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Sauble Winterfest lights up the night
Local filmmaker Mark Bethune captures Grey Bruce’s desolate beauty with Finders Keepers
Albums we’re ranting and raving about
Music we’re rranting and rraving about
Blood, Sweat, and Beers: Black Bellows Brewing Co.
Krueger Band’s Bryan Leckie is Owen Sound’s Bob Dylan
Therapy dogs are bringing a calm to Grey Bruce
Life is stressful. It’s easy to get anxious and overwhelmed, let our mental health deteriorate, or get overcome with grief. These are the times when therapy is crucial. And therapy can…
Don’t Look Back: Rob Rolfe is on the Move
In the midst of the pandemic, Rob Rolfe asked me to provide some notes and feedback on the preliminary draft of Sturgeon Bay, his 2022 effort. Humbled, I accepted the invitation. A few weeks…
Perfecting the art of pizza-making at Bello Pizza
Close to downtown Collingwood lies a spot with an intimate ambiance, a blend of modern sophistication, and a touch of laid-back charm. I’m talking about Bello Pizza, that cool, cozy restaurant…
Scott Miller is Conscious about Water
They say entrepreneurship often starts out of a necessity — a need to fill a gap or solve a problem that hasn’t been adequately addressed. For Scott Miller, founder of Conscious…
Kinga Jakab is helping you Recover from Everything
Recovering from Everything. Such is the name of Saugeen Shores’ resident, Kinga Jakab’s practice as a recovery/life coach as well as her popular podcast. Aptly named to…
Fear and Chess and Breathing in Collingwood
Known as the game of kings, chess has a long and storied history, replete with mysticism, legend, and personal anecdotes. The whispered tales of grandmasters filter through the chess…
Barry More is the heart and soul of Morland Place
Wandering through Morland Place in Rockford is kind of like wandering through a Brothers Grimm fairy tale: footpaths lead to lush gardens where flowers bloom among hand-poured concrete figures…
Art, Sports, Mental Health & Rock n Roll: The World of Taylor Prestidge
“I’d like to make it clear that you talked me into this,” says Taylor Prestidge, pointing at me in the face with one hand, holding a pint in the other. “There has to be something in there that…
From the E.R. to the Bush
Being alone in the bush will show you what kind of person you are – whether you wanted to know or not. It’s a test that’s often held as a benchmark for people searching for meaning and a…
The Return of Kilannan at Coffin Ridge
“Can I pour you a beer?” asks brewmaster Spencer Wareham pointing to the wall of Kilannan taps behind him. Man, I’ve been hoping someone would offer me a pint of Kilannan for years now. When…