Rooted

These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call Barrie home are made possible as part of our Community Leaders Program.

‘The last time I was in here, it was the Clarkson’

Historic building in downtown Barrie has had many incarnations over the decades, including the Clarkson House, Clarkson Hotel, and Tiff's; Today, it includes the work of local artisans and executive suites

May 28, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

The story behind how Centennial Beach was created may surprise you

'It took the city getting the railway lands to basically turn the head of the bay into a premier parkland that is the envy of many communities across the country,' says local historian

May 21, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Second World War veteran recalls loss, heartache felt during wartime

At 96 years old, Mac MacDonald is a longtime member of the 441 Huronia Wing RCAF Association, which meets monthly at the Barrie legion

May 14, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Church bells will chime 75 times Friday to mark VE Day

'I have known many of Barrie's Second World War veterans and mourned their passing, one by one, over the past two decades. There are very few of ‘Canada's greatest generation’ left'

May 7, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Stroll through Barrie history from the comfort of your home

Barrie Historical Archive becoming a ‘go-to’ resource for authors, city officials, consultants, journalists, teachers, churches, and researchers

Apr 30, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Ever wonder how the Five Points came to be?

Downtown Barrie's historic intersection was born from survey lines on a map; 'The Five Points is Barrie. It’s always been the Five Points'

Apr 23, 2020 12:32 PM Read more >

Barrie Bell a labour of love for group who restored locally built, and rare, automobile

Contracts for 300 vehicles were in place following the Toronto Exhibition in 1917, but by the next year, the company was in deep trouble

Apr 16, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

History buff says 'it gets in your blood'

'Think twice before you throw something out. It might mean something to somebody some day,' says Don Miller

Apr 9, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Cenotaph in downtown Barrie 'very precious' (5 photos)

'One county council member said the county as a whole should have a memorial and no better place could be chosen than the post office square in Barrie,' says local historian

Apr 2, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Recalling Barrie Arena's past championship glory (15 photos)

'It was the place on Saturdays where you went to get your skates sharpened. I loved playing and practising there and it hurt a lot to see it torn down,' says local native

Mar 26, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

• <<
• <
• 9
• 10
• 11
• 12
• 13
• 14
• >
• >>