City official says flag's manufacturer recommended smaller version be installed to avoid damage during colder weather; big ...

ADVERTISEMENT Barrie Watch Barrie to erect 150ft Canada flag pole amid rising U.S. trade tensions Barrie city council approved a massive flag pole as a symbol of Canada pride amid rising U.S. trade ...

Canada’s newest oversized flag is more than something to gawk at while driving to and from cottage country—it’s a bold patriotic symbol that officials in Barrie have already deemed “a new landmark.” ...