by JN Roofing & Contracting | Nov 20, 2021 | Community
In this ode to the tree, I’m sharing two of my favourite Christmas trees today! Many families enjoy cutting a tree themselves for Christmas, and there are a few places where you can still do that in the Barrie area. However, most people shop for ready-cut trees, just...
by JN Roofing & Contracting | Nov 11, 2021 | Community
If you’re a newer resident of the City, chances are you’ve seen a few City of Barrie landmarks. We’re fortunate to host one of Canada’s largest Artisan Markets with our Kempenfest Celebration each summer. More than that, Barrie is known as a city that ‘curates the...
by JN Roofing & Contracting | Nov 7, 2021 | Community
Ok, let’s talk old again. We’ve written about old homes and an old downtown bar, so let’s talk about another old place no one ever really wanted to visit…Barrie Jail. The ‘Barrie Bucket’ Courtesy of The Simcoe County Archives The Barrie Gaol as it was...
by JN Roofing & Contracting | Oct 31, 2021 | News
My Mom called just the other day, and as we chatted I learned that she has squirrels in her attic. Now, often as not, she’d be likely to use her Irish wit and say: ‘Now, not bats in my belfry-squirrels in the attic. I want to be clear on that.’ Summer Friends Photos...
by JN Roofing & Contracting | Oct 24, 2021 | News
Tradesmen and women have built the cornerstones of our magnificent country. They’re out there day in, day out doing back-breaking work, sometimes dirty, always physical, skilled work. The jobs we rely on are being done by these very talented individuals. They build...
