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City of Barrie lifts significant weather event, ice storm clean-up continues

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Hudson's Bay liquidation begins at final stores with markdowns of up to 70 per cent

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Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute

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Temporary brush drop-off sites extended until May 3 as Simcoe County continues to recover from ice storm

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Meeting some more local candidates for the federal election, the Barrie Colts are moving on, a new book club at the library, and more

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City of Barrie extends landfill hours every Saturday until May 31 to support ice storm clean up

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Poilievre pushes crime crackdown in Saskatoon, Carney talks tariffs in a steel town

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Shine a light on local: Celebrate Barrie's businesses

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City of Barrie lifts significant weather event, ice storm clean-up continues

8 hours ago

Clean up from the late March ice storm continues across the City of Barrie, and crews are making positive progress.

Business

Hudson's Bay liquidation begins at final stores with markdowns of up to 70 per cent

9 hours ago

World

Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute

9 hours ago

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Temporary brush drop-off sites extended until May 3 as Simcoe County continues to recover from ice storm

10 hours ago

Local

City of Barrie extends landfill hours every Saturday until May 31 to support ice storm clean up

10 hours ago

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Poilievre pushes crime crackdown in Saskatoon, Carney talks tariffs in a steel town

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Two Men and a Truck campaign collecting comfort and care for local mothers in need

11 hours ago

As Mother’s Day approaches, one local business is shifting its focus from moving boxes to moving hearts.

History

Barrie through the ages: A history of Allandale Station

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What is the best sleeping position?

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Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons launches new guided tours for 2025

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Sainte Marie Among The Hurons Guided Tours

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Cirque de Paris returns to Barrie with a European circus spectacle like no other

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Canada’s Wonderland 2025 Season starts May 8

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Billy Idol on his first album in over a decade, surviving addiction, the Rock Hall and more

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When Billy Idol first entered American consciousness in the early '80s, leather-clad and bleached hair in tow, he not only brought a punk rock sound to the mainstream.