Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.
The spring real estate season always brings excitement and a tinge of uncertainty, and in Simcoe County, 2025 is no exception. With a market that balances the good, the bad, and the ugly, buyers and sellers alike are navigating shifting trends. This past February, the Simcoe County real estate market saw a slight decline in […]
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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
Why Ontario’s Sunshine List May Be Losing its Shine Read More »
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
A Fresh Chapter in Canada-US Economic and Security Partnerships Read More »
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,
Affordable Ways to Protect Your Barrie Business This Spring Read More »
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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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
How America’s Perception of Allies Shifts Under Trump Read More »
It’s nearly impossible to separate sports from the broader societal and political currents swirling around them. Why do stadiums become battlegrounds for political opinions? Can you blame fans for reacting? The Toronto Blue Jays’ home opener in March 2025 is a prime example of how the sports world often intersects with political tensions. As the
Sports, Politics, and the Emotional Tug of National Anthems Read More »
Few stories leave us grappling with the human side of investigations like the recent SIU ruling on the Barrie Police case. Behind the headlines, there’s a story of a tangled moment, a fractured collarbone, and a search for truth. When a 24-year-old man found himself in a Barrie parking lot on a brisk November evening,
Questions and Answers on the SIU’s Barrie Police Ruling Read More »
In the heart of Milwaukee, a simple yet striking digital billboard flashes an unorthodox plea: “Tariffs Are A Tax.” This bold message, paid for by the Government of Canada, is at the centre of an ambitious campaign aimed at educating Americans about the economic impact of tariffs. While billboards are a staple of roadside advertising,
Canada Takes to the Highways: A Creative Approach to Tariff Education Read More »
On the surface, Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte (BSOM) appears unshakable—a steadfast Conservative stronghold since its inception. But beneath its calm political waters, signs of change are quietly emerging. Dr. Rose Zacharias, a seasoned family physician and former president of the Ontario Medical Association, is no stranger to uphill battles. After finishing second in the 2023 provincial election against
A Conservative Fortress Faces a Liberal Revival in BSOM Read More »
