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If Dogs Run Free is Christopher McGruer at his finest

Do you ever wonder where ideas for fiction come from? Sometimes they come from personal experience. Sometimes they come in a dream. And sometimes they come from a Youtube channel. Christopher…
Odd Marshall’s Sand & Glue is your new summer album
In this role, I’m extremely fortunate to get access to a ton of great music from artists in this area. It’s inspiring to hear the up-and-coming sounds of artists with integrity, originality,…
SweetWater Music Festival creates unique programming all year round
When I think of SweetWater Music Festival, there are many experiences that come to mind. One of the most memorable is an afternoon spent canoeing up the Sydenham River to a backyard concert…
Put Wasaga Beach Blues on your calendar this year
When you think of Wasaga Beach, what comes to mind? Longest freshwater beach in the world, maybe? Cottage destination? Boating? How about an epic three-day blues festival that’s been running…
Venue Spotlight: Marsh Street Centre
When you run a local music and culture publication, you tend to have a good understanding of what’s happening in the area. This is especially true when an Events Calendar is part of the…
Harmony Centre is a thriving artistic and social hub
There’s no question that the arts scene in Owen Sound is booming. With galleries and performance venues, dance studios and makers spaces, every medium has a place in this town. And while new…
You should come to Meaford
Picture this: you’ve just finished dinner on a picturesque main street where you got to choose from six excellent restaurants within one block and now you’re deciding between a concert across…
40 Days & 40 Hikes is much more than a guide to the Bruce Trail
I read this book expecting an exhaustive guide to the Bruce Trail, but what I got was much, much more. This is a book for hikers and armchair hikers. It is a book of local history and a…
Peak to Shore 2025: The Sound of Summer’s Return
The collective sigh of relief heard from music lovers across Grey, Bruce, and Simcoe has been profound. After a long five-year hiatus, the locally-loved Peak to Shore Music Festival is back,…
50 Years of Unforgettable Music at Summerfolk
I’ve been a devoted fan of Summerfolk since 1984. That was the year I first set foot in Owen Sound, not as a headliner, but as a guitar player accompanying the talented singer Margaret…
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