Kempenfest 2009 at Barrie's Waterfront

If you have never been to Kempenfest you should take the time this weekend to explore one of North America's largest outdoor arts and crafts festival. This festival features over 375 Art and Crafts exhibitors, Antique Dealers, 3 entertainment venues, a Midway Theme Park, a kids area and a food court and many other food and beverage locations.

There is things to do for everyone so go and enjoy.

Just a quick note, in the past 20 plus years I have been going it has always rained at least one day and it will be very hot. Come prepared with water and please leave you dogs at home it is just to hot and crowded for them.

On Friday July 24th, 2009 Joshua O'Toole joined us. Born via c-section he was 9lbs 3 ozs and 20.5 inches long. Momma and baby are doing well. Joshua's big brother Banjamin is so excited to be a big brother.

Humans say "this is the greatest thing since sliced bread!" when talking about something really useful.

My question is what was the greatest thing before sliced bread?

Celebrate Canada Day July 1st with Fireworks and Promenade Days from July 1st - July 4th in downtown Barrie

Enjoy Downtown Barrie's longest standing Canada Day family weekend. This year the event is schedule for 4 days starting Wednesday July 1st 2009 - Saturday July 4th 2009.

• Dunlop Street is closed to traffic from Mulcaster Street to Toronto Street (see the 'Map' webpage and go to Events)
• New the year - Canada Day Midnight Madness - Wednesday Only
  • Cake Cutting and Citizen Acclamation Ceremony with Patrick Brown, MP -6pm
    
  • Street Market Open 10am until 10pm
  • Fireworks - 10:15pm (weather permitting)
    
  • Main Stage Entertainment - until 11:30pm
    
• The Downtown merchants will showcase all their fantastic products during the Street Market the remaining days from 10am - 7pm.
  
• Family & Kids Zone with activities for all ages in Memorial Square:
  
  • Petting Zoo
  • Reptile Show
  • Face Painting
  • Inflatable Set Up
  • Midway
• Great main stage entertainment in Memorial Square:
• Family Stage and West End Street Stage
• Interactive Street Level Entertainment throughout
  
• Restaurants Street Patios will be throughout the event area

Make this year's extra long weekend fun and enjoyable in Downtown Barrie! 

Information retreived from www.downtownbarrie.ca

He who laughs last didn't get the joke!

I have just received an email from the city of Barrie regarding the long standing border dispute between Barrie and Innisfil.

This is the body of the email plus a map of the proposed new boundaries. 

Provincial Announcement Supports Barrie's Plan for Responsible Growth

Following the announcement made by the Province, the City of Barrie is pleased that years of uncertainty have come to a positive conclusion.  The announcement and Provincial legislation supports Barrie's plan for a stronger economy, slower population growth, and environmental sustainability.  The decision is consistent with Places to Grow and reaffirms Barrie's role as an Urban Growth Centre.

"We are glad to see a resolution to the years of negotiations between our two communities," comments Mayor Dave Aspden.  "It is now time to move forward and work collectively for the good of all of Barrie and area.  On behalf of Council, I commend Minister Watson and Minister Aileen Carroll for their leadership in resolving this dispute."

"This announcement means more jobs, less long distance commuting, and more sustainable growth in our area.  I am very pleased that this eight year long dispute is finally at an end.  This announcement means we can start changing from being a bedroom community, to a complete community," adds Jeff Lehman, Chair of the Working Group on Boundary Expansion.

Shooting Game In the State of California it is a misdemeanor to shoot any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. Comeback often for more dumb laws. If you know of any dumb laws that you would like to be shown here please forward them to me.

Open House Sunday June 7th, 2009           1pm-3pm    Mapleview-Marsellus-9 Timothy

It's Barrie's 50th anniversary as a city! 

Celebrate Barrie in an annual celebration of our community held in beautiful Centennial Park. The festival features fun for the whole family including rides, petting zoo, rock climbing wall, local entertainment plus much more.

This free event is on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you are on.