Our City | Barrie Ontario 2019

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Sutton’s Going on... in Simcoe County

BIll KIndou BroKer of record

Top 100 Employer speaks out on Simcoe county Real Estate

Sutton group IncentIve realty Inc., BroKerage

More and more clients are turning to the expertise and market knowledge of Sutton’s professional agents and leaving with a smile and a good review.

Bill Kindou, Broker of Record at Sutton Group Incentive Barrie, purchased the business in 2002 from Don Jerry, who had owned it previously since 1993. In the past 17 years since taking ownership, Bill has seen tremendous development and been able to grow the staff from 40 agents at time of purchase to over 186 including staff. With eleven branch offices including the Barrie main office, midland branch, Barrie Branch offices, Orillia, Alliston, Innisfil and Collingwood offices, as well as Angus, Port Carling and Gravenhurst coming soon, Sutton Group Incentive is situated right where clients require, it’s ready to get down to business, whether that be anything from leasing property to selling your home or a piece of land.

“We handle residential, commercial, farms, vacant lands and leases,” Bill explained, noting agents are ready and enthusiastic to work with clients to achieve positive outcomes on a variety of transactions. “For any real estate needs just call one of our offices.”

With a balanced and fair-minded business approach, Bill has been able to create an environment where clients and sales representatives alike thrive and grow.

Sutton provides a superb compensation package for

Head Office www.sutton.com INCENTIVE REALTY INC., BROKERAGE

241 Minets Point Rd., Barrie, Ontario L4N 4C4 705-739-1300

agents and also ensures they always have top-notch computers and the most modern technology to do their job at peak efficiency and with all the latest tools.

Bill also conducts weekly in-house training for agents, keeping them on top of market trends, changing regulations, and every other aspect of the real estate business.

By fostering training and leadership programs for staff, giving constant attention to encouraging excellent business relationships and upholding a business model built around a cost-controlled, creative approach, Sutton continues to be able to offer the outstanding service and results for which it is known. As it continually adapts to the latest market developments Sutton stands at the apex of industry, technology and marketing moving forward.

Sutton’s excellent treatment of its agents extends to its clients as well, as it proves to be the perfect fit for an increasing number of families and individuals looking to buy, sell or lease.

Sutton Group Incentive also prides itself on giving back to the community, and donates to charities including Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Care Centre (RVH), The Barrie Women and Children’s Crisis Centre, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie, Media For Young Minds and other worthy causes throughout Simcoe County. Sutton is 100 percent Canadian-owned and was founded in Vancouver

midland Branch 382 King Street, Midland

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in 1983. It offered a groundbreaking new real estate concept and soon gained momentum and growth, expanding throughout the country. After its steady growth since founding, Sutton now has a total of around 200 offices across Canada and over 8,000 sales representatives. Sutton’s core philosophy and business model puts the realtor and client, rather than the real estate agency, at the centre of every transaction, giving priority to an optimal customersalesrepresentativerelationshipandsmooth,rewarding transaction. Selling a home can be a challenging task, but with the confidence, professionalism and market knowledge of a Sutton sales representative it becomes that much easier. Choosing Sutton is a big step in the right direction towards a successful, rewarding real estate transaction, and Bill is hoping for even more expansion in the future.

“We look forward to continued growth in our company,” Bill said. “We also thank all of our clients who’ve supported our business over the years.”

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SIGRID’S CAFE & FINE BAKERY A Traditional European Bakery

At Sigrid’s, baking is a never-ending art form.

For over 35 years now, we have been a proud family-owned bakery in downtown Barrie. All our baked breads and pastries are made from scratch with all natural ingredients, the way it used to be done! The flavour or our creations showcases the true passion behind our work.

Q&A With baker

andrea higgins

tell us about your blackforest cake?

We pride ourselves in having the “real” Blackforest cake made with fresh cream and Kirchwasser and dark cherries which has been lovingly handed through the generations!

We invite you to join us in our lunch and tea room and treat yourself to a savoury soup and sandwich on our homemade bread and buns.

Top it off with a European specialty coffee and authentic pastry, that are sure to please!

hoW did you get started in the bakery business?

Sigrid’s, is a traditional European bakeshop, specializing in German baked-goods, celebrating over 35 years in business and was founded in 1983 by Andrea’s parents.

“My parents left a very successful bakery in Germany to start a new life in Canada with my sister and me. The idea was to bring a touch of Europe to Barrie. I took over the bakery in 2004 with the help of my husband Brian, and our three children and our fabulous staff.”

If you’re looking for fresh gluten-free products that the whole family will enjoy, you’ve arrived at the right place! We bake fresh daily with no preservatives. From our sunflower, multigrain, raisin bread and classic loaf and buns to our Florentiner pastry, almond crescents, and macaroons and famous gluten-free brownies, we’ll win you over!

10 Ross Street, Barrie

What are some of your must-have taste sensations?

You have to come in and try our delicious Bienenstich which is a yeast-based pastry with our homemade custard filling, topped with honey-coated almonds. You will love our specialty cakes like our mousse, raspberry, chocolate, strawberry & lemon. Our chocolate, mocha, grand marnier and a trio of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry buttercream cakes are simply irresistible!

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eight don’t miss events for 2019 ten events at the maclaren Community Champions

Stories of eight people who go above and beyond to make a difference.

things to do in Barrie

There are fun and exciting events taking place throughout Barrie all year round.

new Path

Mental health service offers range of programs for kids, teens

rvh taking care of the present and looking to the future Celebrate Barrie 2019 Photo Contest

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Photo by Joe Ouellette

See a strong, healthy community though the eyes of Barrie photographers.

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Cover photo Sunrise at Barrie’s Waterfront by Colion McSweeney as part of the Celebrate Barrie 2019 photo contest.

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GRANd OPENiNG STudiO 737 Art Gallery

Contemporary Art Gallery featuring 40 artist from across Canada housing the largest collection of Original Canadian Art

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8 DON’T MISS EVENTS FOR 2019

Barrie Air Show

Look up in the sky for some thrilling shows as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the CF-18 Demo Team, as well as aviation-themed activities and military displays. The show is June 28 and 29 at the waterfront. Barrie.ca

Theatre By The Bay

All the world’s a stage for the actors in Theatre By The Bay, which features local talent in acting, writing and stage crew. Caverne Des Caribou or Caribou Cave is offered in English and French and runs July 17 to 27 and The Cenotaph Project, inspired by Clint Lovell’s book The Boys from Barrie, is July 17 to 28. Theatrebythebay.com

Kempenfest

The 49th annual Kempenfest runs along the shore of Lake Simcoe for the August long weekend, Aug. 2 to 5. This year’s Kempenfest features over 350 arts and craft exhibitors, 40 antique dealers, two beer gardens with entertainment day and night, an enhanced family centre, food vendors, midway and more.

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Barrielicious

The foodie’s favourite event runs twice a year, where local restaurants offer a fixed price menu ranging from $15 to $30 for a three-course meal. This summer’s festival is July 5 to 21.

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WinterfesT Celebrate the outdoors in wintertime with the annual Winterfest

in February. It includes activities for children, a midway, horse-drawn wagon rides, entertainment and hot chocolate. For more info, call 705-739-4285. Barrie.ca

Talk is Free Theatre

Each year, Talk is Free Theatre offers world-class entertainment that can sometimes bring a new twist to an old classic.

Experience musicals and theatrical productions on a local stage as well as a variety of other entertainment options, including children’s camps and interviews with engaging individuals. Tift.ca

Lawn Chair Luminata

Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair to watch a free movie outdoors on Wednesday nights, weather permitting. The Barrie Thunder Classics showcase their classic and custom cars and trucks, and the Barrie Film Festival presents free outdoor screenings on select evenings in July and August.

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Barrie Film Festival The Barrie

Film Festival is a 10-day film lover’s delight! Held Oct. 18 to 22, it brings audiences together to experience extraordinary films from Canada and around the world. The event Includes guest speakers, parties, a short film competition and director’s brunch.

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We’Re A lIttle DIffeRent At WhIte CeDAR DentAl AnD heRe’S hoW; • Sponsoring children’s motivational speakers

in your elementary schools.

