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CHEF'S TABLE: Muskoka memories made of bogs and berries

CHEF'S TABLE: Muskoka memories made of bogs and berries

Cranberries 'one of the most beautiful things to come out this time of year,' writes food columnist
EVERYTHING KING: Fun will never be a four-letter word

EVERYTHING KING: Fun will never be a four-letter word

Work-life balance sometimes means being one ping away from an incoming call, email or Zoom meeting, making it almost impossible to really shut down, so Wendy urges people to let loose when you can
SCENE SETTER: 'Epic' journey awaits with Written in Blood

SCENE SETTER: 'Epic' journey awaits with Written in Blood

'Halloween and immersive theatre go so well together. It is truly the spirit of the season to dress up, play pretend, and experience your community in a way that may surprise you,' says creator Griffin Hewitt
PLAYING FIELD: Hawerchuk salt of the earth in many ways

PLAYING FIELD: Hawerchuk salt of the earth in many ways

Late Barrie Colts coach, who often went out of his way to help others behind the scenes, will be honoured tonight at Sadlon Arena
EVERYTHING KING: True crime cuts deep with Dahmer series

EVERYTHING KING: True crime cuts deep with Dahmer series

Is our obsession with the macabre growing? In this week's column, Wendy investigates after being sucked into new Netflix series
COLUMN: We did it, Leafs fans! This is the year!

COLUMN: We did it, Leafs fans! This is the year!

Reporter Shawn Gibson has done the math and analyzed all the algorithms to conclude this is definitely 'the year' the Leafs hoist the Stanley Cup
PLAYING FIELD: Former Leaf still bleeds blue in Barrie

PLAYING FIELD: Former Leaf still bleeds blue in Barrie

After storied hockey career, Jack Valiquette settled in the Barrie area, battled cancer and is now enjoying life in remission
CHEF'S TABLE: 'Perfect pint' always brewing in Barrie

CHEF'S TABLE: 'Perfect pint' always brewing in Barrie

'Barrie has been blessed with not one but three fantastic craft breweries. They have been the backdrop for many a date-night flight or after-work pint and it’s been a real education in the art of craft beer,' writes food columnist
EVERYTHING KING: Welcome mat has an expiration date

EVERYTHING KING: Welcome mat has an expiration date

Can family members outstay their welcome? In this week's column, Wendy finds out
COLUMN: Kids' choices leave exasperated mom on thin ice

COLUMN: Kids' choices leave exasperated mom on thin ice

Now that extra-curricular activities have returned, it's difficult to know how hard to push kids — and in which direction, says reporter