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Festive spirit returns as Innisfil farmers’ market reopens

Lifestyle, News /

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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Viral snacks for 2025 spark freeze-dried frenzy

Food & Drink, Lifestyle /

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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Downtown Barrie gathers to remember amid November chill

Events & Entertainment, News /

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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Simcoe County lights up with unmissable fall events

Events & Entertainment /

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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Spooky escapes await Barrie families this Halloween

Events & Entertainment, Lifestyle /

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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Are you visible enough when walking Barrie roads?

Lifestyle /

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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Affordable Bubbly Brings a Festive Spark to Late Summer BBQs

Food & Drink, Sponsored /

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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Pumpkins Face a Chilling Reality as Climate Change Hits Home

Arts & Culture, Lifestyle /

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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