Like any good parent, Oleksandra Dramova worries about the safety of her children.
The Barrie woman has three kids, two of whom are schoolaged.
Dramova's son is in Grade 5 at St. John Paul II Catholic School, while her daughter attends Grade 2 at Warnica Public School. But it was only earlier this year, when her boy be gan walking to and from class and crossing Big Bay Point at Hurst Drive each day, that she recognized just how poorly vehicles move around school zones.
"The schools in this end (of the city) are not meant for this
jor intersections, but that effort ended decades ago.
amount of traffic," she said. "There's no kiss-andride, there's barely any parking spaces. You've got kids dashing across the road to their parents' cars. On the other hand, I worry he's crossing this major intersection. Every day I pray he crosses safely. It's a very congested area."
Dramova has started a petition on the City of Barrie's website, calling on the municipality to implement a crossing-guard program. It has more than 120 votes — 500 are needed to get the item onto council's docket.
Other cities, such as Toronto, London, Ottawa and Vaughan, have programs in place. Locally, so too does Bradford and Orillia.
Barrie used to utilize older students as safety patrollers, who would operate pedestrian signals and guide younger kids at ma-
City staff reviewed the issue in 2015, and noted about $650,000 per year would be required to roll out a new program at about 150 sites around the municipality. Serious concerns about cost, where it should be piloted, and whether the municipality could be held liable in an accident, were expressed, Mayor Jeff Lehman said.
"There are relatively few municipal programs around the province, among the 444 municipalities," he said. "The schools need to be part of this. There are some very legitimate concerns around whether we could deliver a program that's comprehensive and reliable enough to ensure safety. They're kids. You worry about them. I totally understand."
Barrie has more than 40
elementary schools. Even a few spots per facility means you'd need to hire a couple hundred crossing guards, Lehman said. He recalls being a safety patroller as a kid, but notes boards now shy away from letting children leave school property unsuper-
vised.
A crossing guard would work less than two hours a day and earn a few thousand dollars per year, Lehman said.
"You have 300 locations and 299 crossing guards show up to work — one doesn't and then there's an
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accident. That's a huge problem," he said. "It's very hard to hire enough people. It's an unusual job. Other cities often run short of people, then they're forced to only have crossing guards at certain intersections or to stop providing the service."
Instead, the city needs to work with schools to ensure there is adequate onsite drop-off and pickup space. And a "walking school bus" model, where parents who live nearby volunteer to guide other children safely along their route, could be expanded.
Pauline Stevenson, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board's communications manager, said her organization notifies municipalities when new schools will be opening, and advocates for specific crossing locations.
"Crossing-guard programs are run by the mu-
nicipality and not the school board," she said. "They are governed under the Highway Traffic Act, which states they are employed by the municipality or a corporation under contract with the municipality."
Dramova says she's talked to other parents and believes there would be widespread support for a program.
"So many people I've met who just moved to Barrie are frustrated there's no crossing guards," she said. "The city has to change. The population is growing and they can't keep doing things the way they have been."
STORY BEHIND THE STORY: Oleksandra Dramova reached out to Simcoe.com to help her raise awareness of the need for a Barrie-wide crossingguard program.
Paranoid, suspicious and distrustful thoughts may help explain what led Dyrrin Daley to "viciously" murder Nick and James Pasowisty nearly five years ago, a judge told a Barrie court Nov. 25.
Justice Vanessa Christie said psychiatric reports, in the months following the Feb. 8, 2017 knife attack, painted a picture of a man who felt easily rejected.
"This may well provide some insight into Mr. Daley's mindset on that fateful night."
Christie said without the benefit of a recent psychological report, there is
no way to know if Daley still harbours those attitudes.
"Mr. Daley needs to get help; if not, the court is concerned that paranoia, feel-
ings of vulnerability, helplessness and the feelings of being watched, plotted against and victimized continue, and could pose a danger in the future," she said.
Christie made the comments before she set Feb. 8, 2035 as Daley's parole eligibility date on his life sentence, which is 18 years from the time he was incarcerated in 2017.
Parole eligibility gives an inmate the right to a parole board hearing and does not necessarily mean parole will be granted.
Daley, 28, was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder on Aug. 30 following a lengthy trial, where he took the witness stand and told the court he stabbed the Pasowistys to death in self-defence.
Nick Pasowisty, 19, and his 51-year-old father, James, were stabbed about 35 times each in their William Street apartment between 2:30 a.m. and 3:19 a.m.
Calling the murders "excessive and brutal," Christie said Daley went to the
apartment to get marijuana "one way or another" from James, who was his regular dealer.
Daley was armed with a pellet gun, a baton and a double-bladed knife when he entered the apartment.
In a victim impact statement, Nick's mother and James' former partner, Rose Beaton, said the murders have left a scar on her family.
"This disgusting, animalistic, satanic act will always be embedded in my mind," she told Daley in the courtroom. "Having to listen to you tell the court that you were only trying to protect yourself is absurd."
