Events for March 2010.
2010 Manulife Walk For Memories
The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County’s Manulife Walk for Memories has special urgency this year amidst news of the escalating numbers of people with dementia and the ef...more
Fat Cat Dinner Party at Cafe Bohemia
As I walked in the doors of Cafe Bohemia I was struck by one of those feelings that is hard to capture with film. The staff were beautifully dressed, looking timeless in their vint...more
Royal Canadian Legion Supports IOOF
The Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Command and the Local Branch 147 each funded the purchase of specialty medical equipment for the direct benefit of residents at the IOOF Senior...more
Investors Group Hosts Platinum Chef Challenge
Jay Miller and Dan Bazin from Investors Group Barrie York-Simcoe hosted a unique and tasty event last month at one of Barrie's premier restaurants. Painter's Hall Bistro was the ho...more
Family Literacy Day at the Ontario Early Centre
On Family Literacy Day families are encouraged to read and learn together on a daily basis. In promotion of the event, the Ontario Early Years Centre invited Barrie City Councillor...more
The City of Barrie Rallies For Haiti
In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, The Caribbean Cultural Institute and the City of Barrie held an all ages fundraising event at the Southshore Centre in Barrie. E...more
Oxford Learning hosts "Literacy Idol!"
To celebrate Family Literacy Day Oxford Learning Centre on Bayfield St. opened its doors to the public for this fun-tastic Karaoke event! The festivities included a "Rock Star" clo...more
Mullies Winter Bar Olympics
Last month, the 1st Annual Winter Bar Olympics were hosted by Mullies Bar & Grill. The Mullies girls came up with six unique and fun games which were an awesome way to enjoy the wi...more
The Ugliest Bridesmaid Dresses - Bachelorette Party
This colourful crowd of Barrie's 'Ugliest Bridesmaids' was SNAP'd as the ladies set out to celebrate Monica Longlade's upcoming wedding to Kelly Davies, lead singer of Barrie local...more
Barrie Chiropractic supports Big Brother Big Sisters
For 13 years the Barrie Chiropractic & Health Services Centre has hosted a Charity Day whereby all Chiropractic fees from clients are donated to a local charity. This year a genero...more
Labour Minister Visits Industrial Safety Trainers
As one of Ontario’s leading Health and Safety Training providers, Industrial Safety Trainers Inc. was extremely pleased to have Labour Minister Peter Fonseca visit their Safety T...more
“Cabbie” On The Streets of Barrie
Cabral “Cabbie” Richards SNAP'd with the Simcoe Suns Basketball Team. The City of Barrie welcomed Cabbie last month to empower our youth with a motivational speech on his life ...more
Winter Food At The Barrie Farmers’ Market
Shoppers were invited into the City Hall Rotunda to warm up with a comforting cup of hot mulled apple cider, followed by a sample and visit with Barrie Farmers’ Market vendors. T...more
MPP Patrick Brown's Chilifest
The Royal Canadian Legion held that wonderful aroma of Chili and buns as MPP Patrick Brown served up his 4th Annual Chilifest fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Society of Greater Simc...more
Barrie Winterfest & Festival of Ice
Blue skies crowned the festivities of this years Winterfest & Festival of Ice. This weekend celebration of the winter season was named one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario! Heri...more
Easter Seals Chili & Beer Fest
This years Easter Seals Chili & Beer Fest was held at the Southshore Centre with proceeds going to support the Easter Seals - an organization that offers a variety of services to h...more
Polar Bear Swim
The Barrie Fire Department and the City of Barrie Aquatics Staff were ready for the hundreds of dippers ready to take the plunge in the frosty waters of Kempenfelt Bay. I arrived a...more
SuperBowl Sunday
I did a bar hop across Downtown Barrie to catch some of the Super Bowl party action! The game aired live on big screens throughout Barrie from the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens...more
Sharamazda Ladies Oriental Shrine Valentine Tea
The Sharamazda Ladies Oriental Shriners celebrated their 36th Annual Valentine Tea at the Sheba Shrine Centre. A beautiful handmade queen-size Quilt and handmade Wall Hanging would...more
Heartburn Day Chili Cook-off
Guests took in the mouth watering aroma at the 55+ Centre for this hot n' spicy heart healthy event! In addition to the tasty features and prize draws there was lively entertainmen...more
