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Speed things up, councillors tell city staff

Speed things up, councillors tell city staff

After a debate that lasted almost an hour, Barrie city councillors directed staff to speed up the plan to take over garbage collection at apartment buildings and multi-unit residences across the city.
Investigation leads to trafficking charges

Investigation leads to trafficking charges

Members of the Barrie Police Street Crime Unit conducting an investigation in the downtown core
Check out Georgian College at open house, Saturday

Check out Georgian College at open house, Saturday

Get a hands-on experience at Georgian College Open House Saturday, November 7 at all seven campuses. Get a taste of what the Georgian College experience will be like.
Strike action ends at Simcoe County schools

Strike action ends at Simcoe County schools

Labour peace at Simcoe County schools as settlements reached with teachers and support workers.
By-election for Ward 7

By-election for Ward 7

By-election will be held to fill Ward 6 seat at Barrie City Council
Barrie Central teacher chosen for Parliament opportunity

Barrie Central teacher chosen for Parliament opportunity

​Mrs. Alicia Eliot, social studies teacher from Barrie Central Collegiate, has been chosen to participate in the Teachers institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy in Ottawa from February 21-26, 2016.
New enforcement hours for Collier Parkade

New enforcement hours for Collier Parkade

Changes are coming to the Collier Parkade enforcement hours.
Jury deliberations could begin tomorrow in beating trial (update)

Jury deliberations could begin tomorrow in beating trial (update)

Crown about to begin final submissions in trial centering on 2012 attack
Progress reports postponed as school boards, teachers continue labour battle

Progress reports postponed as school boards, teachers continue labour battle

Tentative agreement reached with CUPE
It's Gilda's Week

It's Gilda's Week

Theme for 2nd annual is connect, educate, donate