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Sticker shock rarely elicits applause at city hall, but this week in Barrie, it forced council to swap grand ambition for measured compromise—at least where the city’s next library is concerned. The original vision for Barrie’s south-end library soared to almost 45,000 square feet—a testament to the city’s growth and the belief in libraries as […]
Barrie Residents Weigh In as Library Expansion Plans Shift Read More »
Few gatherings carry as much consequence as the G7 summit, and this year Alberta’s rolling landscapes set the stage for a showdown over tariffs that could define Canada’s economic future. For months, tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have rippled across borders, unsettling Canada’s manufacturing sector and driving unemployment to seven per cent. The cost
Will Residents See Relief if Trump and Carney Agree? Read More »
Sarah Chung stands at her convocation, degree in hand, but the celebration feels muted by uncertainty. Canada’s newest graduates are entering a workforce that’s less welcoming than at any time since the 1990s, and the numbers don’t lie—the country faces its highest youth unemployment rate in a quarter-century, pandemic years aside. The Canadian labour market,
Why youth unemployment is Canada’s warning sign Read More »
In the shadow of Doug Ford’s third successive majority, a quiet but potent movement is gathering, questioning whether Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have strayed too far from their fiscal roots. Doug Ford’s dominance in Ontario’s political arena—marked by an unprecedented third straight majority—has not silenced all voices on the right. Instead, it has sharpened debate over
Inside the secretive group shaking up Ontario’s right Read More »
In the corridors of local power, Innisfil is no longer content to watch decisions unfold from the sidelines. Recent appointments to Simcoe County’s key committees signal a shift in influence that could shape the region’s direction for years to come. Simcoe County council, a body whose work often escapes public scrutiny, has long relied on
From airport to economy, Innisfil’s council influence grows stronger Read More »
Neon jerseys shimmer on Jasper Avenue. Horns blare, strangers exchange grins, and for one electric moment, the lines that divide melt away. In Alberta, as the Oilers chase the Stanley Cup, it isn’t just a game—it’s a living, breathing testament to how sport can bind a province, and, just maybe, a country. The Oilers’ surge
Hockey Unites the Prairies as the Oilers Ignite Canadian Passion Read More »
When Barrie residents are invited to help decide which local lands deserve protection, the question emerges: whose vision of the city’s future becomes reality? In Barrie’s latest Conservation Trust initiative, the call for community feedback is not only a formality—it is the cornerstone upon which the city’s environmental legacy will be built. The Conservation Trust,
Let Your Voice Shape Barrie’s Land Protection Efforts Read More »
Ontario finds itself standing at the edge of a landfill precipice, with the spectre of a trade dispute threatening to turn a long-simmering problem into an immediate crisis. For decades, Ontario has shipped vast quantities of its waste to neighbouring U.S. states, particularly Michigan. This arrangement has become routine, yet fragile: one-third of Ontario’s trash
Ontario’s Landfill Crisis: Urgency, Politics, and Wasteful Realities Read More »
Hand-painted signs stand along Penetanguishene Road, echoing the unease that now envelops Simcoe County’s calm fields—an unease born of boundary lines and the ambitions that seek to redraw them. At the centre of the current debate are two municipal councils and their communities: the City of Barrie, seeking to expand its boundaries, and the Township
Barrie-Oro-Medonte debate unfolds as land, influence, and core values collide Read More »
When Canadians turn away from U.S. vacations, airline balance sheets feel it first. This sharp shift in travel sentiment—brought on by political tensions and currency woes—has thrown the industry into a new calculus, with direct implications for communities like Barrie that watch airline trends for hints about their own economic prospects. The latest data reveals
Canadians Are Rethinking U.S. Routes and What It Means for Airfare Read More »
