Kim Harcourt: Inspirations in 3D
May 08, 2009 - Kim Harcourt, an award-winning potter, moved to Shelburne with her musician husband Ed Roman just over two years ago. The two have wasted no time getting to know their neighbours ...May 08, 2009 [more]
Belles of the Ballroom Blitz
May 08, 2009 - Now in its third year, the Simcoe County based organization gives free prom dresses and accessories to young high school graduates, who are struggling with financial hardship, ... [more]
Think Clean for Health
One hundred years ago most people on this great continent grew their own food. Ninety percent of the population lived on farms and ate every meal...
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Cross Country Skiing - A Great Winter Activity
The arrival of snow, ice and cold temperatures does not mean that we should start thinking of hibernating or settling down with enough books to...
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Paul Burdette: Master Carver of the Natural World
Although the goal of some day becoming an internationally renowned wood carver may not have entered his mind in his youth, Paul Burdette was...
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Ho Ho Ho-liday Picks
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOME FESTIVE MUSIC, READING OR PROGRAMS TO MAKE THE SEASON BRIGHT, YOU’RE IN LUCK. THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF QUALITY CHRISTMAS CDS, DVDS AND BOOKS THIS YEAR. [more]
BRANDON CRUMBIE KEEPS SOME PRETTY FAST COMPANY
As the top points winner in his class at Barrie Speedway for 2008 he is poised to take a step to the next level of racing with future plans of...
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Stevenson Farms: Steeped in History
It has been a great pleasure during the past few years for me to be able to purchase the old homestead and adjoining land, and to have the...
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The Ghosts of The Princely Pear
Located in the village of Cookstown, the Princely Pear Tea Room is a beautiful and charming historical building. And yet, despite its quaint...
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Mind Your Manners
If you have ever: Had to deal with an uncontrollable child at a dining establishment, been unsure about how to set a table for a formal meal, waved your fork/knife around to make a point ... [more]
The Autumn Hike: Ralph Braden
There is nothing quite like an autumn hike through the countryside of South Simcoe on the most perfect fall day. Almost everyone, young or...
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Enjoying the Spectacular Fall Colours - The Leaves, ...
Fall is a wonderful season - many people eagerly anticipate its moderate temperatures and lack of biting insects. One of the season`s most...
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The Muskie Master of Essa
A cool wind powers a steady chop on a secluded Muskoka lake. A thick blanket of grey clouds hangs overhead and stretches far into the horizon....
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Collecting and Storing Seeds
While our gardens are almost finished for this year, it is not quite time to remove all of the plants and prepare the cultivated plots of ground for winter. If you haven’t already ... [more]
Tally-Ho Industries Airfield: Where Local Pilots Meet
Conditions are near perfect as pilot Jim Cole turns up the throttle and powers his home-built Murphy Rebel down the grass airstrip at the...
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Protecting Frogs & Toads
The fact that amphibians have been around for millions of years doesn’t ensure their survival. In fact, amphibian populations worldwide are in...
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