@patrickbales

patrickbales has been a member of Linktree for 3 years and joined in August 2023. The social media accounts linked to from patrickbales are: • Instagram • YouTube • Threads • X Besides social media accounts, patrickbales has populated their site with: • COLUMN: New York trip renews optimism during uncertain times • Changes to Innisfil Transit could be mapped out by proposed master plan • 'Tough time': CUPE comes to council to push for collective agreement • Women rule the weekend at Boots and Hearts • 'So fun': Fans revel in music, vibe at All Your Friends Fest • Festival spirit fills downtown as Mariposa returns to Orillia (8 photos) • The Strumbellas vow to bring campfire vibes to Tall Pines festival • COLUMN: 'Nothing but good times' at Tall Pines festival (10 photos) • 'He just loves us like we love him': Fans line up for Zimmerman at Boots and Hearts • Muck and music rule Friday at Boots and Hearts (10 photos) • 'Music has to be right': Best of Boots on display at Front Porch Stage • Sam Hunt knocks the lights out at Boots and Hearts (10 photos) • First responders aim to keep people dancing safely at Boots and Hearts • Sun sets on sweltering Boots and Hearts festival (10 photos) • COLUMN: Boots embraces its past, sets sights on the future (10 photos) • Thousands revel in sun, fun and heat at Carrot Fest (14 photos) • Thousands dig Carrot Fest's opening night • COLUMN: Don't hate me because I'm really rooting for the Dodgers - Bradford News • 'I love it so much': Campers rejoice at Mariposa (5 photos) • Cool sounds highlight sizzling opening day at Mariposa (10 photos) • 'I'm really excited': A feast of food is on the menu at Mariposa • Rainy start gives way to sunshine and stars at Mariposa (13 photos) • 'Well-run' Mariposa Folk Festival sells out for fifth straight year • Mariposa honours Canadian icons, eyes future with 'courage' (13 photos) - Orillia News • 'Best time': The Chicks and Jonas Brothers to break new ground at Boots and Hearts - Orillia News • Campers relish 'good vibes' at Boots and Hearts (7 photos) - Orillia News • Boots and Hearts fans 'Burnin' Up' for The Jonas Brothers (9 photos) - Orillia News • 'Big year': Boots and Hearts helped catapult band to new heights - Orillia News • Boots and Hearts: Wet afternoons, warm evenings and cool moms - Orillia News • 'Love it': Local vendors brave the elements at Boots and Hearts - Orillia News • COLUMN: Old habits die hard at Boots and Hearts (13 photos) - Orillia News • 'They just so look forward to this': Friday night at Carrot Fest brings out a crowd - Bradford News • 'This is beautiful:' Premier visits Carrot Fest - Bradford News • All Your Friends Fest organizers hope to channel Molson Park memories • 'Opportunities for input': Innisfil may update official plan by end of year • COLUMN: Trying to find joy in sad holiday music • Council extinguishes plan to merge Bradford, Innisfil fire departments • OMB sides with Burl’s Creek • 'Feeling of nostalgia': Simple Plan set to rock All Your Friends Fest • Grassroots groups share powerful messages with music lovers in Orillia • COLUMN: 'There's a vibe here' — Gussapolooza a festival of 'pure love' - Innisfil News • 'People really like this': Bigger than ever, Gusapolooza returns to Cookstown - Innisfil News • 'Exciting' All Your Friends Fest to bring 'new genre' to Burl's Creek • 'At the forefront': How Innisfil is streamlining its planning process • Community gets first look at 'incredible' Bradford House designs • Marvelling at Streets Alive’s maples masterpieces • Day 1 of All Your Friends Fest rocks Burl's Creek (10 photos) • Stars dazzle amid humidity, showers at Mariposa Folk Fest (10 photos) • All Your Friends Fest falls for Fall Out Boy (19 photos) • 'Its' been a lot of fun': First day of All Your Friends Fest a hit • 'Flex of epic proportions': Innisfil council docks boathouse plan • Packed house at BWG council for public meeting • Plane crash kills two in Gravenhurst • Nostalgia takes centre stage at All Your Friends Fest (13 photos) • Young fans, social media help Mariposa sell out again (8 photos) • New artistic director hits right notes at his first Mariposa folk fest • Boots and Hearts gives emerging artists a large platform to shine • 'Exclusive' OG BASSH concert series to support Gilford Community Hall • WOW request for MZO support denied by town • Styx ready to return to Casino Rama • COLUMN: Magical Mariposa 'an oasis' for music lovers (10 photos) • COLUMN: Baseball stadium tour knocks it out of the park • Orillia's sold-out Mariposa Folk Festival is 'a good place to be' • 'I'm so excited': Boots and Hearts returns to its country roots • 'Fundamental work': Planning, patience key for Innisfil mayor as 2024 wraps up • No timeline yet for Bradford Bypass project, council told • Half a lifetime attached to The Hip • 'Bittersweet' tribute to Gordon Lightfoot opens up folk festival • COLUMN: Sloan bassist's solo shows are for the fans • Two Nashville natives chase country star dreams at Boots and Hearts • Innisfil doing 'due diligence' to ensure Orbit developed 'sustainably' • Councillor to feds: 'What the hell?' • OMB fight underway • Tim Hicks gets Boots and Hearts off to a rousing start (21 photos) • Female band feels pressure to 'kick down doors' for those that follow • 'Everyone's feeling something': Workshops capture Mariposa magic • COLUMN: Sundown. Lightfoot leaves the