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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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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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Steam rose over the Swift-Kelce countertop as the unmistakable tang of sourdough mingled with the sharp scent of lemon and the wild sweetness of blueberries. For a kitchen once defined by fast meals between road games and rehearsals, an unrelenting focus on bread has rewritten the playbook. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end, and
Sourdough, seriously in the spotlight as Swift-Kelce kitchen rises Read More »
At 8 a.m. on August 26, Barrie’s phones and browsers will light up—not for a sale or a storm warning, but for a tradition that pulses at the heart of local life: fall recreation program registration. For residents, this year’s sign-up brings more than a new swimming schedule or a chance to dust off the
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Barrie’s business founders aren’t waiting for opportunity to knock—they’re building the door. The latest event in the city’s entrepreneurial calendar isn’t just another networking session; it’s a rallying point for those shaping the future of local business. Shayne Howell and James from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) are at the centre of it,
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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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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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