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COLUMN: Little bit of green heaven just down the street

COLUMN: Little bit of green heaven just down the street

Reporter and neighbourhood resident Bob Bruton says he's 'not the only one who appreciates old-school ways of winding down in a stressful world'
CHEF'S TABLE: On the hunt for 'treasures of the forest'

CHEF'S TABLE: On the hunt for 'treasures of the forest'

'I have always had a love and respect for wild foraged foods, but none more than the plethora of wild mushrooms that can be found in the forests and fields that surround us,' says food columnist
EVERYTHING KING: Turbulence begins before takeoff

EVERYTHING KING: Turbulence begins before takeoff

In this week's Everything King, Wendy has some questions about recent airport horror stories
COLUMN: Where are all the armchair politicians?

COLUMN: Where are all the armchair politicians?

'Throughout the pandemic, there were people who believed the folks at city hall handled the situation incorrectly and they couldn't wait to vote them out and do it better,' says reporter Shawn Gibson
SCENE SETTER: Indian Handcrafts returns with new album

SCENE SETTER: Indian Handcrafts returns with new album

'This time around, we are bringing some speed to the songs,' says Dan Allen; CD release party taking place July 21 at The Queens
EVERYTHING KING: Disconnect shines spotlight on problems

EVERYTHING KING: Disconnect shines spotlight on problems

Friday's internet outage proves how interconnected we truly are, so in this week's column, Wendy wonders if any lessons were learned
COLUMN: Neighbours vital to solve connectivity challenge

COLUMN: Neighbours vital to solve connectivity challenge

Help from friend in a time of need — vis-à-vis a massive communications outage — leaves one with an incredible sense of comfort and gratitude
PLAYING FIELD: Wild day as Minnesota picks Colts forward

PLAYING FIELD: Wild day as Minnesota picks Colts forward

Hunter Haight lone member of Barrie Colts to hear his name called at this year's NHL draft in Montreal
COLUMN: Kids finally get end-of-school experience they deserve

COLUMN: Kids finally get end-of-school experience they deserve

Teachers deserve credit for toughing it out during pandemic, providing fun options for kids before summer break
SCENE SETTER: Teenage Bottlerocket blasting into Barrie

SCENE SETTER: Teenage Bottlerocket blasting into Barrie

'What we're seeing now is that fans who were there at the band's earliest stage are now bringing their kids with them now. And we still kick it live! We go hard in the paint,' says drummer