GO Train offers free rides in Barrie until 2026
Commuters in Barrie can ride the GO train for free until 2026, promoting safety and accessibility. Discover the details of this initiative and its impact on local transit.
Commuters in Barrie can ride the GO train for free until 2026, promoting safety and accessibility. Discover the details of this initiative and its impact on local transit.
Downtown Barrie's New Year's Eve festivities have a new home this year. Discover the details of the venue change and what revellers can expect for the celebration.
A 33-metre mosaic installation by artist Manuel Mathieu brings art to the depths of Montreal's new Édouard-Montpetit REM station, creating a dialogue with Mount Royal and the city's métro heritage. Discover the story behind this monumental public art proj
The City of Barrie has enacted a new Interim Control By-law to guide its upcoming expansion. Learn about the details and what this means for future development.
Paul Sadlon Sr., a prominent Barrie businessman, car dealership owner, and major community philanthropist, has died at the age of 93. Learn about his life and legacy.
The Callander Bay Heritage Museum launches 'Adventures in Art,' a new exhibition showcasing the work of artists with intellectual disabilities. The show promotes inclusion and community partnership.
Art Windsor-Esseeex celebrates a major achievement, securing four awards. Discover the details of this cultural triumph for Windsor-Essex.
The Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq will provide free admission every week starting in 2025, enhancing public access to art and culture in Manitoba. Discover the details and plan your visit.
Barrie Public Library's story grows as council approves a new branch in Letitia Heights, enhancing community access to resources and services. Learn about the plans and key figures involved.
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is in its final stretch. Organizers issue an urgent call for donations to meet the community's needs this holiday season. Learn how you can help.
The City of Barrie has released its holiday operating schedule for parking, transit, and recreation centres. Plan your festive season with these key dates and closures.
The City of Barrie has officially opened its outdoor skating rinks for the winter season, including the popular Circle at the Centre at City Hall. Get the details on this seasonal tradition.
As winter arrives, the City of Barrie outlines its snow clearing protocols for streets and sidewalks. Learn the rules to avoid fines and ensure community safety.
Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell will ring in 2026 with a performance in Barrie. Get details on the celebration and what else is happening in the city.
The City of Barrie is evaluating the future of e-scooter programs as residents remain divided. Learn about the debate and what city council might decide next.
Planning your festive weekend? Here's your complete guide to finding Santa Claus parades in Barrie, Ontario, for December 2025. Discover times and routes to catch the big guy!
Bill Staubi, Ottawa's prolific art collector, gave away his vast collection after a terminal cancer diagnosis. In a remarkable twist, his cancer disappeared. Discover his story of art, community, and an unexpected second chance.
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is rallying the community to support local families facing hardship this holiday season. Learn how you can contribute.
The City of Barrie clarifies its winter operations, addressing resident concerns about snow clearing, sidewalk maintenance, and response times. Get the facts for a safer season.
A woman seriously injured in Barrie in June has died. Police continue their investigation, seeking information about the incident on Henry Street. Read the latest.
The Barrie community is invited to celebrate Hanukkah with a public Menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall. Join in for this festive tradition marking the Festival of Lights.
The family of Sacha Charles is grieving after the Barrie mother of two was allegedly murdered. Her common-law spouse now faces a murder charge as the community reels from the loss.
Discover how artist Jonathan Applegate and partner Kim Johnson built Future Drawn, LLC around a unique oneLINE art form. Explore the innovation reshaping the art landscape in Canada and beyond.
Barrie, Ontario, was hit with 43 centimetres of snow during a prolonged winter storm, causing travel chaos. Get the details on the cleanup and impacts.
Barrie residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the long-awaited reopening of Bayview Drive ends construction delays and traffic headaches. Get the full story on the completed project.
Germany establishes a new tribunal to handle restitution claims for art stolen by the Nazis. This specialized court aims to provide justice for heirs and resolve complex historical cases.
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is struggling to meet its fundraising goal due to unprecedented demand this holiday season. Learn how the community can help.
A painting long attributed to a lesser artist has been identified as a work by Peter Paul Rubens and sold for US$2.7 million. Discover the story behind this remarkable art world correction.
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting, hidden for centuries and found in a Paris home, sold for 2.3 million euros at a Versailles auction. Discover the story of its authentication and unique depiction of Christ.
Milan's Brera Art Gallery offers digital replicas of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece at luxury car prices. Own a certified piece of art history without the millions.