The rumble of engines and tire screeches echoing across south Barrie’s plaza this weekend wasn’t the soundtrack of a Hollywood blockbuster. But for those on the scene, it might as well have been titled ‘Fast and Furious: Barrie Edition.’ What began as an unsanctioned truck rally ended in chaos, with police stepping in to manage
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You know, art and community go together like cocktails and jazz—case in point, the Barrie Art Club (BAC). For 75 years, this gem has been dazzling us with its vibrant colour palette of creativity and camaraderie. Picture it: Barrie, 1949. A group of enthusiasts—none of them quite van Gogh, though I wouldn’t rule out shared
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You know, there’s something unshakably charming about community events that combine good-hearted mischief with a big dose of meaningful purpose. Enter Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2025—a little chaos with a lot of heart—and all of it happening right here in Barrie! It’s like our annual permission slip to embrace ridiculous costumes and gutter balls for
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You know, accountability is one of those things, like kale smoothies or core workouts—sounds great, tough to take, and after a while, it all starts feeling like way too much effort to keep up. But when the stakes are sky high—like, say, signing a proclamation under the Alien Enemies Act—it demands a bit more than
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