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Celebrating the Harvest Season
As anyone who waits all year for “sweater weather” can tell you, fall ushers in a unique season of warmth and gathering. Autumn is the time when we stop and reflect, not just individually, but as a community as well. At the heart of this is the harvest, the plentiful tables loaded with fresh breads, hearty vegetables, and of course, sweet treats.
Elora House Giving Hope
Human trafficking is the act of coercing individuals by force or fraud into exploitation and can take a number of forms, amounting to modern slavery. It can involve transport and financial gain. Around the world, about 1,000,000 people are trafficked yearly, often across international borders.
Pumpkin Fest at the Davis Family Farm
The Pumpkin Fest runs on September 26 and October 3, a perfect window before Thanksgiving to stroll the fields and pick out your ideal Halloween pumpkin. With seven acres dedicated to pumpkins, you’ll discover all shapes, sizes, and colours – from classic carving pumpkins to decorative gourds for your porch. It’s also the best time to stock up on seasonal goodies to make your Thanksgiving table extra special. Think fresh-baked treats, preserves, and indulgent snacks that taste like fall in every bite.
The Whimsical, Wacky, and Wonderful Art of Rob Finoro
Art is many things to many people; that’s the beauty of it. Art constantly shifts to become whatever is needed by both the creator and the viewer. For Rob Finoro, art is a hobby, something that he does in his spare time to capture the unique thoughts constantly filling his imagination, and that’s what makes his work so special.
ORANGEVILLE MUSIC THEATRE presents “COME FROM AWAY”
You don’t have to “Come From Away” to see this year’s highly...
HANSCOMB GLASS
Building Something Beautiful Together Whether you realize it or not,...
Everything Old is New Again
The past has become the future in Erin. The new library branch links history to growth in a wonderful new way.
Creating a Destination Built on strong Values
Since the beginning, Spirit Tree has been guided by several founding principles that have built the foundations of their identity. The first of these is a commitment to provide a truly local experience.
Lemon Blueberry Tarts
recipe to make lemon blueberry tarts
Perfect Prime Rib Roast
recipe for the perfect prime rib roast
Apple Bundt Cake
recipe to make an apple bundt cake
Over a Decade of Food, Fun and Service
Located in Orangeville, on the corner of Broadway and First, RustiK will be celebrating their 12th anniversary this July 1st. Therefore, I think it’s safe to say it is officially an Orangeville staple.
Organic, Local, Farm-to-Table Food and More
Gerrie’s Farm Market’s dedication to organic, local, farm-to-table food not only impresses but also promotes healthier lifestyles. Supporting local farmers and markets is especially important in today’s world, making it a positive choice for consumers and communities alike.
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
In 18 years, Mark has come to understand his diners well. He’s honoured when they celebrate milestones with Black Birch Restaurant, and he does his best to bring them what they’re looking for in return. Time really has flown, and here’s hoping for many more years to come.
Astaxanthin: Nature’s Pink Powerhouse!
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid found in various microorganisms, marine animals, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, and it is the pink in flamingos. It is produced naturally by Haematocccus Lacustris and has been extensively studied for its unique antioxidant properties.
If You Want to Look Your Best by Christmas, Read This Now
There’s something about fall that makes us want to reset. New routines, cozy sweaters, holiday plans—and suddenly we’re looking in the mirror thinking, where did the summer go?
ASK the HEALTH EXPERT
Living Alchemy has redefined wellness through its groundbreaking approach to herbal medicine. They have created products that deliver profound results. The supplements cover a broad range of health concerns from immune boosters to energy enhancers. Their herbal remedies address issues such as anxiety, liver detox, and gut health.
ASK the BEAUTY EXPERT
Every summer, I notice the same thing happening.
Women start wanting to feel more refreshed. More confident. More comfortable leaving the house without layers of makeup. They want their skin to look healthy in natural lighting, in vacation photos, at weddings, on patios, at the beach — everywhere.
Preventative Aesthetics
Why Preventative Aesthetics are the Smartest Beauty Decision You’ll Make...
Turkey Tail
The Turkey Tail mushroom is one of the most researched medicinal fungi and has been used as a staple medicine in traditional Asian and Native American medicine for centuries.