• Supporting school fundraising and community events year round. You will always see us out there with our face painting, balloons and fun activities.

• Patient Appreciation Events like our growing annual “Cookies & Photos with Santa” where we get to put hundreds of smiles on the cutest little faces!

• Contributing to the efforts of our passionate team members and patients who go on mission trips to help the less fortunate among us here in Barrie and all around the world!

• Pulling together with patient support for the Christmas Toy Drive and the Barrie Food Bank. This year’s donations topped 190 pounds for the Food Bank and we couldn’t be more proud!

We are still celebrating and feeling so grateful to all of you for continuing to trust us with your precious family and friend’s oral health! We don’t take this lightly and we are filled with pride and feel so blessed.

We truly care about our patients and their families and diligently strive to always make you feel right at home with us!

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TEN EVENTs at t h e m a c l a ren

Art Programs

High-quality studio-based programs are offered year-round for children, youth and adults.

Practising regional artists bring a wealth of talent and expertise to lead these fun and enriching art classes, camps, PA days and more. Options for all ages and experience levels allow everyone the opportunity to develop new skills while exploring their creativity.

Seasonal Exhibitions

The MacLaren presents a year-round program of exhibitions highlighting innovative work by contemporary artists. Free public receptions offer exhibition tours with curators and exhibiting artists. Free artist talks expand on the viewer’s understanding of seasonal themes and subject matter.

Upcoming receptions: July 4, Dec. 5, March 19, May 7.

Carnegie Days

This annual festival offers great events for visitors of all ages that explore the role language plays in contemporary art. Special exhibitions, performances, readings, talks, guided tours and hands-on activities for families and youth take place at the Gallery and in downtown Barrie from Sept. 26 to 29.

Family Sundays

Every Sunday between September and June is Family Sunday at the Gallery.

Regional artists lead creative projects that families can complete together.

Sign-up in person at 1 pm on the day of the workshop which runs 1:30 to 3 pm in the Rotary Education Centre.

Admission $5 per child.

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Off The Hook: Silent Art Auction

W-Edge

Wednesdays are for art with an edge!

Like-minded youth ages 14 to 18 have a place to meet and be creative in this free after-school drop-in studio art programme. Practising visual artists lead innovative projects exploring contemporary art and ideas in a variety of engaging materials and techniques.

Youth Halloween Coffeehouse

Calling all ghouls, goblins and ghosts!

Join us on Oct. 25 for our annual Halloween Coffeehouse, organized by the MacLaren Youth Advisory Council.

Dress in your Halloween best and enjoy spook-tacular crafts, button-making and live performances by talented Simcoe County youth. It’s a hauntingly good time for those of all ages.

The biggest contemporary art party in Barrie returns Nov. 15 with more than 150 works of art by over 100 regional artists. This annual fundraising event offers everyone the opportunity to bid on and take home original artwork as well as a wealth of great finds donated by local retailers. Tickets ($50) include hors-d’oeuvres and desserts by Barrie’s finest chefs.

Art for Lunch

Treat yourself to Art for Lunch! Bring your lunch or buy one in the Gallery Café and explore art-related topics in our free Friday afternoon lecture series.

Monthly speakers deliver fascinating presentations on their work within the field of art and visual culture. Arrive by 11:30 am to order from the Gallery Café.

VanGo Gallery

MacLaren VanGo programmes offer unique opportunities for students to work with professional visual artists in the classroom and at the Gallery. Twentyeight different VanGo programmes with ties to the Ontario Art Curriculum are offered, all encouraging creativity, skills development and visual literacy. Ask for VanGo at your child’s school.

Winterfest

Join us for Winterfest 2020! The MacLaren is excited to host a variety of winter-inspired events and workshops for all ages from NFB short animation screenings to a fireside story time, a hands-on workshop and a special performance by Simcoe Contemporary Dancers.

For more information, visit www.maclarenart.com or phone 705-721-9696.

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Community

Champions When our neighbours give their time and energy towards making the community a better place, great things happen in Barrie.

This year we’re telling the stories of eight people who go above and beyond to make a difference.

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$1M goal is within his reach

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STORY AND PHOTO BY NICOLE COLE

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one leg, and I said if

he can do something on one leg, I can do something on two

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illiam Dwyer knows all too well the toll cancer can take.

The 93-year-old Barrie resident lost his mother and two sons to the disease. And now he is battling it himself. That said, he’s not letting it get in the way of reaching the goal he set out 38 years ago when he signed up for the inaugural Terry Fox Run in 1981.

He raised $98,000 last year for the Terry Fox Foundation, bringing his total to $876,000 since he picked up that first fundraising sheet in 1981. His goal from the day he started was to raise $1 million - a number he is on track to reach through his fundraising efforts for the 2019 event.

“I saw Terry run on one leg, and I said if he can do something on one leg, I can do something on two, so I got involved and have been involved ever since,” he said. “You see so many people sick and dying - young and old … and almost everybody has

been impacted by cancer.”

Dwyer was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, and the disease has now spread to other areas of his body.

“It is at a standstill right now, but you never know when it’s going to explode,” he said, adding he is currently undergoing treatment.

While he is no longer able to complete the fivekilometre route, Dwyer has every intention of lacing up his sneakers and attending the event on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Centennial Park to support participants and collect any last-minute donations.

In the meantime, Dwyer’s family has helped create an online fundraising page to collect donations now that he isn’t able to get out and about as easily due to his health issues.

To help Dwyer reach his goal of $1 million in donations, visit http://www.terryfox.ca/WillDwyer.

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veryone knows that swelling and bleeding mean that something is wrong. A swollen twisted ankle or a nasty infected wound often take people to an emergency room. However not everyone realizes that red, swollen or bleeding gums should also be immediately addressed. Gingivitis, while commonplace, can be an indicator that other serious health changes can be occurring throughout the body.

The swelling that is seen in gingivitis is inflammation. Inflammation is our body’s response to cellular injury. Our body swells up to try to rid the body of the initial cause of injury and to try to reduce further damage.

However, the chemicals that our own body releases to stop the problem can end up being a longer term inflammatory response.

Studies are showing that our full body health and our oral health are very closely linked. The inflammation we see in the mouth may also be present in the heart, liver and circulatory system. Those bleeding gums can be the first visible sign that you have other medical conditions. If you have other medical conditions, a gum infection like gingivitis or periodontal disease can just add to the stress that your body is under.

Dental professionals are trained to diagnose and treat all types of oral disease.

Whether it be a localized gingivitis brought

on by pregnancy, or an advanced case of periodontal disease caused by an aggressive strain of bacteria, there are treatments and home care regimes available. The dentist and hygienist will assess the condition and then monitor the healing.

Just as a doctor may prescribe statin medication, your hygienist can make recommendations to use specific preventative oral care products. The hygienist will also remove plaque and hard deposits to help your body fight the infection and reduce inflammation. The length of time between your cleaning appointments is determined based on how you are responding to the treatment.

In some cases, if a person does not respond to treatment, a medical consultation may be warranted. Dental and medical professionals work together to determine your risk factors and condition.

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Volunteer helps adults learn to read

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❝ ❞ When you know that

they are accomplishing

something … it gives a

sense that I have helped and a sense of pride

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ivian Stone has always felt a desire to help others.

Stone has been volunteering as a tutor with the Barrie Literacy Council since retiring and moving to Barrie over a decade ago, and said she always knew she wanted to get involved in teaching adults.

“Somebody I knew was working with a similar group in Toronto, and I knew that’s what I’d like to do when I retired,” she said. “Unfortunately, when you’re working it can be pretty difficult to find the time to volunteer. Once you retire, it gives me purpose and I get to meet a lot of people.”

The Barrie Literacy Council assists adults to improve their basic reading, writing and math skills by providing one-to-one tutoring and small group learning sessions.

Along with tutoring, she has served as a member of the board for the last six years and occasionally

assists with the organization’s independent study group. Currently, Stone is volunteering twice a week with a student who is working to earn his GED. “I think I get more out of it than the students do. I have been doing one-one-one tutoring pretty much the entire time I’ve been at the literacy council, and I find you get to know them pretty well,” she said.

