Winter Whites: Cauliflower, the Wonder Food
Humans have been eating cauliflower for millennia, but lately cauliflower has been enjoying a boost in popularity, appearing in untraditional places like pizza crusts,…
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You’re Engaged! Now what? A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Stress-Free Wedding
If the highlight of your holiday season was getting engaged, then your head is likely spinning with thoughts of how to start planning your…
SHINING A LIGHT ON YOUR HOME
Lighting is a feature often overlooked by homeowners, but changing a fixture or two can update your home’s personality, make spaces feel larger, more…
No Room at The Inn
As Winter sets in, local organizations are working to meet the growing need for warm beds and hot meals at emergency shelters throughout our…
Lest We Forget – A Visit To CFB Borden’s Military Museum
If you’ve ever wondered what members of your family experienced while serving in the World Wars, or you want to learn more about Canada’s…
Autumn is Here – Take a Few Steps Now For A Terrific Spring Garden
As the cool weather sets in, we enter a crucial season for yard work: autumn. Now is the best time of year to spread…
Sharing The Bounty – Your Fruit Trees Make A Difference
Should good, fresh food go to waste when people are hungry? That’s the question Barrie’s FruitShare program is answering with a resounding “No” by…
Marching For Her “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to End Violence against Women
In 2001, Frank Baird and a small group of men took a walk around their local park in high heels. Why? To shed light…
Lining The Streets With Artistry – 10 Years of Orillia’s Streets Alive
Back in 2007, I remember a new project hitting the streets of downtown Orillia. I would scan the sidewalk for a particular banner an…
Shaping Leaders and Building Friendships – Rec Buddies with the City of Barrie
Do you have a teen who’s looking to complete their volunteer hours over the summer? The Rec Buddies program with The City of Barrie…