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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
Barrie duo has affordable eyecare in their sights

Barrie duo has affordable eyecare in their sights

'Nursing wasn’t really calling to me, and glasses seemed really interesting. It was something I fell into quite naturally,' says local optician behind new Specsavers location in Georgian Mall
Splash On water park gets jumping Friday at Barrie lakeshore

Splash On water park gets jumping Friday at Barrie lakeshore

'We want to be part of those conversations when the kids go back to school and when they tell friends how much fun they had at Splash On,' says company founder
The Kage comes out swinging, becomes big hit with ball players

The Kage comes out swinging, becomes big hit with ball players

'This was not something I could have seen myself doing years ago, but it has become an absolute joy,' says owner, whose background is in hockey
Pure Bliss: South-end jewelry studio offers space to get creative

Pure Bliss: South-end jewelry studio offers space to get creative

'We get a lot of people who are trying to do some self-care, looking to try something new and just be creative,' says owner Jennifer Wolfe