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Wasaga – More Than Just a Beach
Welcome to the longest freshwater beach in the world!” proclaims the Wasaga Beach website. Comprising seven beaches, formerly independent communities amalgamated in the 1970s as one provincial park and town, Wasaga is the favoured destination for over two million people a year looking for summer beach fun.
The Silver Chalices – St John’s Church, Elora
The silver chalices are on display in the church. St John’s Church in Elora is a popular place to visit any time of the year to be inspired by the sounds of St John’s Parish Choir, one of Canada’s preeminent choirs, or take in a concert.
Playtime, It’s Serious Work!
Whether it’s imaginative play or physical play, the games and toys that children interact with, from infancy through their pre-teen years, are how they explore the world. Play is a child’s natural means to learn and too often it is neglected in favour of the more structured desk learning that we depend on as a society
Artist Feature: Ricky Schaede
“I want to keep building my business and explore my own imagination. To make a living with a positive impact. To be my own entity, proud of how I’ve manifested my purpose and destiny. And the opportunity to give the keys of imagination to my students.”
Naturally Merry and Bright
Once we have put our gardens to bed for yet another year, our focus shifts towards holiday decorating – both indoors and out. At LittleTree Garden Market (off Hwy 6N in Fergus) they offer a number of items and DIY projects to help transform your home and property into a festive, winter wonderland.
LittleTree also carries premade bundles of their signature items for the customer who wishes to create their own container.
The Magic Masterson Touch
The Masterson Method, pioneered in the United States by Iowa’s Jim Masterson, is designed, in the words of Cheltenham-based practitioner Kathryn Reid, to “help the horse enter a parasympathetic state through our touch, by following the horse’s responses – knowing when and where to stay, and helps build communication, release tension, and build trust.”
Ontario’s Winter Birds
Our cold winters in Ontario can be much more enjoyable if we care to watch some of the fascinating birds who thrive in our cold winters.
Please join me while we delve into some of these brave little creatures and their habits, likes and dislikes.
Cheesy Asparagus Tart
A spring dish that is sure to impress is this Cheesy Asparagus Tart. It’s a perfect appetizer before Sunday brunch or to cut up and take outside for some al fresco dining this spring.
Spring recipe & table decor
Ingredients, supply list and directions to create an Easter table.
Refresh Your Cocktail Menu for Spring
Ingredients and directions for some refreshing spring cocktails.
Smoothie Bowls
Smoothie bowls are a fun way to eat your smoothies. They are thicker than smoothies, loaded with nutrients and so fun to make with endless combinations and topping ideas. These three smoothie bowl recipes are made with frozen fruit and are a colourful treat you can enjoy for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. You’ll love these vegan smoothie bowls that are high in protein and fiber!
The Eatery Junction: Where You’re Like Family
Stepping into The Eatery Junction, outside of Orangeville on Hwy 10, is like stepping back in time into a diner of old. The bright clean space with a wide counter to greet you, neat tables of bright teal and matching chairs harken back to a time when the diner was the heart of the community, the place where you could grab a quality meal and have a chat with the friendly staff.
Iced Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients and directions for making iced shortbread Christmas cookies.
Air Fryer Pork Stuffing Meatballs
Directions and ingredients to make pork stuffing meatballs in an air fryer
Ask the Health Expert: A Problem with Plants
By reducing oxalate consumption, many people have found incredible relief from a wide range of symptoms which doctors were unable to relieve. A drastic change in diet can trigger an upsetting reaction. It would be advisable to take stock of the diet you follow presently and tabulate the oxalate values of the foods you are consuming.
Living with ADHD
If you know someone with ADHD, it’s important to know that life is a little more complex because of how their brain works. Think of ADHD being like other conditions that you can’t see. Invisible doesn’t mean the struggle on the inside isn’t real.
Ask the Beauty Expert: Unveiling the Elixir of Youth
Incorporating Eltraderm’s Advanced Native Collagen + HA Hydrating Gel and other featured products into your skincare routine is a step towards achieving a radiant and youthful complexion. Let the skincare experts at Glam Nurse Jenny Medical Spa guide you on this journey to healthier, more beautiful skin and embrace the transformative power of collagen in your daily routine.
