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Hamilton Spectator
7 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
11 must-visit farmers markets across Central Ontario's Simcoe County this summer
From field to fork, there are many flavours to enjoy across Simcoe County's many farmers markets. Summertime means these markets are in full swing, offering more than just fresh produce to visitors from across Ontario and beyond. Whether you're browsing heirloom tomatoes in Barrie, picking up maple syrup in Midland, or sampling goat cheese in Collingwood, each market is a microcosm of its community, packed with local colour, conversation and culinary surprises. Here are the markets you should plan to visit on your next staycation in Simcoe County. ALLISTON — Baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, syrups, crafts, plants, local potato chips, meats, and fruits and vegetables can be found at the Alliston farmers market , which runs until September. It is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., near the corner of Victoria and Mills streets. BARRIE — Rain or shine, you'll find the Barrie Farmers Market running every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at city hall, 70 Collier St. , in downtown Barrie. The market runs outdoors from May to October and moves inside city hall between November and April. The outdoor market is exploding with new vendors, including bakers, makers, farmers, and artists. There are more than 70 tents and live music every weekend. BRADFORD — The Bradford Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from spring until fall, in the parking lot of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Library and Cultural Centre at 425 Holland St. W. , and features farmers, producers, bakers, cooks and crafters. COLLINGWOOD — The Collingwood Downtown Farmers Market runs every Saturday, rain or shine, until Thanksgiving. The market is held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local vendors feature a wide range of freshly picked seasonal produce, naturally raised meat, preserves, baked goods, and more, in the municipal parking lot at the Second and Pine streets intersection. CREEMORE — The Creemore farmers market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 10 Caroline St. E. The market is open from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving. There are a variety of farmers, producers, and makers. You'll see different vendors each week. Enjoy music by local musicians. INNISFIL — Winner of the 2022 Market of the Year award by Farmers Markets Ontario , the Innisfil Farmers Market takes place in the north parking lot of the Stroud Arena at 7883 Yonge St. every Thursday until late October. It runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and features locally grown produce, plants, honey, makers, bakers, and plenty of live music. MIDLAND — The Southern Georgian Bay Farmers Market runs Sunday from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at 201 Midland Ave. , and features farm fresh fare, along with handmade products from farmers and artisans throughout Simcoe County. ORILLIA — The Orillia Farmers Market is one of the longest-running markets in the province, with roots traced to 1842. It offers a range of fresh-picked produce, meats, baked goods and handmade crafts. Musicians perform live at the market café. The market is located at the Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St. W. , and runs year-round every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. TOTTENHAM — The Tottenham Artisan & Farmers Market is a quaint market featuring local artisan vendors and farmers. It runs Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at Keogh Park. WASAGA BEACH — The Wasaga Beach Farmers Market runs Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the RecPlex parking lot, 1724 Mosley St . The market brings together local artisans, vendors and the entire Wasaga Beach community to celebrate all that makes this area so special. WASHAGO — Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market is opened and operated by Rama First Nation. You'll find Indigenous jewelry, baked goods, art by Rama artists, handmade body products, wooden wares, handmade crochet and knit items, along with coffee and snacks, with a playground nearby for the kids. This market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7476 Simcoe County Rd. 169 . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Toronto Sun
27-06-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
Police will have large presence during Canada Day fireworks at Ashbridges Bay
Toronto Police will beef up its patrols of the Ashbridges Bay area for the Victoria Day long weekend. Photo by Dave Abel / Files / Toronto Sun The City of Toronto's Canada Day fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay will take place starting at 10 p.m on Tuesday night regardless of the weather. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Police say the display can be seen on the boardwalk from Emdaabiimok Ave. to Victoria Park Ave. and is expected to draw large crowd so to ensure everyone's safety, the Mounted Unit and officers patrolling on foot, ATVs, and bikes will be present. Fire Services, EMS personnel, and city bylaw officers will also be on scene. Police say parking enforcement will also be stepped up over the weekend and Tuesday, and drivers should expect major delays, including on Lakeshore Blvd. East. Since parking will also be restricted, people are encouraged to consider taking public transit, if possible, and the TTC will be adding additional buses to routes 22 Coxwell and 92 Woodbine. Police are reminding people that personal bonfires and fireworks in city parks and on beaches are prohibited, and could result in seizures and fines and no one under 18 years of age can possess fireworks. Read More Alcohol is also not permitted at Ashbridges Bay. If you drive to the beach, be mindful of residents in the area and do not block driveways or fire hydrants and keep music at a reasonable level with amplified sound such as DJ equipment and large wireless speakers not permitted. More information about fireworks rules, safety tips, and proper disposal is available at RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Music Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors
The Courier
24-06-2025
- General
- The Courier
Dundee school holidays: Key dates confirmed for 2027 to 2029
The Dundee school holiday dates from 2027 to 2029 have been confirmed. At a meeting of the education committee on Monday, councillors agreed the dates for the school term and holidays in the 2027/28 and 2028/2029 academic years. Tuesday August 17 2027 to Friday 8 October 2027. Monday October 11 2027 to Friday October 22 2027. Monday October 25 2027 to Wednesday December 22 2027. Thursday November 11 and Friday November 12 will be in-service days. Thursday December 23 2027 to Wednesday January 5 2028. Thursday January 6 2028 to Friday March 31 2028. Tuesday February 15 will be an in-service day. Friday February 11 to Monday February 14 will be the mid-term break. Monday April 3 2028 to Friday April 14 2028. Monday April 17 2028 to Friday June 29 2028. The May Day holiday will be on Monday May 1 2028 and the Victoria Day holiday will fall on Monday May 28 2028. Friday May 26 2028 will be an in-service day. Tuesday August 15 2028 to Friday October 6 2028. Monday October 9 2028 to Friday October 20 2028. Monday October 23 2028 to Friday December 22 2028. Thursday November 16 and Friday November 17 will be in-service days. Monday December 25 2028 to Friday January 5 2029. Monday January 8 2029 to Thursday March 29 2029. Tuesday February 13 will be an in-service day. Friday February 9 and Monday February 12 will be the mid-term break. Friday March 30 2029 to Friday April 13 2029. Monday April 16 2029 to Friday June 29 2029. The May Day holiday will be on Monday May 7 2029 and the Victoria Day holiday will fall on Monday May 28 2029. Friday May 25 2029 will be an in-service day.
