What's Up Wednesday

Stepmom stepping up to help women taking on motherly role

Barrie Stepmoms group meets once a month in city's south end

Jan 22, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Bookstore has everything covered, even their local ghost

Owner of Rivendell Books, located in the Wellington Plaza, says she has tried to create 'a real local place, where people could come and enjoy books together'

Jan 15, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

If you're looking for seafood and a show, might as well get Fancy

'No doubt, our specialty and crowd favourite is the halibut, but we really do have something for everyone,' says new owner Mike Chanko

Dec 18, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

Shops of Downtown sharing space in Georgian Mall

Everleigh Garden, Janet Kemp Ladies Fashion, Barrie Olive Oil Co., Our House and Zuzu Fashion Boutique using 3,500-sq.-ft. location during Christmas shopping season

Dec 11, 2019 7:30 PM Read more >

MacLaren staff paint picture of what downtown gallery has to offer residents

'We’re probably one of the most beautiful buildings in Barrie to host an event, and I argue we’re amongst the most affordable'

Dec 4, 2019 7:00 PM Read more >

Get your shopping done at 'the best gift shop' you likely never thought about

You don't have to be a patient or visitor to take advantage of the RVH shop

Nov 27, 2019 7:00 PM Read more >

Sonder Studio and Events is a new community hub in the east end

In this week's What's Up Wednesday, we shine the spotlight on new facility at the corner of Penetang and St. Vincent; Concept is 'community driven'

Nov 13, 2019 6:30 PM Read more >

Applebee’s salutes veterans, active service members with free meal Monday

'Giving out free meals is just a small part of this day. This is all about listening to and having a conversation with theses heroes'

Nov 6, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

A Little Thai Kitchen nestles into east end

'I love to cook and we hope more people come in and try the dishes we have,' says Supannee Ferguson

Oct 23, 2019 7:30 PM Read more >

Cop's book launch will 'look like something out of a Hollywood movie'

Michael Walton will launch his second book, APOK Derailed, on Thursday with a special event at The Farmhouse

Oct 9, 2019 7:00 PM Read more >