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Barrie's 'border dispute' with townships lands at Queen's Park

Barrie's 'border dispute' with townships lands at Queen's Park

'It can’t be the never-never plan. It needs to be one that has a schedule and timeline,' says Barrie Mayor; city seeking 4,000 acres from Oro-Medonte and Springwater
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Hands off: Oro-Medonte mayor says Barrie doesn't need its land

Hands off: Oro-Medonte mayor says Barrie doesn't need its land

'The land ... to expand the city's boundary is not needed nor is it appropriate for industrial purposes,' says Mayor Randy Greenlaw; three councils to receive report Wednesday
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Barrie mayor declares 'success' from boundary study conclusions

Barrie mayor declares 'success' from boundary study conclusions

Consultant's report says Barrie likely has sufficient employment area land to meet long-term demands through 2051
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Cost of policing in Barrie could increase by 7%, or $4.8M, in 2025

Cost of policing in Barrie could increase by 7%, or $4.8M, in 2025

'It increases our visibility in the downtown,' chief says of proposed deployment, requiring seven full-time special constables; draft budget for police sits at $72.34 million
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Barrie unanimously backs $9.9M for Lakehead satellite campus downtown

Barrie unanimously backs $9.9M for Lakehead satellite campus downtown

'Busier streets become safer streets. The more people you put down there, I think it’s good,' says deputy mayor
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'Needs to get done': Local boundary picture could soon come into focus

'Needs to get done': Local boundary picture could soon come into focus

'We need more land to accommodate large manufacturing,' says deputy mayor; consultant's presentation expected Dec. 11
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Mayor says Barrie is 'underfunded,' 'ignored' by County of Simcoe

Mayor says Barrie is 'underfunded,' 'ignored' by County of Simcoe

Deloitte LLP report, which cost Barrie taxpayers $45,000, concludes County of Simcoe provides value for services it provides, such as paramedics and long-term care
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'Distressing': New homeless encampment growing near Barrie park

'Distressing': New homeless encampment growing near Barrie park

'I keep thinking about winter. I don’t know how they keep warm,' woman says of growing encampment
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COLUMN: Waiting for winter, but will it ever come?

COLUMN: Waiting for winter, but will it ever come?

It’s grey, wet and very cool outside, with no sign of the white stuff; 'snow always brings back memories, however, and usually good ones,' says columnist
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Higher education plans for Barrie come with a big price tag

Higher education plans for Barrie come with a big price tag

Lakehead University’s STEM Hub could cost Barrie $9.9 million for construction and operational expenses during the next five years, officials warn
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