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Guerrero, Springer sparks Blue Jays, who hit 5 HRs and cut Mariners ALCS lead to 2-1 with 13-4 rout.

Guerrero, Springer sparks Blue Jays, who hit 5 HRs and cut Mariners ALCS lead to 2-1 with 13-4 rout

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer woke up Toronto’s offense as the Blue Jays hit five home runs to rebound from an early deficit, routing the Seattle Mariners 13-4 Wednesday night

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 4h

Industry minister threatens legal action as Stellantis's Brampton move raises fears.

Stellantis's Brampton decision latest worrying sign for Canadian auto sector

Fears that Canada's automotive industry could lose out to the U.S. are becoming more of a reality after Stellantis said it was moving planned production of its Jeep Compass from Brampton, Ont., to Ill...

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 7h

No bones about it when it comes to rules for G1 drivers after bizarre incident in Dufferin County.

No bones about it when it comes to rules for G1 drivers after bizarre incident in Dufferin County

Novice drivers need to follow the rules

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 8h

Conservatives, Liberals clash over youth unemployment as Tories pitch training reform.

Conservatives, Liberals clash over youth unemployment as Tories pitch training reform

Young workers in Canada are facing an increasingly bleak jobs market — and the federal Conservatives and Liberals are at odds over how the government could help

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 8h

City of Barrie's credit rating reaches a milestone.

City of Barrie's credit rating reaches a milestone

S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has upgraded the City of Barrie’s credit rating from ‘AA+’ to ‘AAA’, the highest possible rating

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 8h

Barrie police getting $1.2M from province for various projects.

Barrie police getting $1.2M from province for various projects

The Ontario government is providing the Barrie Police Service with more than $1.26 million as part of a $91 million investment it says will help to protect families and communities across the province

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 9h

(Updated) Concerns ripple through auto industry after Stellantis shifts away from Ont. plant.

Stellantis's Brampton decision latest worrying sign for Canadian auto sector

Fears that Canada's automotive industry could lose out to the U.S. are becoming more of a reality after Stellantis said it was moving planned production of its Jeep Compass from Brampton, Ont., to Ill...

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 10h

Stellantis's Brampton decision latest worrying sign for Canadian auto sector.

Stellantis's Brampton decision latest worrying sign for Canadian auto sector

Fears that Canada's automotive industry could lose out to the U.S. are becoming more of a reality after Stellantis said it was moving planned production of its Jeep Compass from Brampton, Ont., to Ill...

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 11h

Fall season is still construction season in Barrie, especially in the south end.

Fall season is still construction season in Barrie, especially in the south end

Fall season does not mean the end of construction season in Barri

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 12h

County of Simcoe wraps up hospice investment.

County of Simcoe wraps up hospice investment

County of Simcoe councillors recently presented a cheque for $437,987 to representatives of the Simcoe County Hospice Alliance, marking the final installment of the County’s five-year commitment to en...

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 13h

Speeding charges top list of traffic offences during Thanksgiving long weekend: OPP

Four people died in separate collisions on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads during the Thanksgiving long weekend, as the OPP joined Canadian policing partners for Operation Impact

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 13h

Battery recycling bags not to be mailed, instead available for pickup: City of Barrie barrie360.com/2025-barrie-...

Battery recycling bags not to be mailed, instead available for pickup: City of Barrie

Battery Collection Week is coming up in Barrie, and recycling bags can now be picked up at select locations across the city.

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 14h

(Updated) Politicians call on Stellantis to fulfil promises to Brampton, Ont., autoworkers.

Unifor says Stellantis moving Jeep production slated for Brampton, Ont., to Illinois

A union representing autoworkers at Jeep's Brampton assembly plant in Ontario says production that had been slated there is being moved to Illinois

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 14h

OPP investigate drive-by shooting in Severn Township.

OPP investigate drive-by shooting in Severn Township

Orillia OPP is investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred shortly after 11:30 on Saturday night in Severn Township

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 15h

How you can get your hands on a piece of Hudson's Bay history.

How you can get your hands on a piece of Hudson's Bay history

When Hudson's Bay filed for creditor protection and closed its stores, it left thousands of pieces of art and artifacts the retailer owned in need of a new home

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 16h

Canadian men hold 13th-ranked Colombia to a scoreless draw in international soccer friendly barrie360.com/colombia-can...

Canadian men hold 13th-ranked Colombia to a scoreless draw in international soccer friendly

Canada gave a strong effort before fending off a late charge to hold 13th-ranked Colombia to a scoreless draw in a soccer friendly.

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 16h

Unifor says Stellantis moving Jeep production slated for Brampton, Ont., to Illinois.

Unifor says Stellantis moving Jeep production slated for Brampton, Ont., to Illinois

A union representing autoworkers at Jeep's Brampton assembly plant in Ontario says production that had been slated there is being moved to Illinois

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 17h

'Anything can happen': Blue Jays fans hope for a comeback in ALCS

"I'm hoping for some insane home runs, some crazy grand slams. I want to see some angry Seattle fans in the stands during those games"

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 18h

Canadian Tire says recent breach of e-commerce database involved customer info

Breached information belongs to shoppers who had an e-commerce account with Canadian Tire, SportChek, Mark’s and Party City

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 18h

College support workers heading back to their jobs; Jeep production leaving Brampton for Illinois; Newfoundland embracing change voting for a Conservative government; and more.
Here's your Morning Kickstart.

October 15, 2025 Morning Headlines by Daily Kickstart - News Headlines

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 19h

Tavares, Ekman-Larsson lead the way as Maple Leafs down Predators 7-4

Tavares, Ekman-Larsson lead way as Leafs down Predators 7-4

Toronto was coming off Monday afternoon's 3-2 home loss to the Detroit Red Wings

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 20h

Tentative deal reached: Ontario college support staff end five-week strike

Ontario college support staff end five-week strike

Over 10,000 workers set to return Thursday after tentative agreement reached

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 20h

Good Morning #Barrie
Turning sunny today. High 12. UV index 4 or moderate.

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 1d

Updated: Seven people injured, some critically, in fire at Toronto building under construction.

Seven people injured in fire at Toronto building under construction: police

Seven people have been taken to hospital after a natural gas fire broke out at a building under construction in Toronto's north end this morning

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Barrie 360 | Local News and Lifestyle @barrie360.bsky.social · 1d

City of Barrie clarifies bylaw, says individuals are not banned from providing necessities to those in need.

City of Barrie clarifies bylaw, says individuals are not banned from providing necessities to those in need

The City of Barrie says an update to the Use of City Property bylaw that was approved by direct motion at city council on October 1 does not prevent anyone from providing food, water, clothing, or med...

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