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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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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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Imagine trading the familiar bustle of Barrie for a day immersed in limestone cliffs, surging rivers, and a village that looks like it tumbled out of a European travel brochure. For those craving a fresh adventure, Elora Gorge Conservation Area beckons—offering hiking, tubing, and a dash of old-world charm, all within striking distance of Simcoe
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Homeowners and hopeful buyers across Simcoe County are about to face a pivotal opportunity: on June 18, Barrie opens its doors to expert insight that could reshape how locals understand and navigate the shifting housing market. The Peggy Hill Team, led by local real estate figure Peggy Hill, is hosting a one-night-only event designed for
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Imagine settling in for your next binge session only to discover that the definition of “Canadian content” might be shifting under your feet—thanks to streaming giants like Netflix eyeing their own slice of the Canadian pie. Canadian content—affectionately known as CanCon—has always been about more than just ticking boxes on regulatory forms. It’s about ensuring
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On a summer evening in Barrie, the heart of Meridian Place will pulse with anticipation—not just for chart-topping country headliner Dean Brody, but for the city’s own rising stars who will step into the spotlight as his opening acts. For local artists, the Troubadour Festival is more than an event; it’s a transformative platform where
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