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Springwater mayor uses strong powers to open annexation talks with Barrie

The bylaw, approved in a split vote, authorizes Coughlin to engage in preliminary discussions with Barrie over its push to annex land from Springwater Township.

Published May 8, 2025 at 4:17pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Springwater mayor uses strong powers to open annexation talks with Barrie

Downtown Barrie is pictured in this file photo. (Christopher Drost/The Canadian Press)

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