Barrie: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Victim in fatal Etobicoke shooting is a Barrie teen. Here’s what we know • Nov. 10, 2026, 4:24 PM ET (CTV News)

Where does Barrie rank in Canada’s top places to live? • Nov. 10, 2026, 9:51 AM ET (CTV News)

Barrie truck driver dead following collision on QEW in Niagara • Nov. 6, 2026, 11:04 AM ET (CTV News)

Barrie Legion is remembering the fallen through flags of honour • Oct. 30, 2026, 8:06 AM ET (CTV News)

Fatal house fire in north-end Barrie • Oct. 25, 2026, 7:08 PM ET (CTV News)

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