Ask the Beauty Expert: Winter Skincare Essentials
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Ask the Health Expert: Winter is Coming … Don’t Be SAD!
Seasonal affective disorder SAD is a type of depression related to the change in seasons. The symptoms start in the fall due to diminished sunlight and continue through the winter months, sapping our energy and affecting our moods. This lack of light affects the levels of serotonin. Most cases of SAD occur during winter, but some people experience it during spring and the summer months.
Beauty Advice: 5 Anti-Aging Skin Ingredients That Work
The right combination of anti-aging skincare ingredients can help reduce the signs of aging. From retinoids to peptides, each ingredient plays a key role in helping restore the youthfulness of your skin.
Ask the Health Expert – Save Our Supplements
The liberal party has just passed legislation namely Bill C- 47, the Liberal Budget Implement Bill. This is an “omnibus bill”, meaning it hides very unpleasant and unpopular clauses.
A 25th Anniversary Celebration for Midtown Auto Repair
In 2011 Midtown was chosen as the Local Business of the Year by the Arthur & District Chamber of Commerce. Will attributes that achievement to the fact, “that we always treat clients as individuals and not numbers.”
The Complex Ecosystem of Ponds
A pond is fairly easy to maintain if it’s given a little TLC when required. It’s much easier, in fact, than a pool or garden.
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
A reverse mortgage is an increasingly popular consumer loan for Canadian homeowners who are at the age of 55 or over. It allows these homeowners to tap into the equity they have built up in their homes.
Unlike conventional mortgages, there are no monthly payments, unless the homeowner seeks an agreement to make them. Homeowners are still responsible for paying property taxes, insurance and maintenance.
The Magic Masterson Touch
The Masterson Method, pioneered in the United States by Iowa’s Jim Masterson, is designed, in the words of Cheltenham-based practitioner Kathryn Reid, to “help the horse enter a parasympathetic state through our touch, by following the horse’s responses – knowing when and where to stay, and helps build communication, release tension, and build trust.”
Dreaming About I Do’s with Wellington’s Best Kept Gem
Opening in 1967, Ron Wilkin Jewellers’ Fergus location was taken over by Ron’s son Graham and his wife Amy in 2012. Together, they expanded into Elora in 2020. Don’t, however, let the addresses of these two locations fool you; they may be in small towns, but they are not “small town” in what they can provide.
Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden
If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be.
Sleeping Soundly
It’s essential to try mattresses in person before making a purchase. Visit a mattress store and take your time laying on a few different models to get a feel for what you like and what feels most comfortable for you.
The Silver Chalices – St John’s Church, Elora
The silver chalices are on display in the church. St John’s Church in Elora is a popular place to visit any time of the year to be inspired by the sounds of St John’s Parish Choir, one of Canada’s preeminent choirs, or take in a concert.
Setting the Stage for Your Home’s Success
Olive + Ash Staging and Interiors is an all women team who have built a reputation for beautifully staged homes and exceptional client service. Based in Orangeville, they have received the Diamond Readers Choice Award for Best Home Staging Services from their hometown for the last two years and are nominated again this year.
A Complete Renovation To A 150 Year Old Zina St Home
“The house was in poor shape. The roof leaked, the basement leaked, and the toilets leaked.”
But the full extent of those problems would not become evident until much later in the renovation process. The first order of business was re-landscaping the rear yard including installing armourstone, and updating an existing swimming pool.
Warming Effect – How to Create a Cozy Home
The first signs of “sweater weather” has us reaching for pumpkin spice, cranberry hues and cozy comforts. And while we may complain that winter’s arrival came too soon, many of us secretly love the cold, crisp days and winter seasonal splendours. At the same time, we are bracing ourselves for the bitterly cold days and nights that won’t lie dormant for much longer.
Consider Pumping Up with a Heat Pump
Heat pump technology is similar to that found in a refrigerator or an air conditioner. It extracts heat from a source, such as outside air or geothermal energy stored in the ground. In some cases, it can be gathered from nearby sources of water or waste heat from a factory.
