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South-end gym gets punch in the arm by adding new trainers

South-end gym gets punch in the arm by adding new trainers

Barrie Sports Hall of Fame member Gary Goodridge and Donny Munce join Empire team to help mould next generation of fighters
Come sail away: Remote-controlled sailboat rentals dock at lakeshore

Come sail away: Remote-controlled sailboat rentals dock at lakeshore

'It’s like going back to childhood. It’s the simple pleasures and you challenge yourself by controlling the boat,' says USail Rental owner
Barrie duo has affordable eyecare in their sights

Barrie duo has affordable eyecare in their sights

'Nursing wasn’t really calling to me, and glasses seemed really interesting. It was something I fell into quite naturally,' says local optician behind new Specsavers location in Georgian Mall
Splash On water park gets jumping Friday at Barrie lakeshore

Splash On water park gets jumping Friday at Barrie lakeshore

'We want to be part of those conversations when the kids go back to school and when they tell friends how much fun they had at Splash On,' says company founder
The Kage comes out swinging, becomes big hit with ball players

The Kage comes out swinging, becomes big hit with ball players

'This was not something I could have seen myself doing years ago, but it has become an absolute joy,' says owner, whose background is in hockey
Pure Bliss: South-end jewelry studio offers space to get creative

Pure Bliss: South-end jewelry studio offers space to get creative

'We get a lot of people who are trying to do some self-care, looking to try something new and just be creative,' says owner Jennifer Wolfe
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