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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 […]
Are you visible enough when walking Barrie roads? Read More »
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
Pumpkins Face a Chilling Reality as Climate Change Hits Home Read More »
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
Gérard Bertrand Languedoc makes herb-seasoned pork unforgettable Read More »
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
Back-to-school made easier with expert advice Read More »
Steam swirls above the Instant Pot, a kitchen’s hum replaced by the laughter of children measuring water and breaking dry spaghetti in half. Here, in the controlled chaos of a family kitchen, the first lessons in self-reliance simmer quietly beneath the surface. Teaching children to cook remains one of the most practical gifts a parent
Cooking confidence: How Instant Pot spaghetti empowers young chefs Read More »
In Barrie’s early hours, a new ritual is brewing—one that doesn’t involve coffee beans or greasy spoons. Instead, it’s the silky blend of chocolate and cherry that’s drawing residents out of bed and into their kitchens. The chocolate cherry smoothie has rapidly emerged as Barrie’s preferred breakfast companion. Local social media feeds brim with photos
Chocolate cherry smoothie: Barrie’s delicious answer to breakfast routines Read More »
Against the odds, Barrie’s night sky is drawing eyes northward as a rare aurora forecast promises a show not seen in southern Ontario for years. On the evenings of August 7 and 8, the aurora borealis is expected to make a rare southern appearance, with Barrie and surrounding towns falling within the coveted view line.
Seeing the northern lights in Barrie is rarer: here’s how Read More »
On a sunlit Saturday in Innisfil, the thud of beanbags and the roar of cheers became more than the soundtrack of a game—they echoed a community’s determination to care for its own. The inaugural Cornhole Classic, hosted at the Innisfil Stroud Community Centre, drew over 150 neighbours, friends, and families together for more than spirited
Innisfil’s cornhole champions rally $115K for healthcare change Read More »
Shade from a single umbrella pole and the promise of summer sun: that’s what awaits the prepared at Centennial Beach this year. Those who come equipped with more than just sunscreen will find Barrie’s rules as watchful as any lifeguard’s gaze. For the unprepared, surprises—some pleasant, others less so—are all but guaranteed. As summer settles
Think you know Barrie’s beach rules? A few surprises await Read More »
At the height of a Barrie summer, there’s no sound quite like laughter echoing across a sun-soaked yard, the air broken by the gentle arc of a lawn sprinkler and the delighted shrieks of children racing through its cool spray. For families watching their budgets, the challenge is clear: how to keep lawns green and
Sprinkler savings that spark summertime smiles for kids Read More »