“You get to know what their trials and tribulations are, as well as what they’re going through and what their goals are.”

Seeing her student reach their goals provides a true sense of satisfaction, she added.

“When you know that they are accomplishing something … it gives a sense that I have helped and a sense of pride. It’s like when you have kids and you see them doing well in school, it makes you feel good.”

The Barrie Literacy Council currently serve about 100 students and boasts 89 active volunteers.

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She’s leading the way to poetry

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❝ ❞ There is so much

I can do with this

role. I want to use it to the absolute best that I can

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arrie’s new poet laureate is hoping to give a new image to the world of poetry.

Victoria Butler, 23, was selected as the city’s new poet laureate last November and said the news came as quite a surprise.

“I was stoked,” Butler said. “I’d made a Tweet ages ago that was like ‘I might mess around and become the new poet laureate of Barrie’ - and then I actually did become the poet laureate of Barrie. It’s kind of crazy. It’s a great honour and to be chosen was very validating. I feel like I’ve done a lot of work in our community for a few years now and to have that recognized was validating.

“I think having a young person be the face of poetry in Barrie is really encouraging. Usually we associate poetry with old dead guys and that needs to start changing.”

According to the city’s website, the poet laureate is tasked with raising the profile of the literary arts by writing, publishing and performing poetry, educating the public, promoting literacy, as well as encour-

aging and celebrating other local poets and writers.

Butler is also editor-in-chief and co-founder, along with Will Crosson, of The Northern Appeal - a bi-annual, not-for-profit literary journal borne and bred in Simcoe County that publishes a curated selection of works submitted by local artists and writers.

“I love poetry, I love writing (and) I love the City of Barrie. My biggest passion is getting communities together and creating opportunities for artists and writers to get their work out and to be celebrated,” said Butler, who both lives and works in downtown Barrie.

“There is so much I can do with this role. I want to use it to the absolute best that I can. I want to be someone people can approach on the street. I want to make poetry more accessible to my community and like something people feel can be a part of even if they’re not writers or have read much poetry.”

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Becoming a person of change in our community

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❝ ❞ I used who I am

and my platform

to talk about issues

that are typically

considered taboo

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helly Skinner has taken her own trials and tribulations, and then used them as a driving force for change.

Skinner moved to Barrie from Toronto in 2012 as a single parent seeking a slower pace. She got a little more than she bargained for and says moving here as a queer woman was a culture shock. She worked hard in her role as a sexual health and wellness coordinator to become a person of change in her new community.

“I used who I am and my platform to talk about issues that are typically considered taboo. Through that, getting out in the community, as well as running events and fundraisers … it’s how I got my name out in the community,” she said.

Through work on her own television program on Rogers, Skinner was asked to sit on the board for Barrie Pride where she has served as vicechairperson of sponsorship and marketing, as well

festival and event coordinator.

“I’ve helped bring Barrie Pride from 1,500 participants in 2016 … to over 10,000 in 2018.

It was really great to be able to … help that organization grow and build and have more of a presence in our city.”

Despite her busy life as a single mother, Skinner says it’s imperative she find ways to give back to the people and place that has done so much for her.

“If it weren’t for community and for the people who reached out on my behalf, the support of local businesses hiring me so I could pay my bills, I would not be here today,” she said. “I am a tried and true lover of Barrie for everything it has done for me and I try to use my voice to support many different organizations.”

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Results Focused Treatment from head to toe by highly qualified Physiotherapists.

Mandi Hayes, owner of Resolution Physiotherapy & IMS Clinic, knows her team of highly experienced and post-graduate trained Manual Physiotherapists makes her clinic unique. This uniqueness and the quality of treatment from Resolution’s team is reflected in their winning of the 2017 and 2018 Readers’ Choice Award, as well as the 2017, 2018, and 2019 Consumer’s Choice Awards. “We hire only highly qualified, experienced Physiotherapists and are proud to have numerous Physiotherapists who have Canada’s highest Manual Physiotherapy and Sports Physiotherapy Certifications. We all love what we do and are continuously taking courses to ensure we are using the most advanced, research validated treatment techniques available.” says Mandi, who herself is considered an FCAMPT and Sports Dip Physiotherapist, indicating she is a top Canadian qualified Manual & Sports Physiotherapist. Resolution’s love of working with athletes and active people of all ages is obvious as their walls are covered with photos of appreciative clients including Canadian National team athletes, firefighters, police officers, track stars, swimmers, wrestlers, volleyball players, basketball athletes, rugby players, dancers, and hockey players.

“When I opened my clinic 8 years ago, my goal was to build a team of highly motivated and qualified physios like myself,” says Mandi. “It makes me happiest when I hear that people know of Resolution as a great clinic and have no idea who I am. I am confident that clients of all ages and ability levels can see any of our highly-qualified Physiotherapists and receive excellent care.”

Resolution is always looking for ways to improve client care and uses a wide variety of advanced, research-based treatments to accelerate recovery for their clients.

Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), a unique dry needling treatment available at Resolution, treats neuropathic dysfunction,

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Resolution Physiotherapists also have post-graduate training in Concussion Rehabilitation. They treat clients with sports and non-sports related concussions, using a combination of research supported ImPACT concussion testing, upper cervical spine

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treatment, and advanced neck strengthening, to maximize recovery and help reduce the risk of future concussions.

Resolution is also excited to offer TMJ & Headache treatment, Shockwave Therapy, Active Myofascial Cupping, Acupuncture, Vestibular Rehab, Women’s Health, Active Myofascial Release, Running assessments, Custom Orthotics, and Custom Bracing.

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On top of the world in cross-country skiing

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❝ ❞ I did cross

country skiing

for a long,

long time”

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aymond Bolech has a lot to be proud of.

The 55-year-old, who was inducted as one of the newest members of the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame in 2018, boasts numerous medals for his efforts in cross-country skiing over the years, including a gold medal in the 500-metre event as a member of Team Canada in Nordic Skiing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea in 2013.

Bolech spent nearly two decades honing the skills that ultimately took him to the top of the podium in PyeongChang. He credits a former girlfriend for getting him in to the sport.

“He asked her to go bowling and she agreed if he’d go skiing,” said his mother, Rita Alkem.

“I did cross country skiing for a long, long time,” he noted, adding he enjoyed it because he liked being out in the open.

Alkem recalls the day her son received the letter informing him he had qualified for the games in South Korea.

“He had 10 days to decide if he wanted to participate,” she said. “While in Edmonton, he asked me if he could quit. I’d said sure, if he wasn’t enjoying it anymore he could retire. But, then he got the letter saying he’d qualified for Korea and it was a once-in-a-lifetime thing … Finally, after a couple of days, he decided he would give it one more year before retiring.”

Bolech has been involved with Special Olympics since 1996 and was also actively involved in Track and Field as well as 5 Pin Bowling.

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Dr. Tim Cheesman and his Team want to Make You Smile

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orn and raised in Pickering, Ontario, Dr. Tim Cheesman considers himself very much “a local boy” who enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking and camping. Graduating fromLaurentianUniversity with an Honours BSC, he travelled to the U.S. for his dental studies, receiving his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) from the University of Detroit, Mercy. But the pull of family and the homeland drew him right back to Canada.

Dr. Cheesman’s admiration for Canadian values is reflected in how he runs his dental practice at Essa Dental. “Ethics are

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Adevotedfamilymanwith three young children, Dr. Cheesman, understands the need for a soothing touch with people who are experiencing their first visit to a dentist.

Initial visits for children are fun experiences, riding up and down in the chair, counting their

teeth, getting stickers, learning about the sounds and smells of a dental office. “We try to get kids involved in their dental care and motivate them to have the best possible oral hygiene.”

“We just introduced a digital Panoramic x-ray machine to go along with our digital x-ray program,” says Dr. Cheesman. “All of our x-ray units are now digital which means less radiation to our patients.

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Focusing on a future in film

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STORY AND PHOTO BY NICOLE COLE

❝ ❞ I want to make

movies that take

place where I am

from (and) think it

would be really cool to make a movie in Barrie one day

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itch Graszat wants to help put Canadianmade movies on the map.