Ottawa Citizen
20-06-2025
- Health
- Ottawa Citizen
Dakroury: Fireworks are perilous to people, animals and the planet
I'm all for celebration: national pride, community spirit and giving children those magical memories of sparkly skies and loud booms. I get it, it's fun. But while the show may last only a few dazzling minutes, the impact lingers far longer. Fireworks in our capital city aren't as harmless as they seem. I know it's an unpopular opinion, but it's worth opening that Pandora's box. Article content Article content I'm also a worried citizen, a pet owner and eco-individual living in our city, trying to make sense of it all. While we're launching joy into the sky, we're also launching smoke, debris and sometimes chaos into the lives of animals, lungs and our already-struggling green spaces — especially during wildfire season, when one rogue spark could mean disaster. Article content Article content Instead of focusing on what's obvious (fireworks are fun, sure), let's talk about what comes after: the health effects on people, the distress caused to animals, the strain on our environment and the risks to public safety. It is time we sincerely explored safer, greener alternatives for national celebrations — along with more sensible bylaws to regulate how and where fireworks are sold. Article content To establish the extent of the issue, the Government of Canada's Health Infobase reported 210 fireworks-related injuries between April 2011 and April 2023. Most incidents occurred between May and August, especially around Victoria Day and Canada Day. Burns were the most common injury, followed by eye injuries. Nearly three-quarters of injured individuals required emergency treatment, and more than 11 per cent were hospitalized. Article content Article content Let's tackle the first major issue: pollution. A 2024 study in Québec claimed fireworks cause only minimal and localized air pollution. However, health experts argue that even low levels of air pollution can be harmful. Ève Riopel of L'association québécoise des médecins pour l'environnement emphasized that 'there is no safe level of air pollution.' Epidemiologist Paul Villeneuve added that short-term spikes in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) — which fireworks produce — are linked to increased hospital visits for asthma and other respiratory issues. The World Health Organization's Global Air Quality Guidelines identify pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, and SO₂ as harmful even at low levels. Article content Article content Studies show fireworks can 'increase air pollutants by 42%, damage the ozone layer, and spike PM2.5 levels up to tenfold.'
Toronto Sun
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Ajax councillor aims to end teen 'fireworks wars'
A screengrab from a video provided to the Toronto Sun, shows kids shooting Roman Candle fireworks at each other during the Monday of the May 2025 long weekend at the Nottingham Market Shopping Mall at Westney Road North and Williamson Drive West in North Ajax. Ajax Councillor Nancy Henry says there's a plan in place to fight what she calls 'fireworks wars' – hundreds of teenagers shooting roman candles at each other – at an North Ajax mall and the surrounding area on Mondays of long weekends. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Henry's been made aware of the occurrences since at least 2024, so she went to witness the event for herself over last year's Victoria Day long weekend at the Nottingham Market Shopping Mall – known to many as the 'No Frills Plaza' at Westney Rd. N. and Williamson Dr. W. – and again over the May 2025 long weekend. There were over 300 people last year and less than 200 this year, said Henry. 'A large group of youth all across Durham Region were meeting at this location, they were getting out of vehicles,' said Henry. 'Anywhere from four, six, to eight, depending on the size of the vehicle, of youth were exiting vehicles with backpacks filled with roman candles. All dressed in black in either a balaclava or a black surgical mask. What I witnessed was far worse than what was described to me.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Henry said when she returned to the scene on the Victoria Day long weekend, 'there were less kids there this year but it appeared to be more violent in nature. They were in closer proximity to each other, shooting each other, they were fully inside the TD bank (vestibule).' Both time she went, Henry said police were on the scene with two or three vehicles 'in different parts while all this was happening.' Durham Region Police said in a statement to the Toronto Sun : 'We were aware of an incident on the holiday Monday (May 19, 2025) where teenagers were shooting off fireworks in a plaza. There were no reported injuries and no charges laid.' Henry herself ended up getting hit by another car in the parking lot in May and also called police, but they were busy chasing down other incidents in the area so by the third call her statement was taken. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'They came full force at me,' she said. 'I called police twice that night for the TD incident (and my accident).' Read More Henry said her insurance will cover the right front bumper and headlight damage to her vehicle and she's hoping to recover from what's believed to be temporary hearing loss in her right ear, resulting from a swollen and sore right side from the shoulder up to the ear, a hobbled left knee that she thinks hit the door panel, and a whiplash effect on her upper and lower back. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Still to come in a few weeks, Canada Day long weekend, but Henry said 'there's a plan in place' after meeting with Durham Regional Police, Ajax bylaw and fire departments, the plaza management and the Catholic school board (given the close proximity of Saint André Bessette Catholic School). 'All (of the parties) have been very understanding and cooperative in the collaboration process,' said Henry. 'We also need parents to discuss the dangers of participating in these events with their children and watch for signs of involvement. So there is a plan in place, but I'm not going to reveal what it is. We are being very coy about what's coming next because we need to put an end to this.' Police said to the Toronto Sun : 'We have worked with the plaza owners to provide some security measures moving forward should this happen again.' Toronto & GTA World Toronto Blue Jays Toronto & GTA World
