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Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.

Ontario Cannabis Rules: Uncovering Windows for Safety and “Cafe” Appeal

Business /

Imagine walking down a vibrant high street in Barrie, past shops with inviting window displays, cafes spilling onto the sidewalk, and boutiques showcasing their wares. Now, picture a cannabis store nestled among them. For years, these legal retailers have operated behind obscured glass, a requirement stemming from provincial regulations designed to prevent viewing products from […]

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Avoid Melanoma This Victoria Day

Health & Safety /

With the anticipated arrival of good weather for the Victoria Day holiday, Barrie area residents are undoubtedly making plans to enjoy the city’s beautiful parks, waterfront, and numerous outdoor spaces. While embracing these opportunities for recreation and relaxation, it becomes critically important to consider the silent, yet significant, health risks posed by sun exposure. This

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Who Gets a Slice of Barrie’s Funding Pie: The Carnival Conundrum

Politics /

The request by Carnival Barrie for $50,000 from civic coffers is more than a simple appeal for financial aid; it forces a stark examination of a persistent municipal question: who gets funding for Barrie events, and upon what clear, consistently applied principles are such decisions made? This single festival’s plea brings into sharp focus the

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Kitchener Measles Case Impacts Barrie School Safety

Health & Safety /

A school closure in Kitchener due to a confirmed measles case isn’t merely a distant headline; it’s a critical warning that lands uncomfortably close to home for communities like Barrie. The shutdown of Eastwood Collegiate Institute for public health’s vaccination verification offers immediate, pressing lessons for the entire Ontario education system. This analysis will dissect

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Barrie Braces for Ford’s 2025 Ontario Budget

Politics /

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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Innisfil Cruisers: Community Driven, More Than Just Metal

News /

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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The UNICEF Report’s Wake-Up Call for Canadian Parents

News /

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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Honda’s Two-Year EV Delay Spells Trouble for Local Ontario Jobs

Business /

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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US China Tariff Truce Essential Takeaways for Barrie Shoppers Today

News, Politics /

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

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