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Dec 29, 2024 · According to the online database Statista, the most popular New Year’s resolution among Americans for 2025 is to “save more money.” Surprisingly, at least to me, it beat out “eating healthier” and “exercising more,” which took the next two spots.

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Jan 5, 2025 · Barrie, Ontario Obituaries posted regularly at BarrieToday.com. The Firestone family is heartbroken at the sudden loss of our father, brother, uncle, and partner, Shawn David Edward, who passed away in the ICU at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on Friday, January 17, 2025

6 days ago · Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to their first all-time high of 2025 as Wall Street regained a bit of the momentum that catapulted it to 57 records last year. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%

4 days ago · A Barrie psychotherapist ticketed for trespassing in Berczy Park near a homeless encampment last summer is making a deputation to city council on Wednesday concerning this year’s police budget increase. Kaitlin Baldwin, a registered psychotherapist, was handcuffed by city police officers and ...

Jan 23, 2025 · More, $258.75 more. That’s how much it will likely cost the typical Barrie homeowner this year in higher property taxes and infrastructure levies, along with water and sewer rates. Councillors have now given initial approval to the increases, and city council will consider final approval Jan. 29 ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Barrie’s share of the costs for services provided by the County of Simcoe will rise again this year, city councillors heard Wednesday night during a presentation of the county’s 2025 operating and capital budgets. “The county continuously works to …

Jan 21, 2025 · When Oro-Medonte council convenes Wednesday afternoon, it will determine what direction the township will take when it comes to dealing with the City of Barrie’s proposed boundary expansion plans. According to the report, outlining options regarding Barrie's proposed boundary expansion and Hemson ...

Jan 4, 2025 · In response to the winter weather and significant snowfall in our area, the City of Barrie has declared a significant weather event that will impact travel and services throughout the municipality. This declaration is made in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways ...