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Befuddled by disorganized home life? Barrie resident has new app for that (update)

Befuddled by disorganized home life? Barrie resident has new app for that (update)

'We've got basically 18 tools built into Our Family Dashboard,' says local designer Gerry Henstra
Barrie barbershop looking to bring back 'the old school'

Barrie barbershop looking to bring back 'the old school'

Domenic Borrelli says Dunlop Street East shop reflects his 'old soul' and is aimed at 'bringing back the good ol' days'
Local mattress store lays out new 'futuristic' ways to shop

Local mattress store lays out new 'futuristic' ways to shop

Leva Sleep says it enlisted help from former SpaceX engineer to help launch 'tech-driven' retail concept
Downtown merchant hopes to 'create a movement' with size-inclusive boutique

Downtown merchant hopes to 'create a movement' with size-inclusive boutique

'Lots of happy tears. Our fitting room, I joke that it’s the energy of all the girls together in the bathroom at the bar,' says BBM Next Door owner
Sex-trafficking survivor helping others find their freedom

Sex-trafficking survivor helping others find their freedom

'It’s important that more people’s eyes are opened to the horrific crimes happening around them,' says You're Loved founder ahead of Saturday's launch event
Virtual therapy breaks down barriers for people seeking help

Virtual therapy breaks down barriers for people seeking help

'This could be in the middle of a forest, down by the beach, in your room, your car, the spaces are endless. And we meet you there,' says Brianne Flaherty
Indigo set to open new chapter at Georgian Mall

Indigo set to open new chapter at Georgian Mall

Opening this fall, new bookstore will be approximately four times the size of the current Coles location, which will close Sept. 28
New vintage store offers nostalgic throwback for Barrie shoppers

New vintage store offers nostalgic throwback for Barrie shoppers

Co-owner of Era Vintage, located inside Georgian Mall, says sustainability is important; 'This generation is going to save the planet,' he says
South-end gym gets punch in the arm by adding new trainers

South-end gym gets punch in the arm by adding new trainers

Barrie Sports Hall of Fame member Gary Goodridge and Donny Munce join Empire team to help mould next generation of fighters
Come sail away: Remote-controlled sailboat rentals dock at lakeshore

Come sail away: Remote-controlled sailboat rentals dock at lakeshore

'It’s like going back to childhood. It’s the simple pleasures and you challenge yourself by controlling the boat,' says USail Rental owner