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Angus security firm helps veterans, retired first-responders

Angus security firm helps veterans, retired first-responders

'Being ex-military, I have a very high standard for protecting people and looking after people … it’s what I was trained to do,' says owner of Angus-based company
Mark's moving to new location at Park Place

Mark's moving to new location at Park Place

'The new location puts us in a key retail node in this area. Our casual and industrial wear customers will find the new location accessible and convenient,' says company rep
Barrie woman brings nursing experience to downtown medi-spa

Barrie woman brings nursing experience to downtown medi-spa

'You wouldn’t go to get a portrait done by a painter who doesn’t have any experience,' says owner of Forever Radiant
Welcome Summer Market coming to Southshore Centre next weekend

Welcome Summer Market coming to Southshore Centre next weekend

'It’s just so great to be able to come together as a community, have some fun and enjoy what our community has to offer,' organizer says of June 25 event along Barrie's lakeshore
3M sticks with Barrie company's robotic taping system

3M sticks with Barrie company's robotic taping system

'We started an R&D department and they spent nearly two years developing the product and it’s now been on the market for two years,' says Innovation Automation president
'Relaxation on demand': New online platform helps reduce stress

'Relaxation on demand': New online platform helps reduce stress

'I lived in an era where the more successful you were, the busier you needed to be... but if you live like that, you get sick,' says Relaxation Lounge creator
From massive elephants to bags of cash, junk crew sees the weirdest things (6 photos)

From massive elephants to bags of cash, junk crew sees the weirdest things (6 photos)

So what are people getting rid of these days? BarrieToday tagged along with Just Junk to get first-hand look
'Make them sweat': New skating school brings an edge

'Make them sweat': New skating school brings an edge

'You want them to want to go to the rink. I do everything I can to make it so they want to go on their own and that it’s their decision to want to go train,' says Brad Davidson from Perfect Skating Barrie
Vintage Throne Barber Lounge creates 'easy vibe' for guys (4 photos)

Vintage Throne Barber Lounge creates 'easy vibe' for guys (4 photos)

'It’s a very easy vibe in here and it’s very natural for a gentleman to come in here and drop his shoulders right away,' says owner
Couple unlocks 'immersive' experience at Escape Room Barrie

Couple unlocks 'immersive' experience at Escape Room Barrie

'You’re solving puzzles, finding clues and you have an end goal like escaping a situation, solving a crime, or completing a mission,' says co-owner