The River Road

County Road 9 between Creemore and Dunedin has become a very busy highway. Perhaps A look at what this road was like many years ago will bring a refreshing perspective. These reminiscences are from the pen of G. A. Royal, who spent his boyhood days on the farm at the...

Myths continue to delight modern audiences

What is Creemore reading? It’s been a busy summer, with a raft of new books arriving each week – but it’s the release of the film The Odyssey that has made this one so memorable. From book to screen and back again: Hollywood has a way of reviving interestin a title or...

Opening the coffers to diversify farm operations

Farmers prefer to get their income out of the market, instead of existing on government programs. Of course, governments prefer it that way too. But first, markets need to be established. And that’s where government help is welcome by farmers, especially now that...

Happy Burn Day

(written on Aug. 24) This Monday past a special date Rolled round again this year. I like to hoist a joyous toast, It always brings one cheer. But this year in particular I’ve paid it extra note. The burning of the White House, That’s a day that gets my vote. This...

Websterville, between the hills

When Websterville marked its centennial July 17 1976, Francis and Annalee Webster composed a song in its honour. Webster brothers John, George and Francis were the first to sing it.                        ...