When The Faris Team arrived to ride the Big Bike for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, we gathered to hear a few words of encouragement and thanks from Barrie area events coordinator Micheline Robichaud."Did you hear the story of the 33 year old woman who...
1 What: Celebrate Barrie FestivalWhy: Celebrate our community with free fun for the whole family. Festivities kick off Friday evening with the Youth Battle of the Bands and close Saturday with a family film on the beach.When: June 4, 10:00am - 5:00pmWhere: Centennial Park, BarrieHow: visit website 2 What: Wing Ding Street Party Why: Wing...
As reported by Royal Lepage Leading EdgeCanada’s luxury residential real estate market has seen a notable increase in foreign buyer activity over the last ten years, according to a survey of real estate advisors released this month in the Royal LePage Carriage Trade Luxury Properties...
You’ve put cleaning products up high, covers on your electrical outlets, gates at the top and foot of your stairs, and swept your entire house for tiny objects that could be choking hazards. The inside of your house is safe for your baby, but is...
May long weekend is regarded by many as the kick off to summer, but it also marks the opening of many Farmers' Markets in the region. Here’s where you can access the freshest local produce, artisan treats and creations across beautiful Simcoe County this weekend...
It’s hard to imagine Royal Victoria Health Centre (RVH) not being the world class hospital it is today, but when it first opened its doors in 1897, the former Barrie General Hospital was a modest cottage with just four beds. Today, more than 2500 employees,...
It’s no secret that the housing market across Simcoe County has been hot hot hot this spring. The average sale price of a detached property in Barrie increased by 17% last month, compared to April 2015, and Essa Township and Innisfil properties increased by 8%...
Guest Post by: Lesley King CCSP, Stage Presence Staging & DesignOver the years I've learned to turn to the professionals when it comes to challenges and projects that are out of my comfort zone. I send my taxes to an accountant, I take my car to...
Spring training may be over for the Blue Jays but it’s just heating up along Barrie’s waterfront! You may have noticed a collection of stainless steel structures along the shoreline of Kempenfelt Bay, and wondered what these are exactly. Well, you can now incorporate resistance and...
It’s been available for download for more than 2 years, but The Faris Team was reminded why we love the City of Barrie’s mobile app, Pingstreet, at the Mayor’s Annual Business Progress Breakfast last week.In his original statement about the app, Mayor Jeff Lehman expressed his...
