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May 17th, 2012
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By Laurie Watt Simcoe.com May 16, 2012 BARRIE - Home sales in Barrie are outpacing the blooming of spring flowers, says the president of the Barrie and District Association of Realtors....
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Apr 26th, 2012
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'People need to get recreation and exercise'By Bob Bruton - Barrie Examiner April 26 2012 It’s an old argument, but one which will affect service levels and their costs for years to come in Barrie.What should property taxes pay for? The answer used to be services for property, not people....
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Apr 23rd, 2012
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By BOB BRUTON Barrie Examiner April 17 2012Barrie residents could be putting their garbage out once every two weeks, and paying separately for the privilege, under a proposed sustainable waste management strategy. ...
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Apr 22nd, 2012
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By Bob Bruton – Barrie Examiner April 14 2010Barrie’s mayor and city councillors are receiving a 2% pay raise this year. This will increase Mayor Jeff Lehman’s base annual salary to $89,635 and Barrie’s 10 councillors will each receive base salaries of $30,28. The increase amounts to another $1...
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Apr 5th, 2012
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By BOB BRUTON Barrie Examiner April 4 2012PPG Canada has relocated its glass operations to Barrie, along with 20 full-time jobs.Read more...
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Apr 1st, 2012
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Mayor says current parking spaces are ‘not getting used very well’By BOB BRUTON – Barrie Examiner- March 31 2012Metered parking at night, much higher fines, non-resident fees and parking apps are being considered in Barrie’s new parking strategy for its downtown and waterfront.Read more...
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Mar 28th, 2012
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Drummond’s reforms make sense, but can they work?By Jeff Lehman – Barrie Examiner March 27 2012For the past six decades, an unprecedented period of economic expansion and social liberation has brought our country an unprecedented quality of life. What we consider a middle-class lifestyle today ...
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Mar 25th, 2012
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Sunshine List shows top public earnersBarrie Examiner March 23 2012…Janice Skot, president and chief executive officer at Barrie’s Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, took the top local spot at $292,300, plus $56,154 in taxable benefits.Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health and chie...
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Mar 23rd, 2012
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Email from Simcoe Region COC March 23 2012Support us on Monday night- March 26th. at 7:00 pm at Barrie City Council...
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Mar 16th, 2012
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Neighbours raise concerns over 510-unit project By BOB BRUTON – Barrie Examiner March 16 2012 A planned seniors community near Barrie’s Little Lake has the green light, despite continued concerns from area residents. Read more ...