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City's updated Official Plan with guide growth for next 20 years

City's updated Official Plan with guide growth for next 20 years

By 2031, Barrie is expected to grow to 210,000 residents and 101,000 jobs, while the projection for 2041 includes 253,000 people
‘Modern-day slavery’ probe reveals 43 people living in ‘squalid’ conditions (11 photos)

‘Modern-day slavery’ probe reveals 43 people living in ‘squalid’ conditions (11 photos)

‘It is inconceivable that this was taking place in our community’: Barrie police chief; no charges have been laid
York Region cop who lives in Barrie charged with impaired

York Region cop who lives in Barrie charged with impaired

“This is very troubling considering the work that York Regional Police is doing to combat impaired driving,” police chief says after the OPP charge an off-duty constable with impaired driving
Councillors sit down with residents to hear their concerns

Councillors sit down with residents to hear their concerns

'Voter turnout in October’s municipal election was dismal and I believe we are in a democratic crisis and as a result, decision-making suffers,' says Aylwin
15 to 20 cm of snow and ice on the way

15 to 20 cm of snow and ice on the way

Possible freezing rain and strong winds expected Tuesday, warns Environment Canada
Oro-Medonte seeking nominees for citizen, senior of the year

Oro-Medonte seeking nominees for citizen, senior of the year

Entry deadline for Oro-Medonte awards is Feb. 28
Think your tax increase is high? Ramara council scoffs at proposed 19.9% jump

Think your tax increase is high? Ramara council scoffs at proposed 19.9% jump

Townships council tells staff to return with four per cent increase; Severn passes budget with 2.88 per cent hike
This free-throw contest could produce international champs

This free-throw contest could produce international champs

Free-throw championships have been happening since 1972, helping boys and girls participate in an athletic outlet and fostering sportsmanship
BREAKING NEWS: Rolling Stones to rock Burl's Creek

BREAKING NEWS: Rolling Stones to rock Burl's Creek

Iconic British band to perform in our area June 29; It's a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the world's greatest rock and roll band'
Nature and art are all around us!

Nature and art are all around us!

Outdoors columnist says nature provides innumerable moments of beauty