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Author's first novel strives to create strong female leads

Author's first novel strives to create strong female leads

'What really pushed me into writing it was the two main characters, who nagged me into setting down their story,' writer Pat Michener explains
NVCA's Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival on tap for April

NVCA's Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival on tap for April

Event at Tiffin Centre for Conservation in the Utopia area will feature variety of family-friendly activities
The Stampeders include Barrie date on what's billed as ‘final’ tour

The Stampeders include Barrie date on what's billed as ‘final’ tour

Longtime Canadian rockers bringing their country-infused songs to Georgian Theatre in Barrie on May 4
Pitter patter: Lake fundraiser to feature 'Letterkenny' alumnus

Pitter patter: Lake fundraiser to feature 'Letterkenny' alumnus

Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition event scheduled for June 22 at Orillia Opera House
Comeback Kid returns to Barrie with Queens show (6 photos)

Comeback Kid returns to Barrie with Queens show (6 photos)

Winnipeg hardcore band currently on cross-Canada tour with Spy from the San Francisco Bay area
Smashing Pumpkins part of star-studded concert lineup at Kee to Bala

Smashing Pumpkins part of star-studded concert lineup at Kee to Bala

Big Wreck, Sean Paul, Metric, April Wine and Sam Roberts Band among other performers announced
Billy Talent, Fall Out Boy to headline festival at Burl's Creek

Billy Talent, Fall Out Boy to headline festival at Burl's Creek

All Your Friends Fest, slated for August, will also feature All-American Rejects, Jimmy Eat World and Dashboard Confessional
GALLERY: Orchestra's Rhapsody in Blue hits all the right notes

GALLERY: Orchestra's Rhapsody in Blue hits all the right notes

Sitting in with Huronia Symphony Orchestra at Collier Street United Church was Canadian-Israeli pianist Michael Berkovsky
Forest comes alive: Maple syrup celebrated at Sweetwater festival

Forest comes alive: Maple syrup celebrated at Sweetwater festival

'It’s the multi-generational aspect and the fact the festival has been going for 30 years,' Wye Marsh director says
Unique touring exhibit celebrates First Nations 'resilience'

Unique touring exhibit celebrates First Nations 'resilience'

Anishinaabe artist Nadya Kwandibens photographed 35 First Nations people at place of their choosing with each photo linked by red chair