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Longtime Former Barrie Mayor Janice Laking Passes at 96

The former teacher led Barrie through rapid growth and helped save the Barrie-Bradford rail line for future GO train service.

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The City of Barrie confirmed on Wednesday that former Mayor Janice Laking passed away.

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Longtime former Barrie Mayor Janice Laking passes at 96

The City of Barrie confirmed on Wednesday that former Mayor Janice Laking passed away.

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'Hard-nosed yet caring': Longtime Barrie mayor Janice Laking mourned

'She will be remembered for many things, including leading Barrie through a time of tremendous growth,' says former councillor Barry Ward; Laking passes away at age 97

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Former Barrie Mayor Janice Laking has died

: Former Barrie Mayor Janice Laking has died. Laking served as mayor from 1988 to 2000 and helped lead the transformation of the former RVH site.

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Barrie 360 broke the news on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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