Younger population means large workforce By CHERYL BROWNE – Barrie Examiner January 7 2012 Statistics Canada is helping turn Barrie’s job stats from a positive into a negative. Upon hearing the news that Barrie’s unemployment numbers dropped almost a full percentage point, from 11.1...

Potentially hazardous material discovered inside former waste management plant By IAN?MCINROY – Barrie Examiner January 7 2012 Hazardous material first located at a Churchill Drive business in south-end Barrie on Wednesday night did not pose a public health risk, city officials said Friday afte...

Finding accommodation in Barrie becoming more difficult By Ian McInroy – Barrie Examiner January 6 2011 Paul Forget is grateful to have what most people take for granted. The 50-year-old feels fortunate being able to call a single room in a Mary Street rooming house his home. Read more ...

Typical homeowner faces $252 increase By Bob Bruton – Barrie Examiner January 4 2011 The typical Barrie homeowner faces a $252 increase in property taxes, user fees and capital works expenses this year. Read more ...

Transition Barrie presents ‘Stoneleigh,’ a Century of Challenges.Notice fromTransition Barrie January 2 2012WHERE: Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive, BarrieWHEN: Tuesday January 10th at 7 PM to 9:30 PM...

By Janis Ramsay Barrie Advance Dec 22, 2011 BARRIE – Barrie’s Beth Lawton still wants to move into a new waterfront condo project, despite the developer’s criminal past. Lawton and several other residents made a $10,000 reservation deposit for a unit at The West Lakefront Hotel and Private Resi...

By Councillor Alex Nuttall Barrie Examiner Dec 21 2011 With the first year of this council almost complete, it is amazing to look back at all of the things that have been completed and exciting to see those that are just beginning. Read more ...

Correct Group claiming $24 million for “loss of opportunity,” mayor vows to protect taxpayers By Janis Ramsay Barrie Advance Dec 21, 2011  The Correct Group has filed a $24-million lawsuit against the City of Barrie. As reported on barrieadvance.com Tuesday, the lawsuit by Alan Furbacher,...

Man linked to waterfront project ‘The West’ has previous fraud and theft convictions By BOB BRUTON – Barrie Examiner December 17 2011 The principal of a developer wanting to build along Barrie’s waterfront has a criminal record, including fraud, theft and threatening convictions, the Exam...

By SUSAN DOOLAN SPECIAL TO THE EXAMINER December 17 2011 A 90-year-old local author is slated to receive an award for his work in the new year. Vincent Barnes will be traveling to India next month to attend the award ceremony in person. Read more ...