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 […]
Rotary’s Commitment to a Polio-Free World
World Polio Day provided Rotary Club of Barrie members with an inspiring reminder of the impact one person can make. This year, Rotarian David Tisch, affectionately known as the “Prince of Polio” in our Club […]
Building Stories, Systems, and Futures With Jennifer Podemski
Introduced by Arkady Spivak as the “Mary Poppins of human potential,” Jennifer Podemski captivated Rotary members with her thoughtful reflections on storytelling, leadership, and the power of creating lasting change. Best known for her award-winning […]
Rotary Club of Barrie Supports Inclusive Hockey
The Rotary Club of Barrie is proud to support inclusive sports in our community. Recently, Past President Stu McMillan presented the Barrie VOLT hockey team with new jerseys ahead of their upcoming tournaments. VOLT Hockey […]