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Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.

Will Trump Burst Into Flames Crossing the Threshold of St Peter’s Basilica?

Politics /

The ancient stones of Rome, accustomed to the weight of history, bore witness to another significant convergence this week. Under skies that have watched empires rise and fall, St. Peter’s Square prepared for a solemn occasion drawing figures from across the contemporary global stage. Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in the Italian capital, joining […]

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Is AI Manipulating Canadian Voters in the 2025 Election News Void?

Politics /

The digital landscape shaping the upcoming 2025 Canadian federal election feels unsettlingly unfamiliar, marked by an unprecedented surge of artificial intelligence-generated material filling a void left by traditional news sources on major platforms. Researchers describe the situation as bordering on the ‘dystopian,’ raising profound questions about information integrity as voters prepare to head to the

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Can Prefabrication Technology Solve Canada’s Affordable Housing Puzzle?

News /

Amidst a landscape strained by housing shortages and rising costs across Canada, a new manufacturing facility has opened its doors in Barrie, Ontario, proposing a significant shift in how homes are built. EBS Global officially launched its plant on March 20, 2025, signalling its intent to leverage prefabrication technology and steel frame housing to accelerate

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Cayuga Court Delivers Guilty Verdicts for Pierzchala Murder Trial

News /

The air inside the historic Cayuga courthouse grew thick with anticipation as the hours stretched into Thursday evening. After weeks of testimony and evidence presented within the Ontario Superior Court, the fate of Randall McKenzie and Brandi Stewart-Sperry rested with twelve jurors. Their deliberations, which began earlier that day, culminated around 9 p.m. with a

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Your Weekend Survival Guide for the Barrie GO Train Shutdown

News /

Barrie commuters accustomed to the rhythm of weekend GO train travel face upcoming disruptions. Metrolinx, the provincial agency overseeing GO Transit, has announced a temporary suspension of train service on the Barrie line during two consecutive weekends in late April and early May 2025, necessitating alternative travel arrangements for passengers heading towards Toronto and intermediate

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Catch Championship Baseball Action as Baycats Launch Their Season May 15th

Sports /

Alright folks, listen up! Summer’s practically knockin’ at the door, and you know what that means? Real baseball is back! Forget the big leagues for a night, ’cause the heart of the game beats right here in Barrie. Your Barrie Baycats, the reigning champs, are ready to kick things off right for their home opener.

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Ontario Fuels Record Advance Voter Turnout Across Canada

Politics /

A significant surge in early participation marked the recent Canadian federal election’s advance polling period, shattering previous records. Preliminary figures indicate a remarkable 7.3 million Canadians cast their ballots over the four designated days, a substantial 25 percent increase compared to the 5.8 million early votes recorded in 2021. While this trend was observed nationwide,

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Record Food Bank Use Isn’t Just About Groceries Anymore

Health & Safety /

Record numbers flooding Canadian food banks signal more than just hunger; they act as a stark economic indicator, a modern ‘canary in the coal mine’ warning of deep cracks in the nation’s affordability and social safety net. Across Canada, the demand for emergency food assistance has reached unprecedented levels. Food Banks Canada reported a staggering

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The Rise of the Politically-Prompted Barrie Staycation

Politics, Travel /

Isn’t it peculiar how the grand tapestry of global events can influence whether Mrs. Higgins next door decides to finally visit Penetanguishene instead of Florida this winter? It seems the winds of political change and a generally unsettled world are subtly nudging folks right here in Barrie, and indeed across Canada, to reconsider their holiday

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