Christie said while Daley "minimized the events and devalued the lives" of the victims following his arrest, she now believes his remorse is "genuine."
"This court is hopeful that Mr. Daley owns the
role he played," she said. "He has hope for rehabilitation if he chooses to face the events of his past."
The court heard Daley had a learning disability as achild, was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and spent one year in a group home when he was in Grade 5 to deal with behavioural issues.
Apsychiatric report said his parents' divorce when he was young was "destabilizing."
He began using cannabis regularly in Grade 8 and became a "chronic" user.
During the trial, the court heard cannabis helped him cope and "slow things down."
Apsychiatric court report said he would become depressed and have suicidal thoughts if he didn't have his daily dose of marijuana.
Barrie's top cop is offering "condolences to the family and friends of our victim" following last week's shooting death of a 17year-old boy, which has rocked a south-end neighbourhood.
During city budget deliberations Nov. 22, Barrie Police Service Chief Kimberley Greenwood spoke about the Nov. 19 incident that led to the arrest of two 17-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man over the weekend.
"We know this has impacted our community, our school community, the specific neighbourhood," she told city councillors. "After this weekend, four families have been tragically impacted. The work
done by all members of our service — from our 911 communicators to our officers that arrived first on scene, to our investigators, to our corporate communications — it just shows the expertise and dedication of our members."
All three suspects have been charged with first-degree murder. The charges have not been proven in court.
Emergency crews were called to the River Ridge Road area, near the Hurst Drive and Golden Meadow Road intersection, at around 6 p.m. Friday after gunshots were heard.
A 17-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 18-year-old suspect's next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 8.
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Simcoe.com, and in Metroland's seven Simcoe County newspapers, that look ahead to 2022 and what is happening with key issues you've told us you care about.
Of course, COVID-19 ranks high on that list.
We'll look at how the pandemic is expected to play out as the second anniversary draws near, especially how it will shape the lives of students and parents as well as business owners and the community's vulnerable populations.
It's about trust. Our relationship with our readers is built on transparency, honesty and integrity. As such, we have launched a trust initiative to tell you who we are and how and why we do what we do. This article is part of that project.
December is typically a month for reflection in the news business.
We look back at the year that was to remind our readers about the stories that captured their attention and got them talking or, more often than not, posting comments on Facebook.
You know the stories I'm talking about — the most read stories of 2021, Newsmaker of the Year, Simcoe County's most dangerous intersections, 10 terrible excuses police heard from speeding drivers and, my personal favourite, five facepalm moments from 2021.
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We'll also examine whether the red-hot real estate market is likely to cool down or stay at soaring temperatures — and why.
As you know, we also provide content that helps you navigate your daily lives.
Our reporters will write about projects or initiatives expected to have a profound impact on your city or town next year, major roadwork that will disrupt your commute, and fantastic family events to help you keep your children entertained.
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The OPP have several mental health care people on their contact list to help them with calls like this. Allow the OPP to take care of this, as is their mandate."
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Volunteers will hold a pancake breakfast Dec. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Wimpy's at 441 Dunlop St. W. This breakfast is being funded by the owner and organized by the staff. All proceeds will be given to the Barrie Food Bank. Call Gillian King at 647-981-4818 for more information.
Pop a few dollars into a Salvation Army Christmas Kettle and help the "Sally Ann" support others. The familiar kettles are stationed around the community along with volunteers. Times are tough for many, as the agency served up 36,000 more meals to residents experiencing homeless-
ness at its Bayside Mission in the city's downtown this year than it did in 2020. For more details, visit www.salvationarmybarrie.com or call 705-728-3737.
Visit the Noella Tree and Wreath Lot at Meridian Square in downtown Barrie and help raise money for Hospice Simcoe. This year's sponsor is Dr. Brad Dibble. The lot will be open every Saturday on Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Toy Drive is back again this year to support families in need. Paramedics have adapted to public health guidelines and are encouraging residents to donate virtually at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/ charities/simcoe-county-paramedic-association/. New, unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items and gift cards with the value denoted will also be accepted and can be dropped off at several locations, which can be found at https://www.simcoe.ca/paramedicservices/Pages/ToyDrive%202020.aspx.
And stretching those dollars is important right now, as Palmer said the number of people seeking assistance is still high, with 55 per cent more clients than pre-pandemic 2019.
A troubling trend the food bank is seeing is an increase in the number of seniors seeking assistance.
nation of increased rent and cost of living expenses like food and gas."
When asked if recent changes at the food bank mean clients are receiving less food, Palmer said it's not necessarily the case.
where a farmer is supplying greenhouse-grown tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.
"We're hoping that will be a year-round source in the future," Palmer said. "That has provided an additional vegetable offering that has been sporadic in the past."
And one final change is starting Nov. 25, the food bank will be open Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. to serve clients.
While the Barrie Food Bank is accepting food donations again, this year's Christmas drive is still focusing on financial gifts, said executive director Sharon Palmer.