The 19-year-old Barrie filmmaker can’t recall a time when he hasn’t had a passion for movies — whether it’s watching them or making them.

“Ever since I was little, I’ve been really into making my own short films with my sister (and) over the years we’ve submitted a few to film festivals all over Ontario and we have had some success with those,” he said. “It’s just something I love doing and something Barrie and the community has always been super supportive of with me.”

Graszat, currently on a gap year from Film School at Ryerson University, won in the Most Promising Youth category at the 2018 Barrie Arts Awards.

“It was super cool. I was really honoured to be considered … and I didn’t think I’d win so I was very surprised.”

Graszat credits a former babysitter, who gifted the youngster his first camera, for pushing him towards making his own movies.

“She taught me how to edit, and then I’ve basically been self-taught since then,” he said, adding he has

always been inspired by directors David Fincher, Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan.

While he describes his own films as fun and funny, Graszat said his favourite movie would likely be The Social Network.

“The main takeaway was it was the first movie I saw where nothing necessarily exciting happened but it’s like two hours and you’re completely engaged the whole time.”

Graszat recently finished his first documentary entitled Memories For Sale — a film about his grandfather John Gardiner’s journey around Ontario on his Memories For Sale: Book and Other Stuff Tour, which he noted has been having some success at film festivals already. The documentary recently received a nomination for Best Canadian Film for the 2019 ReelHeART Film Festival in Toronto.

Graszat has his sights set on the future, with plans to finish film school and ultimately make a name for himself in the industry.

“I feel like Canadian film is underappreciated. I want to make movies that take place where I am from (and) think it would be really cool to make a movie in Barrie one day.”

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QING’S CUISINE Szechuan & Thai Cuisine

With over 20 years of culinary experience, husband and wife, Qing Ni and Lien Tran have both worked in cities such as Toronto, Saskatoon, Collingwood, Vancouver and California. After so many dedicated years of hard work, in 2014, the husband-wife team have ventured off on their own to open up our Szechuan and Thai restaurant. Today, they are proud owners of Qing’s Cuisine in Barrie’s south end.

Szechuan cuisine comes from Sichuan, a southwestern Chinese province which happens to contain a stretch of Asia’s largest river called the Yangtze. We love creating delighlightful and unique dishes with the Szechuan and Thai influences for our customers who continue to show their support for them week after week.

Only the freshest ingredients are used in all of our creations.

We know you’ll love anything you try here, just simply tell us your likes and if you have any food allergies and we’ll be happy to delight your taste buds. Come in and try our delicious Shrimp Spring Roll Vermicelli bowl made with the very best shrimps of course.

Thank you Barrie for allowing us cook for you everyday. You make it so easy as we love what we do!

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Q&A with chef

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A lot of restAurAnts offer A PAd thAi dish, cAn you exPlAin whAt mAke yours unique?

Unlike the traditional method of cooking Pad Thai, we stir fry vegetables first then add the rice noodles and cook them to perfection until done. This means we don’t use pre-soaked noodles, instead, we cook our noodles raw in the wok! Our non-spicy Pad Thai sauce is sweet and has a special fish sauce added to it and our Spicy Pad Thai has no fish sauce but we add in special spices for a perfect medium spicy dish. Both are made with a tomato sauce base and topped with nuts which we can leave off in case of any allergies. This is a dish that our clients can’t seem to live without. cAn you tell me whAt All goes into your delicious shredded crisPy Beef dish?

Strips of tender beef is deep fried until crispy perfection, followed by stir frying fresh ginger, onion, jalapeño peppers, dried Thai chili peppers, celery, carrots and then we finish it off with our special spicy sweet and sour sauce. You’ll love it! whAt is Another dish for those who enjoy A little more sPice?

Our Mongolian Chicken is a little sweet and a little spicy. Sliced chicken breast served on a bed of dry vermicelli noodles. It’s stir fried with white and green onions, dried Thai chili peppers, Thai chili sauce and soy sauce. We are also happy to offer a gluten free option with no added soy sauce. We look forward to cooking you up something wonderfully tasty very soon!

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Making a difference as an ER volunteer

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STORY AND PHOTO BY NICOLE COLE

❝ ❞ It’s a wonderful

feeling to give (and)

when you leave, if you’ve made

somebody smile, it’s

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or 16 years now, Laurie Whitman has donned her bright blue vest and dedicated some of her valuable time as a member of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s Blue Brigade.

Whitman first signed on as a volunteer after her husband retired from his career.

“He decided to keep working full time so I realized we wouldn’t be travelling and I wanted to be productive,” she said. “I signed up to see what I thought of it and went from there.”

Initially a volunteer in the Imaging/Day Surgery Department, Whitman now spends her time in the Emergency Department – which seems better suited to her desire to be active.

“A friend who worked in the Emergency Department suggested I join her given how busy it was and how active I am in my day-to-day life. I decided to shadow her one day and I absolutely loved it. I have been there ever since (and) never looked back.”

Whitman also served as a PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) Volunteer. The

program at RVH takes high school students through an accident scenario from arrival in an ambulance all the way to what occurs in the trauma unit.

“They see presentations from the coroner, doctors, police officers, etc. and it shows the perils of alcohol and drugs when driving. Sort of a ‘what if,’” she noted, adding the hope is students will share what they witnessed with their peers along with the impact it had on them … and maybe save a life in the future.

“The volunteers were there to assist with students if they became overwhelmed with what they were witnessing,” she said. “It was a very meaningful program and seemed to have a great impact on the students who did participate.”

Whitman, who volunteers regularly once a week (and more if needed), described RVH as a place where she goes to feel better too.

“I tell everybody I’m going to my happy place,” she said. “It’s a wonderful feeling to give (and) when you leave, if you’ve made somebody smile, it’s very rewarding.”

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Building a bridge to Base Borden

nni mson hman

STORY AND PHOTO BY NICOLE COLE

❝ ❞ I was eager to find

and build those

bridges and add

on the remarkable

work that Jamie

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nvolvement with numerous organizations and charities in Barrie is proving to be extremely helpful in her new role as honorary colonel for Base Borden.

Jennifer Armstrong-Lehman officially became the third honorary colonel – and the first female – for the base in January.

After graduating university with an education in political science, Armstrong-Lehman joined the Department of Foreign Affairs as a Foreign Service Officer before moving to Barrie with her husband Jeff.

She quickly got involved with her new community, supporting organizations such as Hospice Simcoe and Gilda’s Club. While teaching part-time at Georgian College, Armstrong-Lehman, also found herself volunteering with numerous fundraising events.

“It was all fun things I could do to help raise profiles,” she said, adding she has given her time to the women’s and children’s shelter in Barrie, Redwood Park, and even put on her dancing shoes in 2014 for the Easter Seals Dancing With the Stars fundraiser.

Recently, her focus has been on her new role at Base Borden.

“I was approached about a year ago by then Commander at Base Borden, Chief Warrant Officer and Honorary Colonel Jamie Massie about my interest in taking over after he stepped down,” she said. “I was hugely honoured by the offer.”

In this new role, Armstrong-Lehman acts as the ambassador between the military community they represent and the civilian community in which they live and work.

“My responsibility is to find the bridges and connections between the base and the communities that it’s a part of to improve the community and also to improve the base,” she said, adding the ability to perform that service for Canada’s military and supporting its members is a huge honour.

“It’s very exciting. I know a lot of people and do a lot of things in the community so there are all kinds of ways I can make connections. I was eager to find and build those bridges and add on the remarkable work that Jamie Massie did.”

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Making a difference from behind the plate

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❝ ❞ Contrary to what

people think,

you have to be

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oug Cundall’s passion for softball started as a young boy and is still going strong at 74 years young.

First as a young man playing ball in Lefroy and then as an umpire for Softball Ontario, Cundall has called the diamond his second home for more than five decades. The Barrie resident retired four years ago from the baseball diamond after serving as an active umpire for 50 years. Cundall – a highly regarded official provincially, nationally and internationally — was the recipient of the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame’s Jean McCann Unsung Hero Award in 2018, and even has an award named after him by Softball Ontario.

