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Art Club Gala

Vincent van Gogh Would Love This BAC 75th Party

You know, art and community go together like cocktails and jazz—case in point, the Barrie Art Club (BAC). For 75 years, this gem has been dazzling us with its vibrant colour palette of creativity and camaraderie. Picture it: Barrie, 1949. A group of enthusiasts—none of them quite van Gogh, though I wouldn’t rule out shared […]

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Wine and books meetup

An Evening of Local Wine and Insights Awaits You in Barrie

If you think community meetups are just an excuse for small talk and awkward name tags, let me sarcastically remind you: Barrie, we’re a bit more sophisticated than that. Especially when wine is involved. Let me set the scene: it’s March 26, 2025, 6:00 PM—mark the date, because it’s not just any Wednesday evening. This

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Daniel Shaw

Elmvale’s Best Export? Canada’s Funniest Guy!

If laughter is the best medicine, Daniel Shaw might just be Canada’s very own prescription-strength cure. His journey from Elmvale kid to comedy kingpin isn’t your usual rags-to-riches tale; it’s more like a “giggles-to-greatness” saga – with a few splash pants moments thrown in for flair. Born and raised in Allenwood Beach, Shaw credits those

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