Success

These stories about successful initiatives, events and developments within our community and the people behind them are made possible through the continued support of Independent Living Services Simcoe County as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Innovative Barrie entrepreneur's hot idea building momentum

'I created a product that’s meant to solve a problem I always had,' says entrepreneur, whose portable tool box will keep compounds like caulking at room temperature

Jan 22, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

Forests Ontario boss 'humbled' by lifetime achievement award

Life comes 'full circle' for former local resident Rob Keen as the organization moved its Toronto office to Barrie in August 2020

Jan 25, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Plex emerges from the shadows with first album in years

New album from Barrie-based Indigenous musician focuses on substance abuse, evolution of hip-hop and cultural appropriation; 'This is me dipping my toes in the water again'

Dec 20, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Kempenfelt Community Players reconnecting with audiences

Without financial support from Trillium Foundation, KCP official isn't sure volunteer theatre company would have survived to announce its 2022-23 season

Nov 22, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

'Ground zero': St. Joseph's student chasing down Formula 1 dream

'I want to be want to be the first Barrie driver to go into the Formula 1 and the first ever Peruvian to be racing in Formula 1,' says Dontae Quispe

Oct 18, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Caleb Small up to big things in the classroom

Bear Creek graduate one of four Ontario recipients awarded scholarships valued at up to $28,000; He learned French during the pandemic, then added some Hindi and Greek, too

Sep 20, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Smither defends championship belt in front of hometown crowd

'I was in great shape to put on a show for my city and get the victory,' says Barrie boxer Mark Smither, who successfully defended his Canadian Super Lightweight title

Aug 8, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Special Olympian finds groove with Barrie police fleet services

As part of his work term, Nicholas Cunningham's duties can range from sprucing up an old hoist to helping with seasonal tire changes on more than 100 police vehicles

Jul 26, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Weathered notebook reminds Barrie native to chase her dreams

One of Cathy McDowell’s most prized possession is a leather notebook that belonged to her father, and inside it listed some of his own ambitions

Jun 22, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Skot looking forward to family time as retirement approaches

'I'm not in countdown (mode) — like I can't wait — to be honest. I really am feeling pretty emotional these days,' says RVH president, who retires at the end of June following 18 years at the helm

May 25, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

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