"It's just got so many advantages for us," Palmer said. "We can purchase what we need, when we need it, like fresh produce, dairy and meat."
In October last year, there were 75 seniors on the list. This year, there were 115. In May of 2020, 46 seniors sought help, compared to 97 this past May.
"We've seen a 69 per cent increase in the usage by seniors, and it's a trend that's common in Canada," Palmer said. "More and more seniors are having to resort to food banks. It's a culmi-
"We are putting vegetables out for our clients to choose their own. We've been doing that since August," Palmer said. "There's carrots, potatoes, onions, squash, apples and kale. A lot of the produce is donated from farmers and community gardens, to give clients choice. If they don't take advantage of that, they may think they're getting less."
Another recent change is a partnership with the Mississauga Food Bank,
"There's people who can't get to the food bank during the day. If they have a job making minimum wage, they're paying rent in Barrie and chances are they are struggling. We want to make it easier for more people to make it."
To make a donation to the food bank visit barriefoodbank.org.
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Forget twin towers — quadruplets could be arriving in the Allandale neighbourhood soon.
The City of Barrie's planning committee hosted a public meeting Nov. 23 for a proposed fourtower project planned at 41 and 43 Essa Rd. and 259 and 273 Innisfil St. If redeveloped as scheduled, the 1.79-hectare site would include four buildings ranging in height from 20 to 37 storeys.
There would be 1,276 residential apartments, along with ground-floor commercial, more than 6,300 square metres of amenity space and 1,306 total parking spaces.
The site is in the historic Allandale community and generally bounded by the aforementioned roadways and the BarrieCollingwood Railway corridor.
It once included a TSC Stores location, and developer Tonlu
Holdings needs to get a zoningbylaw amendment in order for the project to proceed.
Tonlu is seeking permission for the height of the buildings, and reduced railway and sideyard setbacks, among other special provisions.
"Staff will continue to work with both the applicant and residents to address feedback received through the public consultation process, as well as the comments raised through the technical analysis of this application by staff and agency partners," city senior planner Celeste Kitsemetry said.
Astaff report will be prepared for committee debate sometime in 2022, she said.
Residents have expressed concerns over the potential for traffic, parking, height, development timeline, unit sizes, target market and short-term rental issues. They also want more green space added.
Larry Brewer, on behalf of Lavernon Inc., which owns several neighbouring properties along Essa, is calling for a "high solid concrete barrier fence (to be) installed across the rear boundaries" of the site.
"The installation would benefit the residents and occupants of the completed development, giving an aesthetic feature pleasing to the eye as well as protect the property owners on Essa, generally adding to the gentrification process for the area," he said in correspondence to the city.
"Furthermore the neighbouring properties must have protection ... and restitution for errant drainage during construction (and) structure damage as a result of movement and deformation of soil ... caused by pile driving and excavation."
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Margaret Godda watches vehicles speed past her home several times per day.
The Barrie resident, who has lived in her Loon Avenue house for more than 20 years, noticed a steady increase in traffic and speeders in recent months. The home is located in a 40-km/h zone near St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School.
She said the issue is most apparent between 3 and 7 p.m. each day, when vehicles zip past her home and often roll through stop signs at the nearby Loon Avenue and Chalmers Drive intersection, causing a few "near misses."
"When I'm out doing yard work
or cleaning my garage, I'm seeing it," she said, standing at the end of her driveway as a steady stream of cars pass by. "Every day, definitely. We all find the best routes to travel. However, there is still a posted speed limit. Just because you took the shortcut doesn't mean you get to drive whatever. People are not paying attention, like everybody's in a hurry. If that's how you want it to be, make it like Germany and put the autobahn out there and let people go. Then at least you know what's happening."
Sergio Morales, the councillor for the ward, said the jump in traffic is likely due to the increased number of vehicles using the Big Bay Point and Huronia roads intersection since the Harvie Road bridge opened a few months ago. And he estimates the majority of drivers are neighbourhood residents looking for a faster route.
"People are discovering they can cut through," he said. "We also saw this increase in traffic after we shut down Mapleview (Drive) for construction."
In response, the city will be redeploying a speed-radar board as a short-term solution. Eventually, Morales would like to see that section of Loon redesigned to widen the curb, specifically around mailboxes, and he says temporary speed cushions could be considered for that end in the spring (the section of the road closer to Huronia already has this trafficcalming measure in place).
Barrie police are aware of the issue, too, and plan to step up enforcement.
"The city did reach out (Nov. 16) to share that they had been contacted with a concern for vehicle speeds," police spokesperson Jennett Mays said. "While we haven't recently received any con-
cerns regarding Loon (from residents), having received this inquiry, we'll have officers attend as available to follow up."
Unfortunately, speeding may continue to be a problem in the south end as the population increases, Morales said.
"The frustrating part is there's no one solution fits all," he said. "(It's) partly the effects of COVID-19 and people wanting to get back out and drive, the effect of muffler culture (and) people's impatience. We will focus on the fac-
tors we can control as a city, and that has to do with road design, traffic calming, enforcement and education. I hear the concerns; we will do what we can."