world a better place • An 'amazing' team ensures Mariposa Folk Festival is a smash hit • COLUMN: Matchbox 20 was surprise hit of Boots and Hearts 2024 • 'Lefroy is unique': Open house held for Killarney Beach Road urbanization • 'I'm excited': New mayor says Bradford 'starting to take off' • `We need to be in the business of facilitating development,? mayor says of plaza purchase • Boots and Hearts is 'the place to be' for adventurous campers • Main stage at Mariposa renamed in honour of Gordon Lightfoot • Column: Proper procedure 'essential' to ensure council runs smoothly • COLUMN: Old Crow Medicine Show provided one of those magical Mariposa moments • 'Difficult process': New ward options for Innisfil coming into focus • Development could bring 2,000 jobs to Bradford West Gwillimbury • Oro-Medonte resident warns neighbours after coyote attack • Amid tornado warning, local singer enjoys 'wild' set at Boots and Hearts • COLUMN: 'Special' Mariposa a weekend to remember — again • COLUMN: Remembering the Man Who Walks Among the Stars • 'Infuriating': Innisfil wedding venue's bankruptcy sends couples scrambling • What a maneuver! Pro wrestling invades Hacienda • COLUMN: Carrot Fest a gold standard community festival • Ramara’s ‘toxic’ culture • COLUMN: Gratefully ungrateful, from colds to COVID • New, 'necessary' Innisfil ward boundaries may be on map for 2026 • Leduc ready to get to work as Bradford's new mayor • ‘You either take it or you pass — and that’s fine’ • Train derails in Ramara • Brown celebrates year of political success • COLUMN: Boots and Hearts festival proves genre is dead • OPINION: County clearly just not that into Bradford and Innisfil • More than 80 dive into the lake at Innisfil Polar Bear Dip • Packed house for Bradford West Gwillimbury candidates meeting • Concerns about jobs, costs aired at hydro meeting • COLUMN: Spin the black circle • Mayor 'grateful' for how quickly Innisfil councillors meshed • Bradford approves temporary bylaw for affordable housing project • City has golden opportunity, negotiator says • COLUMN: Massey Hall welcomes home Gordon Lightfoot (4 photos) • Innisfil wedding venue operating without permits, council hears • Ahmadiyya Muslim cemetery approved by Bradford council • The unknown cost of recreation • COLUMN: Wishing for wontons from Bradford's iconic China Garden • Bid to save giant rocking horse falters down the home stretch • Library cuts continue to dominate town council discussion • Premier reflects on 2015 • 'No bad blood': Innisfil council snuffs out fire department merger • Decision on Muslim cemetery in Bradford deferred to next term • Mayor reflects on tragedy and triumph of 2022, looks ahead to 2023 • Bradford West Gwillimbury councillors discuss term highlights • Innisfil councillors discuss term highlights • Leduc impressed by BWG council accomplishments this term • Council’s busy year • Davidson happy with how Innisfil council planned for the future • 'Unique' final term for outgoing Bradford West Gwillimbury mayor • Historic Oro African church returns to its original foundation • Dollin proud of how Innisfil council navigated 'unusual' term • Councillors shoot down private funding for speed mitigation • The business of Burl’s Creek • Innisfil council endorses MZO for RVH south campus • Affordable housing could come to Bradford church parking lot • Zeus coming home • Council throws the book at county over library decision • GALLERY: Lightfoot statue unveiled • Rough reception for Bradford Highlands redevelopment pitch • Oro African Church being assessed to identify if there is anything underground that will be impacted by construction • Status quo to stay as road closure request from Village Inn denied • Advanced Technology Hub could be built in Orillia • New community centre could spell end of the line for old arena • The Tragically Hip performs first of three gigs at Casino Rama • Cost of Bradford West Gwillimbury community hub climbs more than $3 million • Clayton Johnson loses 158 pounds, donates equivalent to food bank • Future of downtown Bradford up for debate • PC leader won Thursday’s Simcoe North byelection • Franco-Ontarians protest Caroline Mulroney’s office over French-language service cuts (8 photos) • PC Leader Patrick Brown wins byelection with nearly 54% of vote • Lively all-candidates meeting includes uninvited candidate refusing to leave, until police make him • Self-proclaimed ‘most wrongfully arrested man in the City of Toronto’ seeking Simcoe North seat in byelection • Wynne in Midland as Simcoe North Liberals fight for seat against PC leader • Former lead singer of Tokyo Police Club branches out • With school buses being used for city transit, accessibility is an issue ? never mind the bad optics • Festival goer not impressed with accessibility; residents? group rails against `obnoxious? music • Simcoe County residents enjoy not having to travel to Toronto for big-name shows • Bill Engvall’s routine has gone beyond ‘here’s your sign,’ and the crowds keep coming • www.simcoe.com • Plane flips during emergency landing in Oro-Medonte field • Agreement between Orillia and Molson-Coors regarding 255 West St. revealed by councillor • Bradford baker banking on sweet support of community • Residents shout down organizers, each other at meeting regarding changes to Burl?s Creek • Blue Rodeo co-founder leads Mariposa workshop for young songwriters