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The air in Barrie sharpens with the first bite of autumn, prompting a familiar question in kitchens across Canada: what’s for dinner when life gets busy? As leaves carpet front lawns and the sun ducks behind the horizon earlier each evening, Canadian households find themselves juggling a new set of routines. School pick-ups, after-work commitments, […]
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Streetlights flicker on across Barrie as dusk creeps in earlier each evening, casting long shadows over dog walkers, late-shift workers, and joggers weaving through quiet neighbourhoods. With the autumn sun setting sooner and mornings growing dim, Barrie faces a surge in pedestrian risk. Local police warn that lower visibility isn’t just an inconvenience, but a
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Sunlight dapples the backyard in Barrie, guests gather around the grill, and a chilled bottle of Mimi Grande Réserve Brut Rosé Sparkling promises a refreshingly different kind of BBQ evening. For those who crave a wine that elevates the late summer experience, this affordable, berry-scented bubbly has established itself as the star of the season.
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Rows of withering pumpkin vines and undersized orange fruit are painting an unsettling picture on Canadian farms this season. Instead of a bounty ready for carving and celebration, many fields now echo the warnings of a warming planet and the toll climate change is taking on Halloween traditions. Canadian pumpkin farmers are grappling with a
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Sparkling salmon hues fill the glass as the season’s last BBQs beckon in Barrie. Flat Rock’s Twisted Pink Rosé 2024 makes a persuasive case for one final toast under the summer sky, connecting the region’s celebrated wine scene to those cherished late-August afternoons by the grill. Niagara has become a haven for luminous rosés, but
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There are moments when the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary—especially when even Deadpool himself shows up for movie night in Muskoka’s star-kissed air. On an unassuming August evening, the Muskoka Drive-In Theatre became the scene where Hollywood and local tradition effortlessly merged, proving that the simple joy of cinema is something everyone craves, no matter
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Standing centre stage at Studio 8H, a Barrie, Ontario native is about to make Canadian comedy history as Saturday Night Live prepares for its 51st season. Veronika Slowikowska, raised in Barrie, has been named to the iconic sketch show’s cast, joining four others as fresh faces this fall. Her ascension is fuelled by a digital
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Shorter days and the brisk edge to the air draw Canadians to their annual autumn ritual: welcoming the pumpkin spice latte back to coffee shops, signalling fall’s true arrival. Each year, as August nears its close, Starbucks readies its fall menu for eager fans across Canada. The pumpkin spice latte, launched anew every season, has
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Picture a herb-crusted pork roast, aromatic with Provençal herbs, fresh from the oven. Now imagine the transformation when it’s paired with a carefully chosen French red—suddenly, dinner becomes an experience, not just a meal. This is the secret that creative pairings unlock for Barrie’s food lovers, elevating the ordinary into the unforgettable. Creative pairings aren’t
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Not every parent in Montreal stands at the school gates worrying about pristine uniforms. Many are bracing for a far less visible storm: the emotional turbulence that comes with every September. Vivian Muraki has spent years untangling the knots of family trauma and understands that the back-to-school season is about far more than shopping for
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