To report a non-emergency traffic issue to police, fill out the complaint form through the Citizens Online Reporting system or call 705-725-7025.
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The OntarioMinistryofTransportation(MTO) retained StantecConsultingLtd. (Stantec) tocompleteaDetailDesignandClassEnvironmentalAssessment(EA) studyfortheHighway400/EssaRoadbridgereplacementandinterchange improvementsintheCityofBarrie,CountyofSimcoe(seemap).
ADesignandConstructionReport(DCR)hasbeenpreparedtosummarize therecommendedplan,whichincludesthefollowingimprovements:
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•ReconstructionoftheHighway400/EssaRoadInterchange,including theadditionofadedicatedrampfromeastboundEssaRoadtosouthbound Highway400andanewbridgetoallowtheramptocrossthecommercial accessroadinthesouthwestquadrantoftheinterchange
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communities we serve," Mayor Jeff Lehman said during a Nov. 18 police services board meeting.
cers and civilians — that better reflect the diversity of the city's racialized and LGTBQ+ communities.
Rhéal Amyot, an LGBTQ+ and BLM activist, said deep-rooted systemic issues make it difficult for police to attract more diverse members.
"It is not particularly attractive to many members of the community."
those in leadership roles are men and about 33 per cent are women, while the city's population is estimated at 51 per cent female and 49 per cent male.
Not enough minorities.
It's a dilemma for Barrie police and most police services across the country.
To put it plainly — most police officers are white men.
"All police services have been challenged over the years to recruit from certain communities and to end up looking like the
The problem was highlighted last year when a "defund the police" movement took hold across North America as Black Lives Matter (BLM) groups, including local chapters, held protests to criticize law enforcement.
Barrie police responded by launching a systemic review of the service in July 2020 along with an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
The police services board heard results from the review that showed much must be done to attract members — both offi-
The systemic review included several surveys and meetings with internal and community focus groups.
Part of the plan to create diversity includes holding recruitment sessions for under-represented demographic groups.
"Clearly we need to be casting the net a little wider to approach youth facilities and high schools to plant the seed a little bit earlier that policing is a viable career option for people and it doesn't have to necessarily be a sworn
member," Staff-Sgt. Linda Moorhouse said.
The systemic report showed improvements are needed to make policing more attractive to diverse communities.
An internal focus group held during the review revealed biases among individual officers, including inappropriate remarks.
"Participants did raise concerns regarding racially based jokes that they have overheard or witnessed being exchanged by BPS members," the report states. "BPS members also noted potential concerns regarding content of shared messaging apps."
In an simcoe.com interview last year, Brandon
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Most of the new frontline officers come through the special constable unit, which includes employees who work in the courthouse and in the cellblock at police headquarters. The vast majority of special constables are white men.
Part of the focus of creating diversity in the service is increasing the number of women and diverse members in leadership roles.
The data shows that more than 50 per cent of
Findings from an internal focus group found an "historic divide" between male and female officers.
"Findings suggest the historical divide was fuelled by a mentality and attitude described as an 'Old Boys club,' that placed unrealistic bias and stereotypes on the abilities, expected roles, anticipated maternity leaves and hours of employment of female members," the report states.
The report adds the divide is narrowing through "positive changes" made during Greenwood's leadership.
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The province is expanding a program that supports laid-off and unemployed workers with funding toward training for indemand jobs.
Premier Doug Ford announced Nov. 22 an additional $5 million in spending to expand the Second Career program in 2021-22.
"As companies and jobs flock to Ontario, we want to ensure that our workers are trained to have the skills needed for these jobs of the future," Ford said during an event at Orillia Auto and Truck Recyclers in Oro-Medonte.
Second Career funds tuition for training programs of 52 weeks or less, with
By spring, the program will begin supporting unemployed individuals with little or no work experience, those who are selfemployed and those in the gig economy.
Additionally, the program will offer improved access for those whose employment barriers may have been worsened by the pandemic, including young people, newcomers and people on social assistance.
According to Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario has the lowest share of workers with an apprenticeship or trades credential in Canada, presenting "a real risk to our
Investing in programs like Second Career "will connect more people across our province to meaningful careers and financial independence that empowers them to build better lives," added Monte McNaughton, minister of labour, training and skills development.
Jamie Doherty, general manager of Orillia Auto and Truck Recyclers, said the company has witnessed first-hand the program's benefits.
"One of our employees here went through the Second Career program and it really helped him," Doherty said. "It helped him transition and got him going here, which was great for
us."
Among the most popular careers that clients sought training for in 2021 were: transport truck drivers, heavy equipment operators, medical administra-
tive assistants, home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations, and computer network technicians.
The budget for Second Career is $82.4 million over
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CHRIS SIMON chris.simon@simcoe.com
Acommon HVAC component is causing an increasing number of legionella outbreaks throughout Ontario.
