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Barrie Farmers' Market wants to stay planted at city hall

Barrie Farmers' Market wants to stay planted at city hall

Barrie Bayside Market Area plan involves converting Maple Avenue transit terminal into year-round market, while also constructing new farmers’ market building
SCENE SETTER: No Barriers widens city's concert community

SCENE SETTER: No Barriers widens city's concert community

'No Barriers is a passion project between four friends who love live music and want to keep the scene alive and thriving,' says co-founder; Debut show scheduled for Jan. 28 at Shak's World
REMEMBER THIS: Commercial laundry service comes to Barrie

REMEMBER THIS: Commercial laundry service comes to Barrie

After seeing nearby Collingwood get steam laundry in 1886, the service eventually made its way to Barrie as well in the following years
Musician's debut album a 'journey through the heart and mind'

Musician's debut album a 'journey through the heart and mind'

'I poured my heart and soul into this album,' says Thomas Messenger, whose debut album is called 'Sagesse'
How to protect your mental health ahead of 'Blue Monday'

How to protect your mental health ahead of 'Blue Monday'

'With the shorter days comes less productivity and you see that trend happening in mid-to-late January,' explains psychotherapist
Powerlifter weighs in on success, turns hobby into livelihood

Powerlifter weighs in on success, turns hobby into livelihood

'It’s provided an opportunity to give back to the sport that’s given me more than I deserve,' says Barrie Barbell Club owner
GUEST COLUMN: Radio lover tunes in to 'controlled chaos'

GUEST COLUMN: Radio lover tunes in to 'controlled chaos'

Orillia-area collection includes everything from one of the first radios with remote control, manufactured by General Motors in 1932, to Sony Watchman
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Feeling paraskevidekatriaphobic today? Here's why

Feeling paraskevidekatriaphobic today? Here's why

Say that five times fast! Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the term for fearing Friday the 13th
'Ride responsibly': Snowmobile federation offers safety tips

'Ride responsibly': Snowmobile federation offers safety tips

Key advice for International Snowmobile Safety Week also includes only riding available trails, and staying on trail