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Georgian College Showcases Dynamic Innovation at RISE Day

At the heart of every meaningful innovation lies collaboration, a value epitomized by Georgian College’s RISE Day, an event designed to bring visionaries together for transformative progress. On Wednesday, April 2, Georgian College’s Barrie campus will come alive with the annual Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Day. This dynamic event, running from 9 a.m. […]

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Celebrate a Sweet Tradition While Supporting Barrie Food Bank

What if your sweetest indulgence this spring could also help fight food insecurity in Barrie? That’s exactly what the Sweet Maple Festival promises to deliver. On Saturday, April 12th, 2025, Georgian College in Barrie will host the much-anticipated Sweet Maple Festival. This annual event, organized by the Event Management students of Georgian College, is a

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A Young Generation Rediscovers Love for Antiques in Barrie

It’s no secret that Barrie’s antique scene has been catching the eye of a younger generation. What’s surprising, though, is how deeply they’ve fallen in love with it. Walking into Sanford and Son Emporium, nestled in a nearly century-old building on Innisfil Street, feels like stepping into a treasure chest. Each corner brims with whispers

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Bowl for Kids Sake

TD and Barrie Unite for Youth at Bowl for Kids’ Sake

You know, there’s something unshakably charming about community events that combine good-hearted mischief with a big dose of meaningful purpose. Enter Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2025—a little chaos with a lot of heart—and all of it happening right here in Barrie! It’s like our annual permission slip to embrace ridiculous costumes and gutter balls for

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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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