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Historic Barrie home lands central role in latest TIFT play

Historic Barrie home lands central role in latest TIFT play

'This is the marrying together of two things that I am extremely passionate about — heritage and theatre and the arts,' says homeowner
Main honoured as 'invaluable resource' to local theatre company

Main honoured as 'invaluable resource' to local theatre company

Betony Main presented with F. Joseph Anderson Award, which recognizes individuals who make 'exceptional impact' through Talk Is Free Theatre
Mistletones: Bravado Show Choir sings for the season

Mistletones: Bravado Show Choir sings for the season

Christmas shows taking place Friday and Saturday at Collier Street United Church in downtown Barrie
Cookstown welcomes Christmas season with Light Up Night

Cookstown welcomes Christmas season with Light Up Night

Village hosted day-long festive event Saturday night, including visit from Santa Claus himself
Canvas for Change program celebrates artistic Black youth

Canvas for Change program celebrates artistic Black youth

Black youth aged 13 to 18 invited to participate in series of workshops to create unique work of art, under the guidance of artist mentor Ashante Blackwood
Barrie singer gobbles up new fans through reality show in Hungary

Barrie singer gobbles up new fans through reality show in Hungary

Local musician Steve Major made it to top six on X Factor Hungary; he recently acquired Hungarian citizenship and went back to explore his family roots
'Challenge stigma': A Day With Art will celebrate World AIDS Day

'Challenge stigma': A Day With Art will celebrate World AIDS Day

Event taking place Dec. 2 at Creative Nomad Studios in downtown Orillia
Organizers 'thrilled' as Midland's Christmas Home Tour makes comeback

Organizers 'thrilled' as Midland's Christmas Home Tour makes comeback

Historic house built for industrialist Thomas Chew 'belongs to everyone,' says Lorelei Smith, lead on rejuvenated tour, which benefits Huronia Museum
Woman pens book to help parents navigate 'bewilderment' of life with adult children

Woman pens book to help parents navigate 'bewilderment' of life with adult children

'I really enjoy helping other people by providing some tools and strategies they might employ as they deal with life with adult children,' says local mother, author
Clandestinos artistic duo gives Mary St., downtown Barrie pop of colour

Clandestinos artistic duo gives Mary St., downtown Barrie pop of colour

'Art for us means life, giving, creativity and community, obviously … the whole city is a gallery,' says Bruno Smoky