The Miracle That Is Moringa
Moringa Oleifera is also known as the “Miracle Tree”, “the Tree of Life” or “the Drumstick Tree”. It is one of the most nutrient dense plants on our planet. It is a native of the southern foothills of the Himalayas, being fast growing and drought resistant. Well known for its nutritional and healing properties it is eaten regularly as a vegetable in Asia and Africa.
Spooktacular Fergus
If you are interested in hearing about a few of the ghostly apparitions that are still making themselves known, you can get information and tickets at The Bookery in downtown Fergus. Tickets usually sell out fast!
Celebrating the Harvest Season
As anyone who waits all year for “sweater weather” can tell you, fall ushers in a unique season of warmth and gathering. Autumn is the time when we stop and reflect, not just individually, but as a community as well. At the heart of this is the harvest, the plentiful tables loaded with fresh breads, hearty vegetables, and of course, sweet treats.
CHRISTMAS: A UNIVERSAL CELEBRATION
Christmas tradition is now a universal phenomenon mixed with global cultures. Christmas trees are, of course, ubiquitous. And most often, the customs mix together – as they do in my household!
Your Guide to Festive Elegance
Creating a Beautifully Decorated Christmas Table Setting a stunning...
Nailing Down the Right Handyman: How to Find the One Who’ll Show Up, Do the Job, and Get It Done Right
A handyman isn’t just for tightening loose doorknobs or hanging shelves—they often cover a wide range of minor home repairs and light remodeling tasks. From painting and drywall repair to installing ceiling fans, small plumbing jobs, or even pressure washing the deck, their skills can span multiple trades.
Eye Catching Dazzle
Detailing isn’t a process that should be limited to rebuilt, antique show cars or high-end sports cars. There’s more to detailing than exterior glitter. It just makes sense to keep a vehicle in the best shape possible.
Enjoying the Fall Harvest
During the summer months, it’s easy to remember all of the local produce that’s available in Southern Ontario. From bright flavourful berries to fresh sweet corn that’s second to none, June, July and August are filled with visits to local farms, markets and fruit stands before the harvest runs out, and we have to settle for canned, frozen and imported produce that just doesn’t hold the same appeal.
Pumpkin Fest at the Davis Family Farm
The Pumpkin Fest runs on September 26 and October 3, a perfect window before Thanksgiving to stroll the fields and pick out your ideal Halloween pumpkin. With seven acres dedicated to pumpkins, you’ll discover all shapes, sizes, and colours – from classic carving pumpkins to decorative gourds for your porch. It’s also the best time to stock up on seasonal goodies to make your Thanksgiving table extra special. Think fresh-baked treats, preserves, and indulgent snacks that taste like fall in every bite.
Bringing Natural Beauty Inside
Set on their lovely countryside land in the township of Mulmur, near Mansfield is our Feature Home. Susan and David dreamed of building the perfect home for themselves. They are thankful everyday that they met the people of HFH Inc. from Elora, Ontario.
For all Your Fireplace Needs and More
The Fireplace Stop in Schomberg is truly a family business. Founder Andy Leonard leads the company alongside his children, each bringing specialized expertise. Andrew Leonard serves as Sales Manager, helping customers find the ideal products for their homes. Scott Leonard is a lead installer and a licensed G2 gas technician, ensuring every installation is completed safely and professionally. Kelsey Leonard oversees the daily operations as operations manager, maintaining the high level of customer service the family is known for.
Homestead Sanctuary with Modern Comforts
Their vision was to craft a space where farm buildings and a welcoming, warm home coexist, creating a harmonious environment for family gatherings, and celebrations.
Protecting and Restoring Your Home
Home is, often, our safe place. It is the space that we can retreat to when...
Organic, Local, Farm-to-Table Food and More
Gerrie’s Farm Market’s dedication to organic, local, farm-to-table food not only impresses but also promotes healthier lifestyles. Supporting local farmers and markets is especially important in today’s world, making it a positive choice for consumers and communities alike.
Are You Feeling Secure?