With so many years on the field, Cundall said he was always on the lookout for a new insult.

“I would stand on the line and tell people it’s been years since I’d heard a new insult,” he quipped.

“One of the biggest challenges is developing the ability to read people, distinguish between what had to be addressed and what could be ignored.

Instructors will tell umpires ‘don’t have rabbit ears’ … you have to hear everything that is said

in order to be able to distinguish between what is inappropriate and what is just chatter.”

Cundall has always had a real passion for softball, calling it a thinking game.

“Contrary to what people think, you have to be constantly active in your mind as well as in your body.”

Cundall has a number of titles under his ball cap too.

He acquired Level 4 Umpire certification in both Fast Pitch and Slo-Pitch and was the first Level 4 umpire to be a member of Softball Canada’s Officiating Development Committee, a group that he noted helped shape the program country wide.

In 1985, Softball Ontario made him Umpire in Chief (UIC) of Ontario’s Zone 6, an area covering Simcoe, Grey, Bruce and Dufferin Counties.

Two years later, he became a member of Softball Ontario’s Umpire Committee. He has since become a development clinician, developing and presenting clinics to train new and existing umpires throughout the province.

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Winning combination helps others succeed

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❝ ❞ Community is huge and

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ith more than 30 years of friendship under their belts, it’s not surprising Penni Michaud and Heather Wilson have been able to take their individual strengths and create an award-winning business that perfectly melds those skills.

After several years growing their individual businesses (Michaud ran her own design business and Wilson a training and coaching business), the pair came together in early 2018 and launched Cheetah Fusion Creative Agency. The business helps new and existing businesses grow through assistance with coaching, marketing/advertising and design.

Their first year has brought them quite a bit of success, having been nominated for and awarded a Barrie Chamber of Commerce 2018 New Business Award.

“We were shocked,” acknowledged Michaud. “We still to this day have no idea who nominated us or how it came to be.”

Wilson believes it is the duo’s complimentary skills that helped them stand out.

“I can’t do what Penni does,” Wilson noted. “She’s a brilliant designer and definitely has the head for marketing and advertising.”

Added Michaud, “We built up our reputations beforehand with our own individual businesses so I think that helped. Just knowing us and knowing the kind of people we are has helped.”

They also pride themselves on being responsive to everyone who reaches out, as well as their creativity and ability to think outside the box, pointed out Wilson.

“We very much customize how we treat each individual client. It’s not a one-size fits all solution,” Wilson said.

Allowing their clients to be who they are is yet another trait that has landed them such high praise.

According to Michaud, “We embrace what’s unique and special about them. We will guide them and give our thoughts and opinions on things, but we never tell them the way it has to be.”

“That allows them to be empowered to make decisions with our guidance,” added Wilson.

The pair also prides themselves on their community involvement.

“We support people wherever we can. Community is huge and giving back where you can is important,” Wilson said.

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Giving her heart & soul to Barrie

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❝ ❞ I just like to

support a lot of

groups and there are lot of great

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ngela Baldwin doesn’t just plan for good communities in her professional life, she does it in her personal life as well.

The recipient of the 2019 Women In Business Heart & Soul Award, Baldwin is an urban planner and credits that training for her extensive interest and involvement in her community.

“That’s what we do at our best is try to build good communities,” she said.

Her involvement started out with Theatre By The Bay, where she served as board chairperson for approximately six years. She’s also been a member of The Barrie Film Festival Board for six years (the last two as chair); is part of a $3-million campaign for Redwood Park Community; and is a member of Ripples of Kindness and Gals That Give – to name just of a few.

“I just like to support a lot of groups and there are lot of great groups in town,” she said. “I love this

city and I’ve lived here since I was young. I feel like it’s a very giving community.

Her experiences in Barrie have led her to believe it must be one of the most giving cities in the country for its size. “Look at what we’ve raised! $65 million for RVH; $50 million for Georgian College; $3.5 million for Gilda’s Club – the list goes on and on. It’s quite remarkable.”

Baldwin is a self-described extrovert, getting her energy from others.

“When I’m among other people the ideas flow all the time and it’s hard to say no. I’ve learned to say no … but I feel it’s incumbent on us, especially if you’ve done well through your own community, to give back in some way – whether it’s financial or your time – because in the end you get way more out of it.”

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MEC Barrie Paddlefest is a free event for all ages on Saturday, June 15 at Centennial Beach.

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Mom chooses Salvation Army to set example

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olunteering has been a bit of a family affair for Shannon Best.

Best, who has been volunteering weekly at the Salvation Army - Barrie Bayside Mission Centre for the last two years, said it was her desire to set a positive example for her daughter that prompted her to get involved.

“She is now 11 and I felt like she needed to experience life from all angles. She started coming with me and then I never stopped going. I go once a week and I love it.

“My daughter is very compassionate and I always knew that, but she literally sees no difference. I think that’s something we can all strive for. My goal was to ensure she looked at everybody as an individual and didn’t see anyone any different.”

Best chose the Salvation Army Mission for a few reasons including the fact it was local and

downtown.

“You see homelessness everywhere. It’s so real and it could happen to anybody.”

Best volunteers every Friday and helps out where’s she needed so she could be assisting with food prep, washing dishes, organizing the pantry or performing general household duties. She is also there to be a friendly face for the clients.

“Sometimes people just want to talk and that’s totally fine too,” she said. “I believe you can learn incredible things from people if you just listen.”

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YOUR HOME SOLD GUARANTEED OR I’LL BUY IT!* Cripps Realty sold their client’s homes for $31,360 dollars more than the board average, as well as 44% faster. That’s 10.2 days of less showings and keeping your house clean. They are so confident that they will sell your home that they will buy it themselves if it doesn’t sell. They also have a Love Your Next Home Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your next home, or the neighbourhood, they will buy it back or sell it for free! They remove the uncercertainty, so that you can be certain that your home selling and buying experience will be a great one.

We are happy to have Cripps Realty here in Barrie where they achieve such high success, but remain humble. Cripps Realty has received the President’s Club Member Award and the Chairman’s Club Member Award from 2012 to 2018. With over 108,000 realtors across Canada, Kristin’s team has remained in

Welcome Home... the top 1% for the past 5 years. This was the top 1% for for ALL Canadian brokerages, cities, towns, provinces and all territories. Way to go team! Their 3000 sq. ft. office is located conveniently in Barrie’s south end, just off Highway 400 and Mapleview. Cripps Realty is dedicated to the satisfaction of their clients and has thousands of home sales to show for it over the years! Specializing in your family’s satisfaction, they help first time buyers, downsizing retirees, the seasoned investor and foreign commercial entrepreneurs, just to name a few. Their team promises to be with you every step of the way, making sure you are never left feeling uneasy in what is most likely the biggest invesment of your lifetime.

Kristin Cripps, Broker of Record 132 Commerce Park Drive, Unit 1 Barrie, ON L4N 8W8 Office: 705-726-7000 • Kristin@CrippsHomes.com

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Mental health service offers range of programs for kids, teens

New Path has essentially saved my daughter’s life,” says Trish, a New Path parent. “I can’t be any more direct than that. By finally having the support of a therapist, who allowed her to talk about the traumatic events that have led her here, to the support of the staff when things get rough, to a program manager who has showed her time and time again that he will not discharge her from the program until she is truly ready to lead a healthy life at home, my daughter has been able to not only stabilize but to flourish.”

New Path Youth and Family Services of Simcoe County is an accredited, not-for-profit children’s mental health agency that provides a range of timely and responsive mental health services for children, youth and their families when and where they need them.

New Path is now into its 19th year of operations. Forming from the amalgamation of four child and youth mental health service providers across Simcoe in 2000, New Path emerged as a consolidated, youth-friendly organization that spans all of Simcoe County.

The original vision of the amalgamation remains as true today as it did then and is reflected in New Path’s mission to lead and inspire positive change, and to promote mental health and wellness for children, youth, and families and their communities through an innovative, multi-service approach. We have continued this wonderful journey over the past year.

