Sarah Freemark

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Sarah Freemark

The season to celebrate graduation is upon us and ‘Pop-up Prom Shop Donations’ is here to help. “I think we have 1,000 dresses - any colour, any size - we’re totally size inclusive, so we have dresses all the way up to 25,” said Kiley Stanley with Clearview Community Church. Prom season is an exciting time for many, but not everyone has the means to purchase the gown, the glittery jewelry and the heels to complete the perfect outfit.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Sarah Freemark

Wednesday is Vimy Ridge Day and a 16-year old Barrie student is one of twenty selected from across the country, to travel to Europe and pay respects and honour the history. Pania Ghanaian is a grade 12 student at Barrie North Collegiate and a recipient of the Vimy Pilgrimage Award from the Vimy foundation. “The application process consisted of an essay about some aspect of the First World War, I wrote mine about the contributions of children to the war efforts,” says Ghanaian.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Sarah Freemark

Do you have room in your home and your heart, for a new furry friend? Barrie-based, Furry Friends Animal Shelter has partnered with PetSmart Charities of Canada for the first National Adoption Week of 2025. From kittens to seniors, lovable lap cats to spectacular special needs kitties, over twenty fabulous felines are ready for adoption and deserving of a loving home. Until March 30, animal lovers can come and meet the animals at the south end PetSmart located at 33 Mapleview Drive, East in Barrie.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Sarah Freemark

Many parents have been searching for ways to keep the kiddos busy this March Break and Canadian Blood Services is hoping you’ll think of them in your plans this week. Barrie Colts defencemen Kashawn Aitcheson teamed up with the Barrie branch for a community blood drive.

Feb 28, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Sarah Freemark

It’s going to be an evening of culture, cuisine and epic poetic experiences at “SPEAK YOUR Truth! A Black Canadian history and arts showcase at Bloom Bistro in Barrie. “I want those that attend to learn more – about poetry, about how people speak – about loving each other,” says Bloom Bistro owner, Nalini Parshad. Saturday night in Barrie is about to get a boost of Black culture with flavourful Caribbean foods, soulful dance, song and spoken word.