Kempenfest 2026: Another Amazing Weekend on the Bay
Kempenfest is one of those events that needs no introduction in Barrie. Every summer, the waterfront comes alive with artisans, food, live music, and the kind of community energy that reminds you why this city […]
Camelia Marica: A Journey of Courage, Resilience and Service
Some Classification Talks stay with you longer than others. Camelia Marica’s was one of those. Born in Transylvania, Romania, Camelia grew up under communism, where food was rationed, opportunities were limited, and dreaming of a […]
The Legion Delivers: $88,665 for Rotary
The Catch the Ace fundraiser has been one of the Rotary Club of Barrie’s most successful initiatives in recent memory, and the June 25 cheque presentation made that very clear. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch […]
A Year in Barrie: Alexis Tuomola’s Exchange Story
Every year, Rotary’s Youth Exchange program sends students across the world to live, study, and grow in ways that no classroom can replicate. This year, the Rotary Club of Barrie had the privilege of hosting […]
Service Above Self: Corporal Karen Cahill
The Rotary Club of Barrie’s Military Service Above Self Award recognizes individuals whose voluntary contributions to the military community go far beyond what is asked of them. This year’s recipient, Corporal Karen Cahill, is exactly […]
Celebrating Our 2026 Paul Harris Fellows
The Paul Harris Fellowship is one of Rotary’s most meaningful recognitions, awarded to those who donate $1,000 USD to the Rotary Foundation and embody the spirit of service that Paul Harris himself championed when he […]
Welcome, President Jeff McCuaig!
Every year, the Rotary Club of Barrie marks the transition of leadership with its Presidential Changeover, and this year’s ceremony was a fitting send-off for an exceptional year. On June 25, outgoing President Todd Tuckey […]
Welcome to the Club, Jatin and Adi
Every now and then, two new members arrive at the same time and the room fills up a little bit more. That was the case at our most recent meeting when Jatin Kumar and Aditya […]