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Genre-bending comedy bringing 'deep belly laughs' to Barrie

Genre-bending comedy bringing 'deep belly laughs' to Barrie

Award-winning physical comedy runs Aug. 7 to 12 as part of Theatre by the Bay’s Canada-Wide Series
Meaford Hall presents all-Canadian summer lineup

Meaford Hall presents all-Canadian summer lineup

Facility presents award-winning and up-and-coming musicians and performers, including musical celebration of The Band this weekend
The Strumbellas vow to bring campfire vibes to Tall Pines festival

The Strumbellas vow to bring campfire vibes to Tall Pines festival

20 Canadian bands playing at this weekend's event in Gravenhurst, which 'combines a lot of things that I like,' says Strumbellas vocalist
Barrie Art Club hosts Dorothy Wintle's 'In Praise of Canada' exhibition

Barrie Art Club hosts Dorothy Wintle's 'In Praise of Canada' exhibition

Collection 'inspired from experiences in painting and drawing places, people and animals that are and were in Canada,' says club
'Anticipated' Carrot Fest making delicious return to Bradford in August

'Anticipated' Carrot Fest making delicious return to Bradford in August

With over 150 unique vendor booths, music and entertainment on stage, a kids zone and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy
Collingwood Museum hosting walking tours, special exhibits this summer

Collingwood Museum hosting walking tours, special exhibits this summer

A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada on display until Aug. 30, offering 'untold history' of slavery through archival records and personal stories
Shake Shack bringing food truck to Friday Harbour this summer

Shake Shack bringing food truck to Friday Harbour this summer

To mark one year since entering Canada, company launching seven-stop mobile tour across Ontario, including Aug. 23-24 at Innisfil resort
Collingwood-led study finds film industry growing in smaller Ontario communities

Collingwood-led study finds film industry growing in smaller Ontario communities

Local communities are reaping the benefits of remote film and television work, a recent study, focusing on the film and television industry has concluded
'Heaven in your mouth': Barrie residents flock to butter tart festival

'Heaven in your mouth': Barrie residents flock to butter tart festival

'You’ve got to go to the classic, with the raisin butter tart. It’s just candy after that, but raisin butter tarts are the ones you want to have,' says local man
REVIEW: Superman swoops in to save summer entertainment

REVIEW: Superman swoops in to save summer entertainment

In James Gunn's ambitious reboot of DC's most iconic hero, Superman returns not just as a lone saviour but as part oflarger ensemble fighting for Earth's future