamp? Then you shoulda been in Oshawa Thursday night! The Oshawa Generals, yeah, those Generals, they put on a clinic, a real show, dumpin’ the Barrie Colts 8-4 to finish the sweep and march right into the
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The familiar crack of the bat meeting ball will soon echo at Athletic Kulture Stadium, but this weekend’s game carries a weight far heavier than athletic competition. As the Barrie Baycats prepare for their season, they first join community members for a crucial fundraising event, highlighting a stark reality facing the city: a dramatic surge
Home Runs for the Hungry Returns as Barrie Food Insecurity Triples Read More »
Four days after securing a fourth mandate for the Liberal party, Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to address the nation and delineate the priorities for his newly formed government. This initial post-election press conference, scheduled for 11 a.m. EDT in Ottawa, represents a critical moment for Carney to set the tone and direction following
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The Ontario government is embarking on a significant examination, signalling a potential shift in its approach to substance use within the correctional system. Officials are now tasked with investigating the feasibility of implementing involuntary addiction treatment for individuals incarcerated, on probation, or under parole supervision, a move prompted by escalating public safety concerns and stark
Ontario May Compel Addiction Treatment for Inmates and Parolees Read More »
The mere suggestion that online retail behemoth Amazon might reveal the portion of a product’s price attributable to import tariffs sent immediate shockwaves through Washington D.C. in late April 2025. While the company swiftly denied any such finalized plan, the fierce reaction, particularly from the White House, exposed a raw nerve surrounding price transparency and
Who Pays the Price? Unmasking Tariffs and Manufacturing Costs Read More »
Another tax season culminates today, April 30th, marking the official filing deadline for the majority of Canadian taxpayers. It’s a date circled on calendars nationwide, including for many in Barrie, representing the final opportunity to submit returns to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) without facing immediate financial repercussions for tardiness, particularly if there’s a balance
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Let me tell ya, that one stings. You play your guts out, you think you got it, and then BAM! Lights out. The Barrie Colts went into Oshawa Tuesday night, played maybe their best game of the whole series, and still came out on the wrong end of a 7-6 double overtime gut-punch against those
Colts Cornered! Double OT Heartbreak Pushes Barrie to the Brink Read More »
As preliminary results from the 2024 Federal Election settled across the nation, a familiar political hue solidified over Simcoe County. While national voter turnout saw a notable increase compared to recent electoral history, the region’s political landscape remained unchanged, firmly painted in Conservative blue. Despite tighter races elsewhere and a resulting Liberal minority government nationally,
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