One out of every five Canadian children and youth is affected by a mental health challenge. Mental health problems can be very serious and affect families from all backgrounds. Because we know that early intervention works, and because mental health can’t wait, New Path offers a range of child and youth mental health services to children, youth and their families from eight office locations in Simcoe County, as well as in many elementary and secondary schools.

New Path has a team of dedicated and highly skilled staff providing mental health supports to children, youth and their families when and where they need them. Last year

alone, more than 2,100 children, youth and their families received mental health support through our agency.

In order to ensure timely and responsive services, New Path offers child and youth mental health walk-in clinics that offer immediate mental health supports. This service can also be a first step to accessing additional mental health supports including groups for children and parents, short and long-term counselling and therapy, and a residential program.

There are 6 walk-in clinic locations across Simcoe County in Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Orillia and Midland. The Barrie location, 165 Ferris Lane, offers clinics on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. with the last appointment time at 5:30 p.m.

To learn more about New Path Youth and Family Services, call 705-725-7656 or 1-866566-7656 (toll free from 905 area code) or visit www.newpath.ca.

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Remarkable communities in Barrie | Collingwood | Orillia area

Mountain House

Active families and retirees are heading in droves to the Barrie-CollingwoodOrillia region for its natural beauty and world-class attractions. Once here, they are delighted to discover that Georgian International, a visionary developer with strong roots in the neighbourhood offers exactly what they’re in search of; thoughtful communities that are an authentic reflection of small town Canada.

BRAESTONE AT HORSESHOE VALLEY. COUNTRY ESTATE, RETHOUGHT. Gas-fired lanterns. A pumpkin patch.

A Christmas tree farm. A baseball diamond encircled by corn stalks à la Field of Dreams. These idyllic features complement the farmhouse-style homes that make up the Braestone estate community, one hour north of the GTA in Horseshoe Valley Developed by Georgian International, the 229 homes sit on 556 acres in the Oro-Medonte township. These ingredients, known as “remarkables,” truly capture the 42

uniqueness of living here that appeals to prospective buyers.

Bringing a unique approach to Ontario real estate is a hallmark of the company.

“What we’re doing is not what other developers are doing,” says Mike Parker, vice-president, sales and marketing for Georgian International’s Real Estate Division. “In the planning process, we came up with community features that will enhance people’s lives, that will be part of their active lifestyles.”

For example, a toboggan hill is a familyfriendly add-on, and a sugar shack can teach residents about the age-old practice of tapping maple trees.

“Braestone buyers are typically nature lovers and enjoy being outdoors,” Parker notes, “and that’s why we created remarkables like a skating pond, a berry patch.”

Parker adds that they regularly hold events for the community with the intention that the traditions will continue long after the

development is built out. Summer corn roasts with live music, a pancake breakfast fundraiser, and family day horse drawn sleigh rides are just a few.

Besides successful sales, Braestone’s eyecatching offerings and impressive amenities are getting noticed by the industry. It was recognized as Best New Home Community of the Year in 2016 by the Canadian Home Builders Association, and its Discovery Centre was named 2016 Best Low Rise Homes Sales Office in Canada by the CHBA. Most recently, the “Thoroughbred” model was awarded Best Two-Storey Design up to 2,500 sq.ft. by the Ontario Homes Builders Association.

Interior flourishes make the Braestone homes visually appealing, to say the least: floors come complete with tongue-andgroove maple or oak, and porcelain tile is found in the bathrooms, foyers and mudrooms. Master bathrooms showcase an island-style soaker tub.

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Windfall

WINDFALL AT BLUE MOUNTAIN Winner of the Simcoe County Home Builders Awards’ Project Of The Year 2017. Georgian International’s popular Windfall is a 609-home community at the base of Blue Mountain that attracts buyers looking for “comfort, character, culture and community with a relaxed way of life,” says Parker.

He notes that “it’s a place where nature and neighbourhood are in perfect balance… with community trails, Georgian Bay on one side, and the Niagara Escarpment on the other the beauty of the natural landscape is simply amazing.”

In the heart of the community will be The Shed, a barn-inspired gathering place that will form the hub for residents to network, socialize and relax. Warm and hot water outdoor pools will further promote relaxed living.

“The semis and detached homes differ from the look of Braestone units with more mountain-like colours and shades,” Parker remarks. But both will feature a trademark flourish for Georgian International developments: gas-powered lanterns.

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“There’s a romantic feel, an ambiance, to lanterns that is special and not done by anyone else,” Parker says.

Buyers can select from well-appointed standard features or upgrade interior design packages that coordinate interior finishes, including flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting and other fixtures.

MOUNTAIN HOUSE AT WINDFALL Winner of the Simcoe County Home Builders Awards’ Project Of The Year 2018.

Mountain House, adjacent to Windfall, launched Phase 1 to rave reviews. The first release of units was a huge sellout success and the first homeowners have already moved in this spring.

When fully completed the 230-unit Mountain House will consist of two, three, and four-storey buildings. The terrace suites boast a chalet-style and complemented by a community building, a bike repair station, a sauna and relaxation room, hot and warm pools and an idyllic setting.

“Like all our projects, the standard features, such as full, glass-walled showers and exterior gas lanterns, go above and beyond expectations,” says Parker.

Braestone

Close to Windfall and Mountain House are the historic areas of Collingwood, Blue Mountain Resort and Wasaga Beach, as all three regions are “remarkables” onto themselves for Ontario residents.

Nearby activities include boating on Georgian Bay, fishing, snowboarding, ATV trail tours, water parks, golfing, sleigh rides and guided snowshoe hikes.

GEORGIAN INTERNATIONAL. AT HOME IN BEAUTIFUL SIMCOE COUNTY. Georgian International is not just carving its own path in the real-estate business, which began in 1985. The diverse company’s divisions include Georgian Chevrolet Buick GMC and Air Georgian Georgian International has made it their mission to create communities of artfully designed architecture inspired by small town Canada ,with amenities that improve peoples’ lives, giving people that sense of home ensconced among mountains, lakes, Christmas tree parks, and skating ponds.

And if that isn’t being Canadian at its most grassroots, we don’t know what is.

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RVH: Taking care of the present and looking to the future

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ospitals are the heart of every community. And the team at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) takes that responsibility seriously as they continually ensure the health centre is a dynamic, growing and innovative organization which meets the healthcare needs of the people of this region.

Looking back over the last year RVH has faced its share of challenges, while celebrating many achievements and successes.

“Throughout the year our focus has remained the same; ensuring our patients and families have the safest, best experience possible,” says Janice Skot, RVH president and CEO. “But it is not enough to just focus on the issues of the day. Healthcare is ever evolving and to ensure RVH continues to meet this rapid pace of change we must always be looking to the future.”

Future needs were recently met with the opening of two new regional programs.

The Simcoe Muskoka Regional Heart Program opened in January

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2018 and since then, more than 1,000 procedures have been completed. The next step for the heart program, targeted for 2020, is to function 24/7. That’s when paramedics will transport all North Simcoe Muskoka heart attack patients directly to RVH for treatment, bypassing other local emergency departments.

The opening of the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Child and Youth Mental Health Program was also great news for youth in the region facing mental health challenges.

To date, the program has helped more than 1,300 children and youth in the eightbed inpatient unit, through the outpatient program or the Day Program including an onsite classroom for high school students, a partnership with the Simcoe County District School Board.

RVH brought more kidney care services

closer to home for Barrie and Alliston-area residents. In addition to the opening of a six-chair, in-hospital dialysis clinic in 2016, RVH nurses now provide dialysis treatments to critically-ill patients in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) and has been designated as a Regional Renal Hub. The health centre also experienced some challenges. On most days RVH was over 110 per cent capacity, resulting in patients being cared for in untraditional spaces such as hallways and waiting rooms. To alleviate this burden, RVH opened a 40-bed Transitional Care Unit for patients with complex needs who have a firm discharge date, but face a temporary obstacle, such as needing additional physiotherapy before they can be safely discharged to the community.

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Throughout the year, whether facing a challenge or celebrating a success, the team at RVH stayed true to the organizational vision of Make each life better. Together.

