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Shoppers in Barrie and across Simcoe County have watched the cost of their weekly grocery run climb to new heights, forcing many to reconsider what ends up in their baskets and, by extension, on their kitchen tables. Although Canada’s overall inflation rate held steady at 2.2 per cent in November, Statistics Canada’s latest report delivered […]
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Barrie’s much-anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration is finding a new home in the heart of downtown as Meridian Place prepares to host thousands on December 31. After more than two decades of tradition, Barrie’s iconic New Year’s Eve festivities are getting a fresh backdrop. This year, the city’s beloved party will unfold at Meridian Place,
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Steam rises from a battered Dutch oven, filling a kitchen with the promise of warmth—a quiet answer to the bone-deep chill that seeps into Barrie by November. This is not just any pot of soup, but Zuppa Toscana, carrying the weight of comfort food tradition into every spoonful. The tale of Zuppa Toscana begins far
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Snow gathers quietly along the curb, but the real storm is one of anticipation: the annual arrival of Santa Claus parades across Simcoe Muskoka signals the true start of the holiday season for families and communities alike. As December settles in, towns from Barrie to Bracebridge prepare their main streets for a spectacle that is
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Under strings of twinkling lights, the Innisfil farmers’ market makes its holiday return, transforming the ordinary into a cheerful celebration of local flavour and festive spirit. The holiday edition of the Innisfil farmers’ market has re-emerged, offering residents and visitors a chance to savour the season and connect with the people behind their favourite goods.
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There’s a new contender in the Canadian snack aisle, and it’s not shy about stealing the limelight. Freeze-dried treats, once relegated to camping trips and astronaut kits, are now at the epicentre of 2025’s viral snack explosion—and Canadian pantries haven’t been spared the frenzy. Across the country, from bustling Toronto neighbourhoods to quiet streets in
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Barrie’s downtown core stood silent as the clock struck eleven, the air brittle with cold but heavy with memory. On November 11, residents of Barrie gathered at Memorial Square to mark Remembrance Day, undeterred by biting winds and the onset of winter’s chill. This year carried added weight: it marked the 107th anniversary of the
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Carved pumpkins lining a lakeside path, the hum of community conversation, and the glow of creativity signal fall’s full arrival in South Simcoe. This weekend, residents across Innisfil and Bradford West Gwillimbury are set to experience a collection of events that capture the season’s character and the region’s communal heart. Art, sustainability and storytelling take
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For one magical night each October, Barrie’s heart beats a little faster, pulsing with the promise of shivers, laughter, and community. The city’s annual Family Fright Fest does not just celebrate Halloween—it conjures a world where spookie Barrie fun comes alive, drawing residents of all ages into an unforgettable embrace of delight and imagination. Lampman
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Steam curls up from a single pot, the aroma of garlic and tomato wafting through a Barrie kitchen: this is not just another spaghetti night, but a glimpse into a new family ritual reshaping local dinner tables. Spaghetti has long been at the centre of Canadian family dinners, its tangle of noodles and hearty sauce
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