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Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.

Examining Federal Tax Changes and Their Impact on Barrie Workers

When it comes to taxes, it’s easy to feel like you’re navigating a maze blindfolded. Now, with proposed federal tax cuts making headlines, many Canadians are left wondering how this will affect their wallets—and their communities. In Ottawa, federal leaders from the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, and Greens are pitching bold tax reforms in their bid […]

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Oro-Medonte’s Licensing Plan: Cracking Down on STR Violations

Illegal short-term rentals have long disrupted communities, but Oro-Medonte is saying enough is enough. With a comprehensive plan in motion, the township aims to wrest control back from rogue operators. The serene township of Oro-Medonte, known for its picturesque landscapes and tight-knit community spirit, has found itself battling a modern menace: illegal short-term rentals (STRs).

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Breaking Down Barrie Council’s 2024 Financial Shenanigans

Let’s face it—municipal politics rarely make for gripping dinner-table conversation, but Barrie’s 2024 financial report manages to serve up enough intrigue and eyebrow-raising figures to keep us all entertained. From hefty salaries to expenses that would make even the savviest accountant pause, let’s dive into the numbers and what they reveal about the cost of

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Barrie Seniors Should Take Note of Poilievre’s Retirement Plan

Retirement often feels like a horizon — distant and abstract, until it arrives, often with a flurry of financial concerns. For seniors in Barrie, Ontario, recent proposals from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aim to reshape that horizon, offering a suite of measures designed to ease financial pressures in the golden years. Poilievre’s proposals, unveiled during

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Why Political Instability in the US Could Drive Canadian Travel Interest Including Barrie

Political turbulence south of the border isn’t just fodder for late-night talk shows—it’s reshaping travel trends in profound and unexpected ways. When political storms brew in the United States, the ripple effects often reach far and wide. For some Americans, this unrest has sparked a desire to escape, even if just temporarily, to a place

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