Thousands flock to Barrie for Open Air Dunlop Butter Tart Festival
A sweet and sticky Saturday took centre stage in Barrie with the return of the annual Open Air Dunlop Butter Tart Festival.
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On Video: The tale of the red paperclip trade and Kipling, Sask.
Kyle MacDonald holds up his business card Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in Montreal. MacDonald, who two years ago managed to turn a red paperclip into a two-storey home in a rural Saskatchewan town, is now putting the house up for trade. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson It's been 20 years since Kyle MacDonald embarked on a year-long trading adventure that eventually landed him a home in Kipling, Sask. The whirlwind quest led to Guinness World Record titles for both MacDonald and the town. A blog post from MacDonald on July 12, 2005, acted as the spark. In it, he told his readers about his ambitious and quirky plan. With just a single red paperclip that was sitting on his desk, he was looking to trade it for something bigger – hoping to continue until he got a house, 'or an island, or a house on an island.' 'You get the idea,' he said in the post. What followed was a most unusual sequence of online trades. The paper clip was swapped for a fish-shaped pen, which in turn was traded for a unique doorknob. The doorknob was swapped for a camp stove, which led to a generator, then a keg party, a snowmobile, a snowmobiling adventure to Yahk, B.C., a cube van, a recording contract, a year's condo rental in Phoenix, AZ and then for a day with rock star Alice Cooper. MacDonald then secured a double switch with actor-director Corbin Bernsen, who agreed to accept a 'KISS' snow globe in exchange for a role in one of his upcoming films. Kipling's town council, at the advice of then economic development officer Bert Roach, negotiated with MacDonald and traded the house at 503 Main Street in exchange for the movie role. MacDonald travelled to Kipling, in July of 2006 to formally accept the trade. A ceremony was held in the town – officially ending MacDonald's journey. MacDonald and his partner stayed in the home, albeit briefly. It was later given back to the town and turned into a restaurant. Bernsen travelled to Kipling following the trade where he held auditions for the promised movie role in his feature 'Donna on Demand' – with Kipling's Nolan Hubbard eventually winning the role. Bernsen would return to Kipling to shoot his feature 'Rust,' being sure to utilize local actors and extras. As a result, Kipling Film Productions Inc. was formed – with the aim of producing more films in the town and district. Finally, to commemorate MacDonald's efforts and the story that highlighted Kipling to the world – the town commissioned a statue to be built. Standing 15 feet two inches tall and weighing 3,043 pounds, the paperclip is the world's largest – and Kipling was featured in the 2007 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. The town of Kipling will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the red paper clip trade in July of 2026, recognizing when the last of MacDonald's 14 trades was made. Planning for the event is underway, with the town possibly inviting all 14 of the original traders for a reunion and a thank you for putting Kipling on the map. -With files from Wayne Mantyka
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New tech at Rock the Park reduces noise for nearby residents
Those living in and around the downtown area may have noticed that they are no longer hearing a free Rock the Park concert from the comfort of their own home. The city is using new technology to reduce the amount of noise that travels beyond the Harris Park grounds, following ongoing feedback from neighbouring communities about the annual festival. It's called cardioid technology, according to City of London special events manager Trevor Johnson, and it helps focus the sound of the music towards the centre of the festival grounds. "There are other frequencies that are used – similar to noise reduction in your headphones – to try to reduce and shape that sound so that it is heard most loudly by the folks who are wanting to enjoy the concert and is reduced significantly for individuals outside of that," Johnson said. The strategy is new for London, which is implementing it after changes were made to the city's special events policy in December 2024 based on community feedback to reduce noise. This summer, the cardioid technology has been used at both Sunfest and Rock the Park for the first time. "This year, it's better. It's just right and listenable here," said Daphne Bice, whose back porch faces Harris Park. "We are noticing things aren't rattling on the shelves and the windows aren't rattling. We can enjoy the pleasant sound of it when we're outside and when we shut the door to the house, it doesn't come through the walls," she said. During the festival, Johnson, his team, and municipal law enforcement officers set up at different locations around the downtown area to measure the sound levels every 15 minutes. Every 50 minutes, they take the average of those measurements to ensure that the sound does not go over the 90 decibel maximum imposed by the city. "So far, we've been very pleased with the results that we're getting," he said, adding that some nearby areas are now only hearing about 75 decibels each night. Others living in the Blackfriars neighbourhood have mixed opinions about whether the festival's new approach has made a difference. "I find I'll hear it a little bit, but honestly it's been good this year," longtime resident Darren Carton said. "I don't really notice it that much. It'll just be kind of like background noise to me." Bianca Moreno and Amaranth Perez, who live two blocks away from Harris Park, say they think the music volume is about the same as previous years. "I won't normally hear it if I'm inside, but outside, I hear it like I'm close to the park," Perez said, adding that she is a music fan so doesn't mind. Johnson said the city is open to hearing feedback from Londoners who have ongoing concerns about the noise levels at music events. Meanwhile, those inside the festival grounds should not notice a volume difference, Johnson said. "It's really our goal to find the best balance between the needs of residents who enjoy large events, the residents who pay money to come to Rock the Park and those who have some concerns," he said.
