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The Neighbourhood: Ice Storm Updates with Mayor Alex Nuttall

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Severn Storm Update

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April 3, 2025 The State of Emergency declared on April 2 in the Township of Severn remains in effect.

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Orillia Storm Update - ongoing situation at Wastewater Treatment Centre

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(Updated) Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

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(Updated) Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy

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Things to do in the Barrie area for Easter 2025

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Barrie through the ages: A history of City Hall

March 25, 2025

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Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

2 days ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died.

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Richard Chamberlain, TV actor who starred in ‘Dr. Kildare,’ dies at 90

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Kevan Staples of 'High School Confidential' band Rough Trade has died

March 25, 2025

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March 25, 2025

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21st Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

April 3

Heritage Park

Save the date - the 21st annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival is taking place Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Barrie's beautiful Heritage Park! About the Festival The Barrie Public Library is the proud host of the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival held annually in beautiful Heritage Park.