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Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.

Can $2.8 Billion Solve Canada’s Indigenous Housing Crisis?

In cities where towering skyscrapers cast shadows on tent encampments, a growing housing crisis lays bare a tragic truth: Indigenous communities in Canada are disproportionately affected, with women facing an even heavier burden. Michael Wesley’s story is one of resilience and heartbreak, a journey through homelessness that underscores the systemic inequities faced by Indigenous people.

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Political Conversations in Canada Are Ignoring the Environment

In the 2021 federal election, environmental issues stood tall as the most pressing concern for Canadians. Fast-forward to 2025, and that priority has crumbled, with climate concerns falling to eighth place in the latest Vote Compass survey. What happened? Drawing from responses of over 161,000 Canadians, Vote Compass—a tool developed by Vox Pop Labs to

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Ryan Reynolds’ Heartfelt Plea for Ontario’s Grace Bowen Arena

The quiet streets of Cobourg, Ontario, recently became the setting for an extraordinary act of remembrance, as Ryan Reynolds lent his star power to preserve the legacy of a young girl whose courage has touched countless lives. On a Wednesday evening, under the hum of a virtual meeting, the Hollywood actor, known for his sharp

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