Naturally Merry and Bright
Once we have put our gardens to bed for yet another year, our focus shifts towards holiday decorating – both indoors and out. At LittleTree Garden Market (off Hwy 6N in Fergus) they offer a number of items and DIY projects to help transform your home and property into a festive, winter wonderland.
LittleTree also carries premade bundles of their signature items for the customer who wishes to create their own container.
Red Seal Masonry
As a mason with Red Seal certification, which indicates a tradesperson has demonstrated the knowledge required for national standards in that trade, John Byham could have gone anywhere in the country. But he chose to remain in his home town of Shelburne.
Islandview Farm Equipment
We decided to find a tractor to compliment our line of equipment. After many comparisons of the tractors available on the market today, we found MAHINDRA tractors.
The Complex Ecosystem of Ponds
A pond is fairly easy to maintain if it’s given a little TLC when required. It’s much easier, in fact, than a pool or garden.
April Showers and Spring Flowers
With your gardens, it’s always essential that you exercise caution and not start too soon. April can be a wet, and sometimes cold month, and the threat of frost, combined with wet soil, can both have adverse effects on your garden. Wait until at least mid April, and then keep in mind that frosts can still appear out of nowhere!
The Complex Ecosystem of Ponds
A pond is fairly easy to maintain if it’s given a little TLC when required. It’s much easier, in fact, than a pool or garden.
Ontario’s Winter Birds
Our cold winters in Ontario can be much more enjoyable if we care to watch some of the fascinating birds who thrive in our cold winters.
Please join me while we delve into some of these brave little creatures and their habits, likes and dislikes.
A Deck for the Ages
“Airik showed Cindy and I some photos of decks that his company had completed in the past and we were very impressed. We had come up with our own deck design, but throughout the building process we were able to make some adjustments to the original plans, which included the addition of a 10 by 14 foot Gazebo.
Beautiful, Custom Woodwork
Of course not all the houses are old. Some customers want a new appearance, as was the case with the owners of a traditional 1970s bungalow. That transformation was achieved by installing white oak siding which complemented the existing red entry door, Larry says.
Wasaga – More Than Just a Beach
Welcome to the longest freshwater beach in the world!” proclaims the Wasaga Beach website. Comprising seven beaches, formerly independent communities amalgamated in the 1970s as one provincial park and town, Wasaga is the favoured destination for over two million people a year looking for summer beach fun.
Becoming Wild in Amazonia
My journey into Amazonia starts in Quito, Ecuador, an ancestral gathering place of the Inca, located high up, 2850 metres (9350 feet), in the Andes mountains. From here I fly 340 km in a modest sized plane into the jungle, to Coca, an oil-based town in the Oriente, eastern lowlands of Ecuador. From Coca it’s another 100 km, down the Napo River, in a 20-metre-long motorized canoe, zooming at high speed towards Yasuni National Park.
Remarkable Views and Villages of Ecuador’s Andes Mountains.
Native Ecuadorians, especially those living near Otavalo, are particularly proud to live where the earth bulges, at its widest part, which was proven to be so in the early 1700s. At the official equator there is a monument, an amusing historical museum, plus antidotal games proving its uniqueness, such as watching water drain in different directions on either side of the meridian.
Engulfed By Ecuador’s Cloud Forest
Imagine being over two thousand metres high, in the secluded misty Andean mountains, where species thrive with little human interference.
Go East … Historical Day Tripping
Don’t take my word for it! Discover for yourself our history, wineries, specialty food producers, farm stands, towns, back roads, landscapes and outdoor adventures Day Tripping East!
Travel Feature: Reminiscing Marine Life of Belize
Belize is an ideal destination for snorkeling adventures because of the extensive shallow water coast, more than 380 km of mainland shore, with hundreds of secluded remote island cays that dot the shorelines. Most are coral islands, which have emerged from the sea over time, or mangroves, which are low lying, jumbles of bare rooted, salt resistant, shrubs that survive in the fluctuating levels of shallow intertidal waters.
Exploring Belizean Rainforest Jungle
Hiking the mountainous landscape of Belize, in the heart of Central America, where the mysterious ancient Mayan people thrived in this deep jungle over two millennium ago.
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