Happening this week for BarrieToday+ members:
Everyone could use a little R&R after a long winter and we have a brand new contest to help you on your way! +Members can enter daily for the chance to win a week long stay for four at Mattawa River Resort!
Located near the small town of Mattawa, this four-season family-owned resort sits on 147 acres of pristine waterfront and sprawling woodlands Featuring 15 pet-friendly cottages steps away from the beachfront, the Mattawa River Resort offers a little something for everyone. Secure extra entries by answering the poll question and visiting the resort website. Contest closes April 30th at 11:59 pm.
On our next episode of Up Close & Personal, we'll sit down with the host of TVO's The Agenda, Steve Paikin. We will talk about Steve's career, the new bio of John Turner he's writing and get his perspective on the situation at Laurentian University. We will also have a special Up Close & Personal coming soon featuring Village Media's editor-in-chief Michael Friscolanti.
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From the Newsroom
In this week's Everything King, Wendy says she's sick and tired of being nickel and dimed at every turn.
Also, reporter Bob Bruton provides his two cents on sports gambling.
Sports columnist Peter Robinson takes a closer look at some potential OHL playoff match-ups that could include Barrie minor hockey graduates facing off against each other.
And finally, food columnist Daniel Clements sinks his teeth into the mighty chicken wing in his latest Chef's Table offering.
