Top Stories

Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.

Political Conversations in Canada Are Ignoring the Environment

In the 2021 federal election, environmental issues stood tall as the most pressing concern for Canadians. Fast-forward to 2025, and that priority has crumbled, with climate concerns falling to eighth place in the latest Vote Compass survey. What happened? Drawing from responses of over 161,000 Canadians, Vote Compass—a tool developed by Vox Pop Labs to

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The President Who Cried Wolf

The rumble of international markets grows louder as a trade war between two global superpowers—China and the United States—continues to escalate. In this high-stakes game, the allies the U.S. once counted on are showing signs of fatigue and frustration. U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown the global economy into turbulence by announcing a 125 per

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Downtown Barrie

Downtown Barrie is Rebuilding After a Harsh Winter and the Ice Storm

In the wake of nature’s icy grip, the city of Barrie finds itself at a crossroads—facing the task of rebuilding what an unrelenting storm and harsh winter have left behind. But as streets thaw and businesses reopen their doors, a deeper story of resilience and community unfolds in Downtown Barrie. When the ice storm swept

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