On a bright July afternoon, the shoreline of Centennial Beach brims with sunbathers and swimmers, but not a tent in sight. For residents and visitors in Barrie, the absence of beach tents is no accident—it’s the result of a city-wide rule shaped by a singular focus: safety and clear sightlines for everyone who visits the […]
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Superman may fly faster than a speeding bullet, but even he can’t outrun the weight of a storyline packed with too many complications. The latest Superman film lands in a cinematic landscape crowded with expectations, fan theories, and the looming question: will new and younger audiences appreciate it? Superhero movies once thrived on clarity—a hero,
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The scent of caramelized sugar is set to drift through downtown Barrie as residents prepare once again for a festival that has become more than a culinary event—it is an annual tradition woven into the city’s cultural fabric. The Open Air Dunlop Butter Tart Festival, scheduled for next weekend at Meridian Place, promises not just
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Sunlight shimmers on the water, music drifts through the air, and laughter ripples along the Friday Harbour Promenade—a tableau of anticipation that signals Barrie’s Civic Holiday is about to begin. For those eager to plan for a great long weekend, this event promises not only escape, but immersion in a community celebration that feels both
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Barrie on July 1 isn’t just a dot on the map—it’s a living canvas, splashed with red and white, where every crazy Canadian comes out to play. The hum of anticipation travels the length of the waterfront, carrying whispers of fireworks and laughter, and the promise of one more story to add to the town’s
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If you thought Barrie summers couldn’t get any more fun, think again. Right as Canada Day hits, pedal pubs are shifting gears, with the Ford government’s new legislation letting them serve alcohol across Ontario. For folks who crave a bit of laughter and camaraderie on the move, this policy change is about to crank the
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Chlorine, bromine, and a dash of community vigilance—recent pool closures in Simcoe County weren’t just a matter of paperwork or chemical charts. They were a wake-up call, one that would ultimately set the stage for safer swimming and a determined march toward reopening. Public pools in Simcoe County have always been more than rectangles of
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Saturday in Barrie isn’t just another day—it’s a canvas for skateboarding dreams, where wheels spin and community spirit rolls forward. This weekend, Go Skateboarding Day at Georgian College turns Saturday into a festival of movement, learning, and togetherness, all anchored in the simple but powerful act of skateboarding. Go Skateboarding Day began as a grassroots
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Neighbours lined up for coffee and burgers, but the real fuel on McHappy Day was something less tangible—a surge of generosity that rippled through Barrie, transforming loose change and small acts into a lifeline for the city’s most vulnerable newborns. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has long been
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A row of pink plastic flamingos greeted Andy and Corrie Van Dyke as they opened their curtains Thursday morning, turning their Barrie front lawn into a scene of whimsical delight. For these seniors—and the whole neighbourhood—the flock of twenty flamingos was much more than a surprise: it was a sparkling reminder that life’s best moments
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