Recognized for her powerhouse vocals, one-of-a-kind lyrics, and a tenacious attitude, Reid was one of 14 Canadian artists featured in this year’s lineup.

“Being able to perform at Boots and Hearts was a full circle moment for me,” said Reid. “I’m a local girl, and I’ve been going to the festival for years to watch all the amazing artists. I used to dream about being up on that stage and singing my songs one day, so it was definitely a ‘pinch me’ moment when I finally got the opportunity to do so. It was pretty surreal to go from staying in the camping section a few years ago to being behind the scenes and up on that stage.”

Reid, a native of Elmvale, Ontario, performed her singles This House, Love Nowadays, and Still Believe in Love, as well as her Top 40 radio single She’s Me, on The Front Porch Stage

“I always say that [Elmvale] is a small town with a big heart,” said Reid. “It’s the kind of town where basically everyone knows each other, and I’m really lucky for all the support it has given me.”

She’s Me, from her debut EP, put Reid on the map and earned her the titles of iHeartRadio’s Future Star and Stingray Radio’s Trending Track. She was also selected for the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition this year, and has opened tours for major artists including Tim Hicks and the Hunter Brothers.

Reid is currently working on her new album, which will be released within the year. She will also be performing at Lucknow’s Music In The Fields on August 23.

“2024 has been an amazing year,” said Reid. “And there’s still so many good things to come!”

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With their mission of “building wealth and preserving legacies”, the new location aims to serve their expanding business and clientele.

Moyle Rowley Wealth Management Group has been operating in North York for over 30 years, and has deep roots in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). They’re a tenured team, with a collective seven decades of wealth management experience.

Serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses, they provide a premium client-first approach, and one-stop shop for independent advice.

Their second location will allow them to serve both the GTA, as well as the Simcoe-Muskoka area. The goal is to be able to effectively service clientele who are often between work in the city, and their cottage up north.

“With our multiple decades of experience, we identified a void in the Simcoe-Muskoka area for holistic wealth management, tax planning, tax prep, estate planning, financial planning, and wealth management all under one roof,” said Senior Wealth Advisor Grant Moyle. “We wanted to bring a higher level of wealth management to Simcoe County. It is a key under-served hub.”

The new location, at the corner of Collier St. and Mulcaster St. in Barrie, will be open to clients in the new year.

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The four-day festival featured headliners Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, and Cody Johnson.

Other notable acts on The Main Stage included Carly Pearce, Matchbox 20, and Brothers Osborne.

Headlining The Front Porch Stage were Emerson Drive, Nate Smith, and Jackson Dean.

Singer songwriter Sarah Vanderzon was named the Emerging Artist Showcase winner. Hailing from St-Bruno, Quebec, her musical stylings blend folk, pop, and country.

Next year’s festival will take place August 7-10, 2025.

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Playing on some of the world’s largest stages with Alexisonfire and Gallows, MacNeil will bring his internationally known The Only Emo Night Ever DJ set to All Your Friends Fest on August 23 and 24 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds.

“Wade is an icon in the pop punk and emo scenes, making him the perfect fit for our festival lineup. His DJ sets capture the vibe of the era that defined so much of this community,” said Brooke Dunford, Director of Talent Buying & Business Development at Republic Live. “We’re excited to have him close out both nights and elevate the entire festival experience, taking it to the next level for our fans.”

The All Your Friends Fest lineup features some of the biggest names in pop-punk including Fall Out Boy, Billy Talent, The All-American Rejects, Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional and more.

The official All Your Friends Fest playlist is available here.

For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets, visit www.allyourfriendsfestival.com.

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While the classic combination of graham cracker, milk chocolate, and marshmallow is delicious, we’ve rounded up a few unique ideas for those who prefer a s’more with a twist.

Here are 10 unique s’mores ideas.

Nutella S’more

Swap out the chocolate for Nutella – spread Nutella onto your graham cracker, before adding your marshmallow.

Rice Krispies S’more

Exchange the graham crackers for Rice Krispies squares – use thin Rice Krispies squares for best results, top with marshmallow and chocolate (you can also try this s’more open-faced).

