Welcoming Martin And Meghan To The Club!
The Rotary Club of Barrie recently welcomed two new members, Martin Rochon and Meghan Oliver, during a member induction led by Jim Williams. While Jim shared a brief overview of Rotary’s purpose and values, the […]
Guest Speaker Spotlight: Leah Zecchino
The Rotary Club of Barrie recently welcomed guest speaker Leah Zecchino, introduced by Aaron Hesson, whose story reminded us of what can happen when curiosity outweighs comfort. Leah is a professional freelance photographer and visual […]
Congratulations To Our Winners!
The Rotary Club of Barrie is thrilled to announce Oaklyn and Ivy as the winners of this year’s Apple Dumpling Baking Contest. What began as an after-school baking activity quickly turned into a heartwarming family […]
A Thoughtful Conversation with Rabbi Emma Gotlieb
The Rotary Club of Barrie recently welcomed Rabbi Emma Gotlieb, who offered a candid and deeply thoughtful reflection on what the Jewish community has been experiencing since the October 7 attacks. She described how profoundly […]
Learning to Support Gender-Diverse Communities
This week, Rotarian Jason McArthur introduced Laura Slingerland, a Nurse Practitioner with a decade of pediatric experience who now provides affirming, comprehensive care for trans and gender-diverse individuals, along with Emily West, a Registered Social […]
Mayor Alex Nuttall Shares Progress on Barrie’s Growth and Priorities
Mayor Alex Nuttall visited The Rotary Club of Barrie to present a detailed update on the City’s ongoing progress and major capital initiatives. He began by recognizing the Rotary Club of Barrie’s deep and lasting […]
Rotary Lends a Hand for Clean and Green Barrie
Last month, The Rotary Club of Barrie joined the city-wide Clean and Green Barrie initiative, helping to beautify our community and protect local parks, trails, and neighbourhoods. From October 16–18, volunteers across Barrie came together […]
Strengthening Food Security in Barrie
Rotarian Chris G. recently presented a $2,500 cheque to Karen at the Barrie Food Bank on behalf of the Community Service/Charitable Foundation. This contribution supports the Food Bank’s ongoing work to reduce food insecurity in […]