The View From Coffin Ridge: A Childhood Exhumed is haunting, honest, and uplifting
From the moment I considered the weight of the cover and title of Gwen Lamont‘s memoir, I knew it was going to require a strong constitution. It wasn’t going to be a light read.…
The People of Grey Bruce Simcoe
Wanda Westover “I first came to Sauble Beach in 1974 for weekends at our family cottage that quickly became our little piece of heaven. We’d pack up the car and escape the city, drawn by…
The People of Grey Bruce Simcoe
Thornbury’s Carey Low takes our 100 word challenge by telling us his story in 100 words without mentioning his job/work/career. Think you could you do it? “If I were an animal, I…
The Sound Techs of Grey Bruce Simcoe: Steve Meacher
Introduction Welcome to the Sound Tech Series, where we are turning the spotlight from your local stages toward the people who shape live music long before the first note is played and long…
Let’s talk about tipping
What’s the difference between a Canadian and a canoe? Gotta love that age-old quip aimed at poor Canadian tipping culture. Apparently the difference, and the punchline, is that a canoe tips. I…
The People of Grey Bruce Simcoe
We’re asking the good people of Grey Bruce Simcoe to tell us their story in 100 words….without mentioning their job, career, or work. Megan Myles As a proud fifth-generation…
Retreats to Rrave About: Tobermory in January with Cozy Up Retreats
The weather was shotty, the road icy, the ol’ family front wheel drive was packed with coolers, a 70 pound German Shepherd, cold stout, eye masks for some spa-like R&R, bathing suits, and…
Adventures in Dadhood: Mission Inaudible
I used to walk around my house without a care in the world. Pick that thing up, move it over there. Put something in the dishwasher, turn on the radio, kick that thing by accident – ouch. I…
The People of Grey Bruce Simcoe: Herbert Pryke
Tell us your story in 100 words without mentioning your job: Mist has drifted over my careers; they are echoes, not anchors. I live in my wisdom season, a creative and a bit neurodiverse. I…
Pulling Trump: thoughts from a life-long euchre player
Do you pull trump? Or do you lay off? That’s the ultimate question any euchre player has to ask themselves when they sit across from their partner in pursuit of those coveted ten tricks.…