And, right now, we're relatively powerless to stop the spread of this potentially deadly bacteria. That is why the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is requesting the provincial government implement a mandatory cooling-tower registry. Cooling towers are often installed as part of HVAC systems on larger facilities such as apartment buildings, malls, schools, hospitals, arenas and factories.
"There's really no easy way to know, right now, which ones do — there's no record maintained in building construction," health unit environmental
health team manager
Brenda Armstrong said.
"The fact we have to find which buildings have cooling towers takes an in-
credible amount of investment of person hours driving around, trying to see if buildings have them. We need to know where these
are. We can end up with a number of people seriously ill."
The towers can easily develop the conditions to
host legionella bacteria. Since many are located on roofs, wind can pick up water droplets from the towers and disperse them over distances of several kilometres.
This problem is only expected to get worse due to climate change, aging infrastructure and a growing population, Armstrong said.
"The issue would not just effect that building, but the entire population for quite a widespread distance," she said. "It's important."
In a letter on the City of Barrie's Nov. 15 circulation list, health unit board chair Anita Dubeau says a registry would be a first step toward controlling the spread of legionella, and should eventually lead to the development of stricter water treatment, disinfection and shutdown protocols, and risk
management plans.
"The health unit is concerned that the burden of legionella infections is underestimated and rising," she said. "Legionella bacteria are ubiquitous in freshwater environments and can replicate under favourable conditions in water distribution and plumbing systems, posing arisk to people. Cooling towers, notably, can cause significant community outbreaks of legionella infections."
In 2019, there were 20 cases of legionellosis reported across the SimcoeMuskoka region, which is the most on record in a single year. Fifteen were tied to clusters in Barrie and Orillia — 67 sites were investigated across both municipalities, with genetic sequencing finally determining a cooling tower was behind the Orillia outbreak.
Hamilton is the only jurisdiction in Ontario that requires registration, Dubeau said.
are some answers:
Pet owners throughout Simcoe County are in for a wait when dealing with the veterinarian's office.
When calling into the office, they may be put into a virtual lineup, and it may take longer for pets to undergo in-person visits.
A 2020 study by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association determined demand for veterinary services has or will soon exceed capacity in most parts of Canada.
What is going on? Here
There was a surge in pet ownership due to COVID-19. Stuck at home, many people decided it was the perfect time to get a puppy or kitten, said Lisa Chamberlain, a registered veterinary technician with Allandale Veterinary Hospital, 66 Caplan Ave. in Barrie.
During the first lockdown, vet offices were only allowed to do emergency medicine.
"Then they opened things up, so we had a backlog. And then all those puppies and kittens needed vaccines," Chamberlain said.
Now these pets are due to be spayed or neutered, so there is an influx in surgeries, Chamberlain said.
Many facilities have had to shorten their hours; of-
ten times due to labour shortages, said Carly Rudkins, hospital supervisor.
And staff can see fewer patients per hour because communication has slowed
with clients waiting outside for their pets.
Nationally, there is a
shortage of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians (RVT), Rudkins said.
This is due to COVID-19 burnout and other person-
al factors.
Also, staff must stay home if they are sick, or if they have potentially been exposed to the virus.
"Everybody is looking. Every single practice is looking for vets," she said Allandale Veterinary Hospital and others now offer signing bonuses for vets and RVTs.
"Ten years ago, you never heard of that," Chamberlain said.
We need more veterinary offices, and the government must fund more veterinarians through school and bring in international veterinarians, Rudkins said.
Understand the challenging situation; be patient and kind.
"This is the way it is right now, unfortunately. We don't like it anymore than they do," Rudkins said.
The holiday season is upon us, and the County of Simcoe paramedic services has kicked off its 19th annual toy drive.
Over the past 18 years, the toy drive has collected 87,524 toys, 42,773 pounds of food, and more than $200,890 in monetary and gift card donations for families across Simcoe County.
"We have all seen first hand the many ways that residents have struggled throughout the past 18 months. Feelings of being isolated, alone and financially depleted have had dramatic impacts on so many," said County of Simcoe Warden George Cornell. "Events like the County of Simcoe Paramedic Toy Drive help to bring people together towards a common goal — to make a child smile on Christmas morning, and to restore a family's faith in themselves."
Donate online at canadahelps.org/en/ charities/simcoe-county-paramedic-association.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys, nonperishable food items, and gift cards with the value indicated can be dropped off at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre (1110 Highway 26, Midhurst) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
In addition, the following locations have outdoor drop boxes:
• Alliston — 6933 Industrial Pkwy.
• Angus — 1 Tree Top St.
• Barrie — 110 Fairview Rd., 667 Bayfield St., 113 Tiffin St.
• Beeton — 51 Main St. E.
• Bradford — 170 Artesian Industrial Pkwy., Units 6 and 7
• Coldwater — 1 Firehall Lane
• Collingwood — 169 St. Paul St.
• Craighurst — 2298 Horseshoe Valley Rd.
