Monday in downtown Barrie thrums with anticipation as the Civic Holiday and Kempenfest’s final curtain converge, shaping how locals and visitors experience the city’s vibrant public spaces and essential services. The Civic Holiday marks a distinctive pause across Canada, but in Barrie, it carries the added weight of Kempenfest’s last day—a tradition that draws tens […]
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The Barrie Beer Store’s familiar neon will flicker out come September 28, marking not just another closure, but a shift in how this community unwinds, celebrates, and shares a pint. For Barrie residents, the loss lands with a particular sting. This isn’t just a storefront shuttering; it’s the erasure of a local staple that’s weathered
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The air shimmers above Barrie’s waterfront, the sun determined to bake every inch of southern Ontario. Yet, along the sandy curve of Cherry Beach, crowds gather with a singular purpose: escape. The beaches offer sweet relief, not just from the thermometer’s relentless climb, but from the oppressive weight of a heatwave that refuses to loosen
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Shade from a single umbrella pole and the promise of summer sun: that’s what awaits the prepared at Centennial Beach this year. Those who come equipped with more than just sunscreen will find Barrie’s rules as watchful as any lifeguard’s gaze. For the unprepared, surprises—some pleasant, others less so—are all but guaranteed. As summer settles
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For many in Orillia, the first notes of a bagpipe signal more than just music—they announce a gathering where tradition and togetherness take centre stage. The Orillia Scottish Festival, now in its forty-seventh year, stands as the city’s oldest uninterrupted celebration, weaving the sounds of Scotland through the Sunshine City each summer. At heart, this
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Golden sunlight streams across Dunlop Street as the gentle hum of conversation rises above the festival stalls. Sweet, buttery aromas drift on the breeze, coaxing families and friends into the heart of downtown Barrie, where the annual Butter Tart Festival has returned with an irresistible promise: taste, tradition, and togetherness. The city’s main thoroughfare transforms
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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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