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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…
House of Steel
When the Glaciers last came through Singhampton, they churned up the Earth something fierce. We built our house in rough country -full of displaced limestone boulders from an ancient…
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Juried Photo Show Winners
Since 1975, the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts (BMFA) has enhanced the cultural landscape of the Southern Georgian Bay region by supporting artistic expression in all its forms. Our…
The captivating, accessible fine art of Joanna Aplin
As I speak to Joanna Aplin at her studio gallery, I’m simultaneously enamoured by her passion for creating an arts community that sees sustainable growth in the Owen Sound area, and by the…
Kaegan Walsh has a mind for design
I’ve always considered myself an imaginative person. I’ve written creatively since I can remember, taken up photography as an adult, and even dabbled a little in painting. But one thing I’ve…
Shawn Adler loves breaking the rules at The Flying Chestnut Kitchen
Let me tell you a little story about the first time I visited the Flying Chestnut Kitchen. It was February 2013, and I’d secretly reserved a table for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at the…