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Barrie police hosting Polar Plunge in March for Special Olympics

Barrie police hosting Polar Plunge in March for Special Olympics

Frosty event scheduled for Saturday, March 2 at Barrie lakeshore
This weekend's Barrie Winterfest has something for everyone

This weekend's Barrie Winterfest has something for everyone

Theatre by the Bay walking tours have 'some great stories, including talking a bit about ice harvesting and even frozen fire hoses,' says city official
Barrie has numerous events planned for Black History Month

Barrie has numerous events planned for Black History Month

From photography exhibits to jazz, several events taking place around the city in the next several weeks
'Community tradition': Winterfest returns to Barrie this weekend

'Community tradition': Winterfest returns to Barrie this weekend

On Saturday and Sunday at downtown venues, there will be horse-drawn wagon rides, historical walking tours, marshmallow roasting and more
'Compelling' Joan Baez documentary to be screened in Orillia

'Compelling' Joan Baez documentary to be screened in Orillia

Joan Baez: I Am a Noise will be shown Jan. 31 at Galaxy Cinemas
Barrie Winterfest will plow ahead no matter the weather: city

Barrie Winterfest will plow ahead no matter the weather: city

'Winterfest will continue as a fun and interactive event for families to enjoy regardless of snow accumulation or temperatures,' says city official
Opening day creeping up for Addams Family musical in Barrie

Opening day creeping up for Addams Family musical in Barrie

Kempenfelt Community Players' show will run Feb. 8 to 18 at Georgian Theatre
Video games focus of upcoming Huronia Symphony Orchestra concert

Video games focus of upcoming Huronia Symphony Orchestra concert

Organization says this is a great opportunity to introduce children and grandchildren to the sounds of a real orchestra
'Rising star' in Canadian folk to play at Roots North festival

'Rising star' in Canadian folk to play at Roots North festival

Julian Taylor will be one of the headliners at this year's festival, slated to run April 18-21 in Orillia
Kempenfest 'struggling' to make ends meet, says chairman

Kempenfest 'struggling' to make ends meet, says chairman

'Our goal … is to be self-sufficient and not have to apply for funding and not have to come to city council to ask for money, but we’re not there yet,' says Bob Stones