• Elmvale — 17 Allenwood Rd.
• Midland — 395 Cranston Cres.
• Orillia — 68 West St.
• Penetanguishene — 10 Robert St. W.
• Stayner — 6993 Highway 26
• Stroud — 2394 Victoria St. W.
• Wasaga Beach — 23 Oxbow Park Rd.
• Washago — 401 Anchor Dr. For a list of more dropoff locations, visit simcoe.ca/toydrive.
Since 1974, Christmas Cheer has provided food and toys to families in need throughout Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, and Springwater, said Cindy Tonn, the organization's president. "To try and make that one time of year a little bit brighter," she said. Christmas Cheer usually serves 1,700 to 1,800 families, which is about 5,000 people. The charitable organization's board of directors are all volunteers.
Volunteers are busy preparing for the holiday season. Usually, Christmas Cheer accepts donations of food and toys. Because of COVID-19, the organization began to accept financial donations only during the Christmas 2020 fundraiser. "We were absolutely overwhelmed with how successful it was," Tonn said. This year's goal is to raise $250,000. This money is used to purchase toys and food gift cards.
Those in need of toys and food for their holiday can apply online at christmascheer barrie.com/apply/. To donate, visit canadahelps.org/en/ dn/3800. Anyone who needs help with the application process can call 705-730-0449, or email apply@christmas cheerbarrie.com. Donations can be made by cheque to Barrie and District Christmas Cheer, PO Box 161, Barrie, Ont., L4M 4T2.
Boots and Hearts is back for 2022 and is bringing with it some great perform-
ers Aug. 4 to 7. Here are five things to know for next year's summer festival.
1. Shania Twain has been announced as the headliner Aug. 7, along
with an all-Canadian, allfemale main stage show at Burl's Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte.
2. Florida Georgia Line is returning for a third time, and fans can also see Sam Hunt, who was one of the side stage acts in 2014.
3. Weekend and single day tickets are available now at bootsandhearts.com. A weekend pass is $270. A Saturday pass is $186. Sunday passes start at $209.
4. Camping will be open
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5. Burl's Creek Event Grounds has the capacity for more than 100,000 people and 45,000 campers. Boots and Hearts has been around since 2012 and has received Canadian County Music Association's Festival of the Year award five times.
RICK VANDERLINDE rvanderlinde@simcoe.com
Georgian College boasts a wide variety of competitive teams carrying the Grizzlies brand, from golf to rugby.
Now the athletics department has jumped into esports, where competitors rely on their wits and quick reactions to push their online team to victory.
The CyberGrizzlies are now in the League of Legends, part of Ontario Post Secondary Esports.
Carol Meissner, an accounting professor who teaches the Business of Esports, manages the team. She said joining the postsecondary league legitimizes esports at the Barrie college.
"Sometimes in society video games are looked at negatively, but we haven't had that problem here," she said.
"It's the school making a statement. It's not like, 'Oh, you kids over there, go play video games'; it adds legitimacy."
The CyberGrizzlies would never have leaped into the League of Legends if it wasn't for the college's student-led esports club.
Mikel Varvaro, the club's president, said while the intercollege and university league hasn't been recognized by the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association, it's a big leap for Georgians online gamers.
"It's not sanctioned by OCAA yet, but it's on that level," Varvaro said. "We are really proud of our team. They've put a lot of hard work in."
What makes online competitions attractive to many gamers is that it doesn't discriminate.
"Anyone can do it, as long as you put the time and the hard work in," Var-
varo said. "There are people who are very talented at the game who just pick it up naturally."
Online gaming also allows teams to be made up of both men and women.
"We don't segregate by gender. It's a huge bonus because it also increases inclusivity. Now you're not relying only on the students that have the greatest physical prowess," Meissner said.
Just like other collegiate sports, online gaming also has its share of fans. Interschool games can be viewed live on twitch.tv.
The CyberGrizzlies' next goal is to create more in-person gaming events as it ventures into the community in search of team sponsorships.
"The college has recognized how important this is and have been very supportive," Meissner said.
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Dash through the snow in a horse, or tractor-drawn sleigh, and pick the perfect evergreen tree for your Christmas celebrations. Afterwards, gather with your loved ones around a bonfire and warm up with a hot chocolate.
Or, you can walk through a festive lot and choose from a variety of pre-cut trees and head home to deck the halls.
There are plenty of options to choose from. Here's where to find your Christmas tree in Simcoe County:
AYERS TREE FARM
This family-run Christmas tree farm has been serving the area since 1966. Take a tractor ride to the fields where you can cut down your own tree. Check out the barn animals, get something to eat from the food booth, and warm up by the fire with hot chocolate or apple cider.
Date: Open every weekend un-
til Christmas from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 3065 Line 10 N., OroMedonte
Details: facebook.com/ayerstreefarm
DOWNTOWN BARRIE NOELLA TREE
LOT AND MARKET
Located in Meridian Place, all proceeds from the Downtown Barrie Noella Tree and Wreath
Lot support Hospice Simcoe in Barrie.
