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Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.

American Physicians Eye Canada as Trump Stirs Political Turmoil

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The corridors of the University of California, San Francisco’s renowned medical centre were set to welcome a new leader this year — Ottawa’s celebrated cardiac surgeon Marc Ruel — until geopolitics intervened. In a decision that has captured headlines, Ruel declined the prestigious role to remain in Canada. His reasoning? Patriotism. “Canada is under duress […]

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Can Danielle Smith Navigate the 51st State Debate?

Politics, Top Stories /

Danielle Smith’s recent appearance at a Florida gala has sparked discussions about her approach to navigating U.S. political challenges, particularly her handling of controversial rhetoric and trade tensions. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has long been characterized by her pragmatic and calculated political strategies. Her recent appearance at a high-profile gala in Florida, co-headlined with conservative

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Why Ontario’s Sunshine List May Be Losing its Shine

Business, News /

Ontario’s Sunshine List—a symbol of transparency for public sector salaries—has ballooned into controversy, with experts questioning its relevance in today’s economic climate. When it was introduced in 1996, Ontario’s Sunshine List set out to expose and scrutinize public sector salaries exceeding $100,000. Back then, such a figure represented a mark of affluence, a salary worthy

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A Fresh Chapter in Canada-US Economic and Security Partnerships

Featured, Politics /

Canada and the United States have long shared a bond cemented by geography, history, and mutual interests. But as the world shifts and challenges arise, both nations find themselves grappling with how best to navigate their future together. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of upcoming negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump marks a pivotal moment

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Affordable Ways to Protect Your Barrie Business This Spring

Unreliable Weather /

As freezing rain threatens to blanket Barrie in ice, local businesses must act swiftly to protect their operations and ensure safety during severe weather conditions. Winter is no stranger to Barrie, but the spring season brings an icy reminder of the havoc storms can wreak. With forecasts predicting up to 10 millimetres of ice accumulation,

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The Economic Ripple Effect of Buying Canadian in Barrie

Business, Featured, News /

The growing animosity of international trade wars may be rattling global markets, but it’s quietly reshaping the local economies of cities like Barrie, Ontario, in ways once considered unlikely. When U.S. tariffs raise the stakes, the ‘Buy Canadian’ movement emerges as both an economic defence mechanism and a rallying cry for consumers to prioritize homegrown

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How America’s Perception of Allies Shifts Under Trump

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For decades, the United States and Canada shared more than a border—they shared a partnership rooted in trust, economic collaboration, and military alliances. Yet today, that relationship appears fractured, defined less by unity and more by partisan divide within the United States itself. Under President Donald Trump, American perceptions of global allies have undergone a

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