And that dedication and teamwork was recently rewarded as RVH underwent three successful accreditation processes – RVH as an organization as well as the Laboratory and Stroke services.

“RVH has once again been awarded the highest possible performance designation from Accreditation Canada – Accreditation with Exemplary Standing. RVH achieved a remarkable 99.6 per cent,” says Skot.

“Accreditation provides independent, third party confirmation that we are a safe, quality organization. It sends a clear, strong signal to our region that patients can have great confidence in the care they receive at RVH. It’s a testament to the dedication, knowledge and skill of the people who work, practice and volunteer at RVH.” As RVH continues to focus on providing exceptional care the team is also looking ahead to the patients of the future.

The future of RVH includes both a redevelopment of the space at the current north campus on Georgian Drive as well as

a planning for a south campus in Innisfil or south Barrie, to serve rapidly-growing Innisfil, south Barrie, Bradford-West Gwillimbury area, where services are currently limited.

“Charting RVH’s course for the future is a complex and lengthy process. That’s why our plan takes a graduated approach to developing facilities and services to meet the future healthcare needs of the people of this region, but never for a moment taking our eyes off the needs of the patients in the present,” says Skot.

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The Real Cost of DIY Real Estate Your home is likely the largest asset you will ever posses in your lifetime. When contemplating selling your home, every measure and effort imaginable, should be taken to safeguard it; not only to mitigate potential losses, but to ensure that you are maximizing the highest possible return on your investment as well.

Over the last several years, we have seen a variety of packaged DIY alternatives springing up in the world of real estate. While each brand may demonstrate subtle differences in their offerings, their general objective is the same, the packaging of do-it-yourself real estate for the consumer. Drawn by the misconception of ease and significant savings, and much to the chagrin of licenced Realtors and remorseful consumers everywhere, the allure of DIY real estate is too strong for some to resist. After all, how hard can it be to throw a for sale sign on the lawn?

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The truth of the matter is this, selling real estate is significantly more complex than installing a sign.

Professional Realtors are dedicated and committed to upholding the highest possible ethical standards, spending years learning about effective marketing techniques, the art of negotiations, how to author effective contracts, and the virtuosity of navigating the intricacies of real property law. Licenced Realtors will also spend the rest of their professional careers improving those skills and remaining abreast of ever-changing legislation that affects the sale of real property.

These are, frankly, must have skills if you wish to effectively market and sell your home for the highest possible sale price, and do so in a manner that protects your legal rights and interests. Sadly, and all too often, we are regaled by the

litigious stories of the unsuspecting homeowner who has been drawn in by the promise of the preceived economical alternatives to hiring a professional, oftentimes with catastrophic results.

When considering the DIY alternatives, one should always read the fine print and ask themselves the following questions;

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How will the DIY brand I align myself with market my property, if at all? Will they be taking professional photographs and video tours? Will they be printing feature books? Will they be booking appointments on my behalf? Where will my property be marketed?

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Upon which local real estate boards will my property be listed (oftentimes they aren’t listed on local boards where there will be found by local Buyer’s agents)?

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Will the DIY brand I choose help me negotiate an Agreement of Purchase and Sale at offer time? If so, is there an additional fee for this? Are they licenced and qualified to dispense this advice?

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Does the DIY brand I choose to run with know my local marketplace and do they understand the nuances of my particular neighbourhood?

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Is DIY really the most cost effective alternative when considering the potential risks?

The Michael Stuart Webb Team is comprised of a group of highly skilled professional market-segment specialists, hand selected and groomed to be the best of the best in their fields of expertise. We are not jacks of all trades, but rather the masters. For more information on DIY real estate, and other valuable real estate information, visit our blog at www.michaelstuartwebb.com/Blog.php

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Look up in the sky for some thrilling shows as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the CF-18 Demo Team, as well as aviationthemed activities and military displays. The show is June 28 and 29 at the waterfront.

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Promenade dayS

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2019 Photo Contest

We asked readers to share their best photos of Barrie in the Celebrate Barrie Photo Contest on Simcoe.com. The public voted, and three winners received prizes.

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2nd PLACE - Annette Atkinson - Invisibility Cloak

3rd PLACE - Randy Leonard - Early Morning

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Sheila Krasowski & Stephanie Miller Sales Representatives

Why Work with Sheila and Stephanie? Sheila Krasowski & Stephanie Miller are a team of Barrie real estate agents who work with you and for you to make house hunting less stressful! Their job as top producing Barrie real estate agents is to find you the most for your dollar whether it be from Toronto to Bracebridge or from Mount Albert to Mount Forest. As members of both the Toronto Real Estate Board and the Barrie Real Estate Board, Sheila & Stephanie have access to a broad spectrum of MLSÂŽ listings.They specialize in residential, rural, waterfront, farms and retirement communities.

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If you’ve been thinking of trying a restaurant, Barrielicious features prix fixe menus at many independent Barrie and area restaurants July 5-21. The popular festival also runs during Winterfest in February.

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ROCK EDENVALE

This summer, some of the greatest bands are performing just around the corner in Edenvale. Rock out for three days of epic music, art and food in the company of legends from July 11 to 13 at Roxodus Music Fest.

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Theatre By The Bay presents Caverne Des Caribou or Caribou Cave in English and French and runs July 17 to 27 at Five Points Theatre.

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Clint Lovell’s The Boys from Barrie inspired Theatre by the Bay’s The Cenotaph Project. Performances run from Wed., July 17 to Sun., July 28 at The Five Points Theatre.

Last fall TBTB artists worked with Eastview drama students to investigate the legacy of the Second World War in 2019. The play is an homage to their work, and an investigation of how we keep our history alive – even generations after the events have passed. theatrebythebay.com

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Hundreds of classic and collector cars and trucks will be on display.

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The Big Sky Music Festival takes place Sat., July 20 at Burl’s Creek.

Singalong with Alabama, Travis Tritt, Diamond Rio, Mason Ramsey, Jason McCoy and more.

A classic car show, camping and a craft market are also included in the fun. Variety of ticket options including general admission at $144.99. bigskyfestival.com

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Barrie’s annual waterfront arts and crafts festival takes place Fri., Aug. 2 until Mon., Aug. 5.

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Boots & Hearts

The four-day country music festival and camping event takes over Burl’s Creek from Aug. 8 to 11.

Performers include Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Cole Swindell, Marren Morris, Kip Moore, Kane Brown and many more. bootsandhearts.com

Barrie Triathlon

This year’s Barrie Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids of Steel event takes place Sun., Aug. 11 at Centennial Beach. Race kits available from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. with the Kids of Steel event starting at 8:30 a.m., the adult triathlon at 9:30 a.m. and the duathlon at 10 a.m. Register now. barrietri.com

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Things to do in Barrie Fair fun

The Essa & District Agricultural Society presents the Barrie Fair from Thur., Aug. 22 to Sun., Aug. 25 at the Essa Agriplex, 7505 10th Line in Thornton. The fair features judging of livestock, horses, and home crafts, a variety of vendors and exhibits, midway rides and attractions such as a demolition derby and tractor pulls. essagriplex.ca

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Paddles Up!

The Barrie Public Library’s annual Dragon Boat Festival takes over Kempenfelt Bay on Sat., Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring the family to watch the boat race and check out the cultural and commercial exhibits, children’s activities and more in Heritage Park. Since its start in 2003, the festival has raised more than $1.85 million for a variety of local charities including the library. barriedragonboatfestival.ca

For Terry

The Terry Fox Run takes over Centennial Park on Sun., Sept. 15 with registration at 8 a.m. and the run from 9 a.m. to noon. If you aren’t able to attend but would like to support the event, please help William Dwyer, 93, reach his goal of raising $1 million for the foundation at visit http://www. terryfox.ca/WillDwyer. Last year, he raised $98,000 and this year he needs $124,000 to hit a million.

