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On a humid Barrie evening, the windows of Bacio Trattoria glow with the promise of something rare: authenticity plated without pretence. The restaurant’s recent Consumer Choice Award stands less as a trophy, more as quiet validation of a philosophy steeped in memory and painstaking craft. In a world where culinary trends flicker and fade, Bacio’s […]
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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 »
The first bite of a homemade chicken tender delivers a shattering crunch that echoes through the kitchen, promising comfort and satisfaction in equal measure. There’s an alchemy at play—golden breading, tender chicken, and a fragrance that pulls family and friends to the table almost by instinct. Homemade chicken tenders have become a fixture in kitchens
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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
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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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Staring at a grocery receipt, Canadians often wonder how much heavier their basket could have been if they’d crossed the street to another store. The answer, buried in a tangle of flyers and price tags, tells a story of more than just dollars. Food inflation has been gnawing at household budgets across the country, with
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Golden sunlight streams across Dunlop Street as the gentle hum of conversation rises above the festival stalls. Sweet, buttery aromas drift on the breeze, coaxing families and friends into the heart of downtown Barrie, where the annual Butter Tart Festival has returned with an irresistible promise: taste, tradition, and togetherness. The city’s main thoroughfare transforms
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Superman may fly faster than a speeding bullet, but even he can’t outrun the weight of a storyline packed with too many complications. The latest Superman film lands in a cinematic landscape crowded with expectations, fan theories, and the looming question: will new and younger audiences appreciate it? Superhero movies once thrived on clarity—a hero,
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The scent of caramelized sugar is set to drift through downtown Barrie as residents prepare once again for a festival that has become more than a culinary event—it is an annual tradition woven into the city’s cultural fabric. The Open Air Dunlop Butter Tart Festival, scheduled for next weekend at Meridian Place, promises not just
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Sunlight shimmers on the water, music drifts through the air, and laughter ripples along the Friday Harbour Promenade—a tableau of anticipation that signals Barrie’s Civic Holiday is about to begin. For those eager to plan for a great long weekend, this event promises not only escape, but immersion in a community celebration that feels both
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