Bank Better with Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple is a modern financial solution offering an easy way to spend, save and invest with a comprehensive suite of financial products altogether in one user-friendly app. A few perks include bank drafts delivered to your home, low account management fees, automated payday savings, free bank withdrawals (from any atm) and lots more!

• No monthly account fees

• Zero-commission trading

• Automated investing

• High-interest chequing and savings accounts

• Fractional shares

• Variety of account types (TFSAs, RRSPs, RESPs, etc)

🪨 Experience new heights @ Alt Rock

At Alt. Rock, climbers of all levels can explore the sport of bouldering in a safe, supportive, and state-of-the-art environment. Whether you're new to climbing or a seasoned pro, our facility offers diverse challenges to match every skill level.

Bouldering focuses on short, dynamic climbs—no ropes or harnesses—just you, the wall, and the challenge. With varied routes, holds, and features, there’s always something new to try.

More than just climbing, Alt. Rock is a place to connect. Our inclusive community encourages you to learn, push your limits, and have fun along the way.

📆 Open Monday through Sunday with varying hours. For children 5 years and up.

📍 445 Dunlop Street West, Unit A. Barrie.

💪 Be entertained for hours @ Fun Villa

Step into a vibrant indoor playground bursting with fun, adventure, and excitement for kids of all ages! From thrilling play structures to engaging activities, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy. Whether it’s jumping, sliding, or discovering new challenges, the excitement never ends in our safe and dynamic space designed to keep kids entertained for hours.

📆 Mon - Thurs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fri - Sun 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

📍312 King St. Barrie.

🕹️ Play unlimited arcade games for $5 @ Last Level Lounge

Attention ghouls and gals, get ready to embark on a spooktacular adventure for the whole family at the Simcoe County Museum! Night at the Booseum returns with even more enchanting Halloween fun! Rattle your bones with pulse-pounding DJ ZomBEATz, get a monster makeover, solve the mystery of our not-so-spooky Halloween mystery tours and so much more!

📆 Open Wed to Sun 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for minors.

🎟️ $5 for unlimited plays on all games - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for minors (2 minors accompanied by 1 adult before 8 p.m. 19+ after 8 p.m.).

📍 72 Dunlop Street. Barrie

🥘 Recipe of the Week: Slow-Cooker Garlic-Parmesan Chicken

If you’re craving the classic combo but not in the mood to fry, then this garlic-Parmesan chicken (made in the slow cooker!) is the chicken dinner for you. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ensure a flavour-packed and tender result. Paired with a few pats of butter, garlic, and thyme, all the flavours seep into the chicken and tender baby potatoes for a fully satisfying, comforting meal that requires very little effort.

🇨🇦 Save time & money with Eat Impact’s affordable produce boxes

Save money on your grocery bill by getting perfectly fresh surplus and imperfect produce delivered. Customize your box with your favourite fruits and veg and relax while they source, pack and deliver your box right to your door. Eat Impact sources your produce from local farmers and distributors to build a more sustainable food system that is flexible, customizable and wont break the bank!

Sign up with coupon code SCOOP to get 50% off your first box.

🗞️ Local Good News Stories

🌆 Oro-Medonte council votes to support Barrie boundary proposal, subject to conditions. Read more.

🏠️ Modular facility for those experiencing homelessness arrives in Barrie. Read more. 

👩‍🦰 Barrie’s Women and Children’s Shelter gets boost from RONA. Read more.

👗 ‘So grateful’: Empower fashion show collects more than $45K. Read more.

🌸 Barrie to honour veterans with Remembrance Day parade, ceremony. Read more.

❤️ Barrie shelter’s Embrace Hope campaign helps local abuse survivors. Read more.

🎤 County museum hosting ‘thoughtful’ Remembrance Month lecture series. Read more. 

👩‍🦱 Women entrepreneurs create connections, community at Oh Yes We Can. Read more.

 🌆 What’s Happenin’

Friday

📕 Baby Bookworms @ Varying Locations & Times - Learn more.

🎄 Christmas Soiree @ Bradford Greenhouses - 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more.

🎬️ Friday Flicks @ The Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more.

🎤 Actor Cafe with Jakob Ehman @ Town and Country Steakhouse - 8 p.m. Learn more.

Saturday

👩‍🌾 Barrie Farmers’ Market @ City Hall - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more.

🎤 Actor Cafe with Jakob Ehman @ Town and Country Steakhouse - 8 p.m. Learn more.

Sunday 

🧒 Family Sundays @ The MacLaren Art Centre - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn more.

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