Courtesy of Barrie360.com and Canadian PressPublished: Aug 25th, 2023 Canadians soon won’t find Kleenex tissues on store shelves. U.S. manufacturer Kimberly-Clark says its Kleenex consumer facial tissue business is leaving Canada this month. The company’s Canadian vice-president and general manager says the decision to pull Kleenex from the country was a difficult one, prompted by…
WHAT’S TRENDING WITH MJ MJ Bradford Published: Aug 23rd, 2023 Mark the calendar and catch up on the biggest movie hits of the summer. Cineplex Theatres across the country are offering $4 tickets on Sunday, August 27th, for National Cinema Day. There is still the $1.50 booking fee if you purchase tickets online, but you…
Canadian PressPublished: Aug 23rd, 2023 11:06am Toronto The stationery aisles are expected to be busier this year as parents and students return to in-store shopping when stocking up on back-to-school essentials, though their baskets may be a little less full. The annual shopping ritual comes as rising costs for food and housing squeeze optional spending…
Open Air Dunlop rolls again this Saturday, August 26th. Head downtown for a day of fun followed by an evening of great music with the Canadian Musicians Co-Operative Emerging Artist Showcase. 8:00 am Free Yoga Class with True You Studio, meet in Meridian Place 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Visit the Barrie Farmers Market at City Hall. Stone fruit such as…
YOU HAVE UNTIL AUGUST 28 TO VOTE City of Barrie Release, Courtesy of Barrie360.com Published: Aug 20th, 2023 News release – City of Barrie In July, residents were asked to submit their favourite places and spaces in Barrie. We know the city has so many unique and wonderful areas, but we’re looking for the top…
Courtesy of Barrie360.com and Canadian PressPublished: Aug 23rd, 2023 By Hina Alam A growing body of international research suggests pollution from wildfire smoke can produce cognitive deficits, post-traumatic stress and may even increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Until recently, the effects of wildfires have been studied on patients’ lungs, hearts and blood….
Help Provide Urgent Aid – Message from CanadaHelps.org This year has marked an unfortunate milestone as Canada and North America face their worst wildfire season in history. The area of land burned so far is roughly twice the size of New Brunswick. More than 5,700 reported fires have blazed across every province and…
Courtesy of Barrie360.com, Canadian PressPublished: Aug 24th, 2023 LIAM CASEY, THE CANADIAN PRESS At Marineland, the Ontario theme park subject to a long-running animal welfare investigation, 14 whales and one dolphin have died since 2019, The Canadian Press has learned. Details about the deaths at the tourist attraction in Niagara Falls, Ont., are contained in…
2023 Newcomer Recognition Awards Good morning, Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce is forwarding this on behalf of Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership. The nomination deadline for the 2023 Newcomer Recognition Awards is just one month away! Each year, the County of Simcoe celebrates local leaders who are working to create more welcoming and inclusive communities. There are…
Courtesy Barrie360.com and Canadian PressPublished: Aug 17th, 2023 Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press An alarming number of kids and teens have been treated for drug overdoses across Canada, according to a survey released on Wednesday. The report by the 2022 Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program compiled survey responses from more than 1,000 pediatricians across Canada…