Date: Open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 30 Simcoe St., Barrie.
Details: downtownbarrie.ca/ events/noella-festival
DRYSDALE'S TREE FARM
The Christmas and Holiday Village includes a bonfire, train rides, a magician, horse-drawn wagon rides and a physically distanced Santa Claus. Pop into the Evergreen Store for holiday gifts. Choose your own Christmas tree,
or select a pre-cut one.
Date: Runs every weekend until Sunday, Dec. 19. Activities run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 6635 Simcoe County Rd. 56, Egbert.
Details: drysdales.ca
MAPLE GROVE SYRUP
Choose your Christmas tree
and pick up local maple syrup from this family-owned sugar camp. Maple Grove Syrup offers fresh spruce. There's also a selection of pine and cedar boughs. They also offer tractor-drawn sleigh rides through the sugar bush. Location: 2448 Burnside Line, Severn
Details: maplegrovesyrup.ca
QUESNEL FOREST CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
This family-run business has served Collingwood, Nottawa and Wasaga Beach for more than 30 years. You can cut down your own Christmas tree, or select a pre-cut tree. You'll find balsam fir, Fraser fir, white spruce and blue spruce.
Date: Open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 4274 Simcoe County Rd. 124, Collingwood
Details: forest-tree.yolasite.com
SPRING TREE FARM GARDEN CENTRE AND TREE NURSERY
Find your pre-cut balsam fir Christmas tree at this Innisfil business.
Date: Opens for the season Saturday, Nov. 27.
Location: 2475 Innisfil Beach Rd., Innisfil.
Details: springtreefarm.ca
SCAN THIS CODE for a map showing even more places where you can pick up a Christmas tree in the Simcoe County area.
HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL hpratt-campbell@ metroland.com
From family classics to heartwarming Hallmark TV movies, Ontario has served as a backdrop for many a holiday film. Most of these movies are available on various streaming services, or check your local listings to see when they air.
"CHRISTMAS WITH A PRINCE: THE ROYAL BABY" (ALLISTON) — Things get complicated for the expecting Prince Alexander and Dr. Tasha when a royal state visit is
planned abroad, passing through her hometown.
"ONE MAGIC CHRISTMAS" (TORONTO, OWEN SOUND, COLLINGWOOD, MEAFORD) — An angel is tasked with showing a mother the true meaning of Christmas in this 1985 family-fantasy film.
"THE SANTA CLAUSE" (TORONTO) — In this 1994 film, Tim Allen's character accidentally kills Santa and becomes Santa after putting on the red suit.
"A CHRISTMAS STORY" (TORONTO, ST. CATHARINES) — In this 1983 classic, nineyear-old Ralphie is hoping for a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
"TYCOON'S KISS" (BRACEBRIDGE, NORTH BAY) — A woman heads to a small town to see her brother and tries to save a small, historic hotel from developers, but she soon realiz-
es that the man she's falling for is behind the development plans for the hotel.
"THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS" (BRACEBRIDGE) —A knight is thrown into the present day and, after meeting a science teacher (Vanessa Hudgens), the two begin to fall in love, just in time for Christmas.
"A VETERAN'S CHRISTMAS" (HUNTSVILLE) — After receiving an honourable discharge, a former Marine suffers a minor car accident that strands her in a small town for the Christmas season.
"SHELBY — THE DOG WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS" (PARRY SOUND, CARLING) — An orphaned dog (Rob Schneider) is taken in by Jake on Christmas Eve, and has to hide from a dogcatcher, Jake's parents and a nasty great
dame. Also stars Chevy Chase and Tom Arnold.
"MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SHOES" (CAMBRIDGE) — A pair of magical shoes steps into Noelle's holiday sea-
son, allowing her to rediscover her Christmas spirit and find love.
"THE CHRISTMAS INHERITANCE" (NIAGARA-ON-THELAKE) — Before ambitious
heiress Ellen Langford can inherit her father's business, she must deliver aspecial Christmas card to her dad's former partner in Snow Falls.
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Wednesday,November24, 2021,inher87thyear. BelovedwifeofthelateIvan.
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PassedawayonNovember13, 2021attheageof93years. Shewillbegreatlymissedby allwhoknewandlovedher. BelovedwifeofthelateBauke Mendel.MotherofEffie(Don), George(Shirley),Cecil,Robert (Pat),Shirley(Rick),Jim (Karen),Joyce(Vince),and Patricia(John).Treasured grandmotherof18andgreatgrandmaof12.Inkeeping withFlo'swishes,cremation hastakenplace.Celebration ofLifeandIntermenttobe heldonMay14,2022. Contactthefamilyformore information.Donationsmay bedirectedtotheCanadian GuideDogfortheBlind. Onlinememoriesandwishes maybemadeat www.peacefultransition.ca
Catherineissurvivedbyher twodaughtersSusanStewart (RobertWigle)andJudySykes (RobertSykes).Grandchildren RebeccaStewart(JonAngle), NathanSykes(Allina)and AshlieSykes;alsobygreatgrandchildrenElliandTeagan Stewart-Angle,Thomas StewartandDaylonandCaleb Sykes.
