by Brad Holden | Apr 11, 2013 | News
When Bob Campbell took a job as deputy clerk-treasurer with Nottawasaga Township in 1965, at the tender age of 23, the municipality’s administration staff numbered two – Campbell and his new boss, clerk-treasurer Harry Little – and the pair put in their days working...
by Brad Holden | Apr 11, 2013 | News
The first time Toronto rockers Elliott Brood played the Avening Hall, in March 2010, they pulled into the parking lot with a slight feeling of trepidation. Part of it was the location – “It feels pretty far away from everywhere,” said Casey Laforet, the band’s...
by Brad Holden | Apr 11, 2013 | News
The Get Growing Home and Garden Show will make its annual visit to the Creemore Community Arena on Saturday, April 20 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, April 21 from 10 am to 4 pm. As is tradition, the Tree Society of Creemore will have a place of honour at the show,...
by Brad Holden | Apr 4, 2013 | News
The North Dufferin Agricultural Task Force is rolling out its next phase of advocacy following its successful, if precarious, defeat of the mega quarry proposal in Melancthon. On Wednesday, spokesperson Shirley Boxem brought NDACT’s new “Food and Water First” message...
by Brad Holden | Apr 4, 2013 | News
Mad Maple Country Inn, a bed & breakfast and “agritourismo” located on County Road 124 just south of Maple Valley, has been upping the ante on local food advocacy since it opened last summer. Miriam Streiman, who owns the establishment with her husband Neil...
by Al Clarke | Apr 4, 2013 | News
The following is a continuation of last week’s column on the Great Spirit Rainforest. During our stay at the Great Spirit Lodge, my daughter Tory and I took five different excursions into the surrounding rainforest. Each was incredible. Here are some of the...