Oreo S’more

Use an Oreo cookie instead of graham cracker – break apart your Oreo cookie, add a marshmallow and chocolate.

Reeses Peanut Butter Cup S’more

Use a Reeses peanut butter cup instead of chocolate – add marshmallow and graham cracker.

Kit Kat S’more

Swap regular chocolate for a Kit Kat bar (or slice) – add marshmallow and graham cracker.

Bacon S’more

Add candied bacon slices to your s’more – complete the recipe with milk chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker.

Banana S’more

Add banana slices atop your graham cracker, with dark chocolate and marshmallow.

Salted Caramel S’more

Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt flakes for a decadent alternative – finish with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker.

Strawberry S’more

Add strawberry slices atop your marshmallow and graham cracker (chocolate is optional).

Mint S’more

Use mint chocolate instead of milk or dark chocolate (thin mints are a good option) – finish with marshmallow on graham cracker.

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The show will take place at St. Paul’s Centre in Orillia, from 8-11 p.m.

To truly pay tribute to The Tragically Hip and honour Gord Downie’s
legacy, Grace, 2 uses the power of the Hip’s music to raise money and awareness for great causes.

The Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation raises funds for life-saving medical equipment and technology, infrastructure upgrades and expansions, and education and training for the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.

Tickets for the October 5 show are $35 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

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The event featured live entertainment and a variety of exhibitors.

Camp31 BBQ was crowned winner for Best Ribs. They also took home third place for Best Sauce.

Billy Bones BBQ took home first place for Best Sauce, and second place for Best Ribs.

Results:

Best Ribs

1st Place – Camp31 BBQ

2nd Place – Billy Bones BBQ

3rd Place – Sticky Fingers BBQ

Best Sauce

1st Place – Billy Bones BBQ

2nd Place – Silver Bullet BBQ

3rd Place – Camp31 BBQ

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The event will see over 400 participants ride 160km in scenic cottage country, while raising funds to help cancer patients across Canada.

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada, with two in five Canadians expected to develop cancer in their lifetime.

Palliative care nurse, and former Muskoka summer camp nurse, Francis Macapagal is participating in his fifth Northern Pass.

Macapagal lost his father to lung cancer in 2020. Participating in this events honours Francis’ late father’s memory, while keeping his love for cycling alive.

He appreciates being part of a community that is passionate about cycling, raising funds for cancer research, and giving back to an organization that helped him when he really needed it.

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The team made their first appearance at the Eastern Ontario provincial qualifier, held in Frankford, Ontario.

This was the team’s first tournament playing together competitively, outside of their local Bracebridge house league.

The Bandits played four games – against the Frankford Flyers, Napanee Express, Campbellford Cougars, and Peterborough Murphy Windmillers – coming up short in all four match-ups.

“Working with these young athletes is rewarding in many different aspects,” said Andrew Scott, manager and coach. “We create life lessons, team discipline, a positive atmosphere to test their limits in a safe and controlled environment, while focusing on communication skills, and how to support each other.”

The Bandits will compete in the OASA Provincial B tournament August 17-18 in Tara, Ontario.

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The event will feature live entertainment and a variety of exhibitors. Admission is free.

“The Muskoka Boat and Cottage Show and Muskoka Ribfest is your perfect weekend destination,” said Nori Richens, Show Manager. “Bring the entire family, there is something for everyone. Come buy a boat, find new accessories for your cottage, or a builder for your dream cottage. Enjoy mouthwatering food and live music!”

Exhibitors include Sunset Docks, SWS Marina, Home Building Centre Gravenhurst, and Krucker Saunas.

The line-up of musical guests includes local favourites Jordo Arnott, Cam Galloway, Mike Olivieri, Bobby Sander, Van Hillert, Greg O’Rocks, and Bobby Sander.

There will also be a number of children’s activities including a photo booth, and face painting on Friday and Sunday.

Muskoka Boat and Cottage Show
FRI 12pm – 6pm
SAT 10am – 6pm
SUN 10am – 5pm

Muskoka Ribfest
FRI 12pm – 11pm
SAT 11am – 11pm
SUN 11am – 6pm

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