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Oursincerethankstoallof thestaffatGroveParkHome, Barrie,forthekindand compassionatecaremumhas receivedforthepastfive years.
Arrangementsentrusted toMarshallW.Driver Cremation&BurialService, 19RossSt.,Barrie.
DearmotherofCheryl Andersen(Wes)of Waubaushene,RossLemay (Mary-Jo)ofOroMedonteand StevenLemay(Louise)of Waubaushene.Lovinggrandmotherof7grandchildrenand 11great-grandchildren.Dear sisterofRichardForbes (Lucy),DavisForbes(Gail),the lateNancySinclair(Gary),and LindaForbes.Predeceasedby herparentsCecilForbesand Mabel(néeRobertson)and siblingsPatriciaBrown, HowardForbes(Connie),and RegForbes.Avisitationheld attheJENNETTFUNERAL& CREMATIONCENTRE,152 BradfordStreetonMonday, November29,2021,followed byaprivatefamilyservice. IntermentBarrieUnion Cemetery.Asanexpression ofsympathy,memorial donationsmaybemadeto HospiceSimcoe. Wordsofcomfortmaybe forwardedtothefamily byvisiting www.funeralhome.on.ca
Passedawaypeacefullyin her77thyearonNov16,2021 atHospiceSimcoe,Barrie. BelovedwifetoDave, daughterofVivian(Duncan), CaringsistertoPat(Peter), LovingmothertoSusie(Mike), Amanda(Dave)andCory (Paula),proudgrandmother tofourgrandchildrenStacey, Daniel,AutumnandHannah. Fondlyrememberedbymany nieces,nephewsandcousins. Ifdesireddonationscanbe madeinVickie'smemoryto HospiceSimcoeandare greatlyappreciatedbythe family.
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Lovinganddevotedhusband, married57years,to EnoniTalangbayanValladolid Cudanin.Lovinganddedicatedfatherto(Lindy)Melinda JaneCudanin,andMarkRey Cudanin.Predeceasedbyhis parentsMarcelinoSr.and PetraAndaCudanin.Dear brotherofElmore,Edwin, Naominda(MarioGurango), Benjamin(Linda)andthelate MarcelinoJr.(Nehmiah).Predeceasedbyhissister-in-law Joan.ProuduncleofMaricel Trinidad,MarilynAlkire,Melvin Cudanin,MatthewCudanin, KathyNool,Phillip,Anthony Gurango,AldenCudaninand NaomiBanguhandin.Willbe missedbyextendedfamily membersandmanydear friends.
ElmoreresidedinBarriefrom 1973untilhispassing.He workedatImperialEastmanas
anaccountantandcontinued asanentrepreneurbusinessmanformanyyears,locally andinternationally.Heserved asheadelderformanyyears attheBarrieSeventh-Day AdventistChurch,treasurer andMaster-guideLeader. Hisothercivicinterestsand involvementinclude:Assistant ChaplainattheRoyalVictoria Hospital;TheBarrieChristian Council;andtheConservative PartyofBarrie.Hislastdays werededicatedtodeveloping theSimpleChurchatHome. TheCudaninfamilywishto thankallthefamilyand communityatlargeforyour loveandprayersduringthis sadtimeofourloss.Hewillbe greatlymissed.
Visitationwilltakeplaceatthe Steckley-GooderhamFuneral Home,30WorsleySt.,Barrie onbothThursday,December 2ndandFriday,December3rd from2-4p.m.and6-8p.m. FuneralServicewilltakeplace attheSeventh-DayAdventist Church,140MapletonAve., BarrieonSunday,December 5,2021,at1p.m.Privatefamily intermenttooccurinthe spring.Donationsareaskedto bedirectedtotheDiabetes AssociationofCanada. Flowers,kindlytothefuneral home.
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Loving and kind in all your ways, upright and just to the end of your days; sincere and true, in your heart and mind, beautiful memories, you left behind.
Always so good, unselfish and kind, none on this earth your equal I’ll find. Honourable and true in all your ways, loving and faithful to the end of your days, honest and liberal, ever upright, just in your judgment, always right; loved by your friends and all whom you knew, one in a million, that person was you.
BROLEY,Bob
July19,1932December3,2019
Thosespecialmemories ofyou willalwaysbringasmile. Ifonlywecouldhave youback forjustalittlewhile.
Thenwecouldsit andtalkagain justlikeweusedtodo. Youalwaysmeantso verymuch andalwayswilltoo.
Thefactthatyouareno longerhere willalwayscauseuspain, butyou'reforeverinour hearts untilwemeetagain.
YourlovingwifeBerna, childrenDonna,Amy,Karen andRob(Nadia)and GrandchildrenFaith(Bailey), Wesley,Grant,Michael, CollinsandKinley
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