Quilts, Rugs and Crafts

The Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Craft Fair takes place Fri., Sept. 20 to Sun., Sept. 22 at the Simcoe County Museum. Share in the skill and craftsmanship of Simcoe County’s craft guilds, and become inspired to make your own piece of art. Event hours are Friday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular museum admission rates apply. museum.simcoe.ca

Comic Con

Dust off your superhero cape as Barrie Public Library’s Comic Con is back! This free, family-friendly event takes place Sat., Sept. 21 and showcases pop culture in Barrie with local vendors, cosplayers, fan meetups, workshops, face painting, games, and artists alley. barrielibrary.ca

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SUNDAY 8:30 am - Holy Communion 10:00 am - Family Service

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9Round

is a specialized fitness centre for people who want a unique, fun, and proven workout that guarantees results. 9Round offers a kickboxing themed fitness program that incorporates a functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs consist of a proprietary system of nine challenging workout stations developed by a world champion kickboxer.

371 King St., Unit #6 705-999-8209 www.9round.ca

Namaste North

provides a combination of traditional yoga practices and modern movement philosophy. With classes ranging from The Original Hot Yoga - a beginner friendly class that includes 26 poses and two breathing exercises performed in a heated room, Inferno Hot Pilates - a fun, challenging, full body, high intensity but low impact workout that strengthens muscles and burns fat; to Yin - a chill, super low impact class focussing on deep stretching and long holds.

10 Bradford St., Barrie 705-725-8331 hello@namastenorth.com

MEC Trail Run Crew - Barrie Chapter

The MEC run crew’s mission is to enable runners of all ages and abilities to get outside and get running. The crew runs an average distance of 8 to 10km with a focus on fun over speed. It’s a no-drop run, so no runner gets left behind. On Saturdays they cruise through the city. On Wednesdays they set up track workouts, interval sessions and hill repeats, or run through the Ardagh Bluff trails. https://events.mec.ca 705-792-4675

PaddleFit

is a complete SUP and outdoor fitness system that takes you through a full physical assessment which is then use to develop a clearly defined path that will help you achieve your goals through both land based

workouts, paddling technique and on-water workouts. Whether your goals are to just try a new activity, weight loss, improving your overall health and conditioning, pushing your paddling technique to new heights or you just want a refreshing approach to working out that truly works, they have a program for you. http://northernsup.com 705-718-2408 brent@northernsup.com

Jack’s Urban Jungle Indoor Adventure Park

offers a unique selection of indoor activities. From the Ninja Warrior course, zip lining and aerial course to the dodgeball arena - you can find all kinds of new and fun ways to get moving and each one offers its own health and wellness benefits. www.jacksurbanjungle.com 204 Mapleview Dr. West #8 Barrie 705-481-5225

Iron Nation Axe Throwing

provides a safe, warm and exciting environment where everyone can experience the exhilarating sport of axe throwing. Whether it’s your first time, or if you’re a seasoned league member, Iron Nation is a great place to come with a group of friends to explore your competitive side while cheering on the rest of the Iron Nation. Located at Veterans Drive and Caplan Avenue in Barrie, we offer walk-in throws, lane bookings, as well as league play, parties and corporate team building. http://ironnation.ca 494 Veterans Dr. Unit #7 705-722-2061

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Simcoe County Mountain Bike Club

was established to build and maintain single track trails in Simcoe County. They welcome and encourage all to be involved and participate in the building, maintaining and enjoyment of trails in Simcoe County. https://scmbc.ca info@scmbc.ca

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Alt Rock

has over 6,000 square feet of climbing surface. Whether you’re looking for an introduction to climbing or want to take your indoor climbing to the next level, Alt Rock has what you need. https://www.altrock.co 445 Dunlop St., W, Unit A (705) 733-3663

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offers a variety of different activities through the year. Soccer, golf, Reball, Bazooka Ball, Bubble Soccer or Arrow Tag - you can definitely find something fun to keep you fit. https://barriesportsdome.com 99 Hanmer St. E. info@barriesportsdome.com

ARMY of SASS

is a training and performance program for all levels designed to build confidence and gain physical strength while also developing sassy dance skills. Train. Sweat. Perform! https://armyofsass.com/barrie

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Kyla Vavala is a local real estate professional dedicate to providing superior customer service.

Being a working mother of a beautiful daughter and twin boys with special needs, she knows that each family is unique and takes the time to understand the needs of each family she works with.

Kyla and her husband Graziano, an elementary school Principal, both have very hectic schedules and know how precious your time is. For that very reason Kyla strives to work around your busy schedule to ensure you get exactly what you need.

Kyla prides herself on treating all of her clients like friends and family, this along with her years of experience and proven success in helping hundreds of families will ensure a smooth and comfortable experience at every step of the buying and selling process.

She is a true neighbourhood specialist, having been born and raised in Barrie. She also believes in supporting her community by actively supporting local teams and events including Easter Seals, Bridget’s Run, Midhurst Autumnfest, Barrie Minor Peewee Hockey, Orillia Ladies Slo-pitch, IMBA baseball.

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Things to do in Barrie Immersed in culture

The City of Barrie is proud to celebrate Culture Days, a Canadawide celebration designed to catalyze and inspire public participation in arts and culture from Sept. 27 to 29. Barrie Culture Days offer a behind-the-scenes look at the arts through a variety of activities and programs. These initiatives promise to bring you a weekend of amazing cultural activities that will be sure to teach you something new, pique your creative interest, and expand your perception of the arts forever. barrie.ca

Carnegie Days

MacLaren Art Centre hosts Carnegie Days Sept. 27 to 29. This festival of art and language offers great events for visitors of all ages.

Special exhibitions, performances, talks and tours, readings, film screenings and workshops take place at the gallery and at other downtown Barrie venues.

Admission is free. maclarenart.com

Fall for art

The Images Studio Tour offers a chance to meet painters, potters, sculptors, photographers, wood turners, jewellery and clothing makers during a self-guided tour that roams from Barrie through the scenic Horseshoe Valley and along the Lake Simcoe shores to Orillia.

This year’s event runs Oct. 12 to 14. images-studio-tour.com

And … action

The Barrie Film Festival is a 10-day film lover’s delight! Held Oct. 18 to 27. It brings audiences together to experience extraordinary films from Canada and around the world. The event Includes guest speakers, parties, a short film competition and director’s brunch. barriefilmfestival.ca

Christmas crafts

The 25th annual Barrie Christmas Arts and Crafts Show runs Nov. 1 to 3 at Barrie Molson Centre.

Choose from pottery, stained glass, teddy bears, Christmas crafts, body care products, jewellery, clothing, woodcrafts, ceramics, and more, making Christmas shopping easy.

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Holiday spirit

The Maycourt Club of Barrie presents Homes For The Holidays, a self-drive tour of five homes decorated for the holidays on Nov. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event also features a unique boutique/tea room at the clubhouse at Height of Horseshoe. Tickets are $35. maycourtclubbarrie.org

Santa Claus Parade

Barrie Chamber of Commerce is bringing the old jolly elf himself back to Barrie on Sat., Nov. 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The parade leaves Tiffin Street and Lakeshore Drive at 5 p.m. and winds its way downtown along Bradford Street to Dunlop Street. barriechamber.com

Light it up!

One of the best places to watch the Santa Claus Parade is from Meridian Square, the site of the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony on Sat., Nov. 16 at the conclusion of the parade that starts at 5 p.m. Activities start around 3:30 p.m., with horse-drawn wagon rides circling the downtown core, an outdoor movie, face painting and more. downtownbarrie.ca

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Downtown Barrie comes alive with the holiday spirit from Nov. 16 until Dec. 31. Hit the main street for gift ideas, festive get-togethers with family and friends, picking out a Christmas tree and take advantage of two hours of free on-street parking throughout December. downtownbarrie.ca

Party like it’s 1999

Bring in 2020 at the New Year’s Countdown at city hall on Tue., Dec. 31. Lots of fun for the whole family includes an exciting entertainment lineup, skating on the Circle at the Centre rink, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, food vendors, and two fireworks spectaculars – one for the early revellers following the family show and the other at the stroke of midnight. barrie.ca

February fun

Includes activities for children, a midway, horse-drawn wagon rides, entertainment and hot chocolate.

For more information, call 705-7394285. barrie.ca

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