A constant influx in remote working from home, an increase in cyber threats and an uptick in the growth of crime, have made purchasing a high-end security system for your home a necessity, instead of a luxury.
Shantz Farm Equipment
We encourage anyone looking for a tractor of any size to visit us. We truly enjoy getting to know our customers and helping them find the right equipment for their needs.
Your Quick Guide to Spring Pool Maintenance
Regardless of whether you want to be a hands-on or hands-off pool owner, D&D Pools is here to support you throughout the swimming season. Their store is fully stocked with any product that you might need to maintain your pool.
Beyond the Feeder
By providing natural forage and a fresh water source you can transform your backyard into a local hotspot, for hungry travellers of the avian variety! Let’s dig into the ways you can roll out the red carpet using Mother Nature’s own toolkit!
Get to Know Ridgeway Metal Forming Inc
Ridgeway Metal Forming is a family owned business located in Chesley, Ontario, considered by many to be one of the most charming communities in the Bruce County. Mervin Kuepfer is Operations Manager for Ridgeway Metal and of course not being familiar with metal forming, I went directly to the source to have him explain the process.
Chickadees & Chill
Fall is an exciting time to be a birder, especially in Southern Ontario! Millions of our feathered friends will migrate south in search of warmer climates. This is a great chance to view many rare species on their migration south, as well as encourage the resilient, year-round residents to call your backyard home, this coming winter season!
Don’t Dread Opening Your Pool This Spring
Once you’ve completed all of this, there is nothing else to do but make sure that you stay on top of the chlorination process all season, and enjoy your pool! To help with that enjoyment, you can book D&D Pools in to make regular visits for summer maintenance, allowing you to really relax—and don’t miss their big Spring Sale on the first Saturday of May.
Maximizing Your Yard’s Summer Potential
Canadian summers are the time for enjoying sun-soaked days and balmy nights. It’s a time for water fights, backyard cookouts, and crackling fires surrounded by friends and family. Since this time is already so precious to us, we don’t want to squander it by not preparing properly.
Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania
Cradle Mountain National Park, dominated by its distinctive grand twin saddle-shaped peaks of igneous rock, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes 1.4 million hectares of wilderness, lying in the mountainous mid-west of Tasmania, the big island south of Australia.
Unexpectedly Out of the Blue
Our delight in St. Lucia began when we first came to the Anse Chastanet on our honeymoon thirty-eight years ago. Its western side cove has an extensive marine reef reserve just off the beach which is ideal for snorkeling, and we are eager to gaze beneath the surf here once again.
The Australian Outback
Australia, like Canada, is a huge country, with landscapes, flora and creatures that are quite different from ours. Most Australians live near ocean and beaches, around the perimeter coastline, and they rarely venture into the remote and sporadically inhabited interior Outback, which covers over 70 percent of the continent.
Natural Rhythms at Palm Bay, on a Tropical Island in the Whitsundays, Australia
Imagine flying south of Cairns, over the Barrier Reef, to Proserpine, near Airlie Beach, and boating out to a secluded island off the northeast coast of Australia. From the moment you arrive at Palm Bay on Long Island you’re instantly embraced by its glorious peaceful tranquility of light sandy beachfront, impressive palm trees and clear turquoise ocean.
Freycinet at Coles Bay Tazmania
The most popular activity at Freycinet is the 45-minute hike, to a viewpoint overlooking Wineglass Bay. From a paved carpark the flat meandering pathway with occasional rock steps ascends 190 metres up to a saddle shaped exposure overlooking the bay.
Curacao, Classic Caribbean
Palm shaded beaches, surrounded by turquoise seas and the weather is predictably appealing, far from the traditional Caribbean hurricane corridor. It’s great for sun-bathing, swimming, and underwater snorkeling.
Northern Living Spaces
My first year working as a journalist in Nunavut happened to coincide with what is arguably the biggest event in the territory’s history- devolution. Devolution proceeded the April 1 celebrations when first Inuk Governor General Mary Simon came to mark not only the anniversary of the formal transfer of over thirty years of Land Claims negotiations, but the 25th anniversary of the creation of the territory we now call Nunavut.
FALL ISSUE
