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Palgrave’s “Master of Absence”
David Milne, the well-known Canadian artist, is often associated with Group of Seven painters, but actually was never part of them. He is, in fact, noted for his difference in artistic techniques from Canada’s most famous artists – his contemporaries.
Artist Feature: Sharon Barker
My artistic journey began with pencil sketches, using shading techniques to bring my images to life. Over the years, exposure to different mediums during my school years encouraged me to experiment more boldly. I explored surrealistic art as a teenager and young adult, always inspired by natural elements.
Beauty Through Simplicity
Roslyn’s favourite moment comes at the start of the process. She grinds her own ink, using a special tool, a suzuri, designed for the process. Drawing water from the lower basin up to the flat palate-like top surface with the edge of the ink block, she swirls it around to draw the rich pigment out, creating her ink. The calming motion of the swirl and the release of the gentle aroma of the ink set Roslyn at ease. In her words, “That’s when I know I can paint”.
Spooky Times
Halloween, as we know it, is actually a mix of ancient and Christian practices. For the ancient Greeks, the return of the goddess Persephone to the darkness of the underworld and being reunited with her husband Hades, took place with the fall equinox. During “Higan”, Japanese Buddhists pay respects to their dead ancestors
Playing the Headwaters Blues
The current lineup of Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers have been playing together for 15 years now. Larry plays the harmonica and shares both writing and vocal duties with their guitarist, James Legere. Of course, they’re just two parts of a four-man band. Sam Carothers, who played with Ronnie Hawkins for 20 years, plays bass, and they share their drummer, Scott Bruyea, with The Campfire Poets.
Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival
Even if you do not necessarily recognize the featured artists at first and there are so many Maple Blues, Juno, and even Grammy award winning musicians, that is part of the joy and reward of the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival. Meeting these amazing, new-to-you talents, will surely make you come away with new favourites. The best way to enjoy music is live!
The Fire & Ice Festival
“We’ve now done 12 of them, each of them with a big lofty idea that we pursue for a few months … we try to create a theme, and this year’s theme is Brian’s and it’s going to be really exciting …
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.
TRATTORIA SEMPLICE: A Passion-Driven Italian Escape in Orangeville
Trattoria Semplice, located at 20 Dawson Road in Orangeville, has become more that just a place to grab a meal; it’s a testament to passion, opportunity, and a love for authentic Italian cuisine. Alastair, the proud owner, shares the story behind this charming Italian eatery, offering insights into what makes his restaurant a standout in the local culinary scene.
Oven Roasted Root Vegetables
ingredients and directions to make oven roasted root veggies
Nectarine and Almond Tart
ingredients and directions to make a nectarine and almond tart
Classic Mushroom Risotto
ingredients and directions to make a classic mushroom risotto
Warm Roasted Pumpkin and Arugula Salad
ingredients and directions for a warm roasted pumpkin and arugula salad
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.
Hereward Farms and the Wind Phone
A Wind Phone is a simple rotary phone that is not connected to any network. This phone offers an avenue of connecting to a loved one who has passed. One simply picks up the phone receiver and speaks from the heart with a loved one. These messages then travel on the wind to the departed soul. Thus, the name “Wind Phone.”
Ask the Health Expert
Shilajit is used in Ayuraveda, an Indian healing system that originated thousands of years ago and has been used as a traditional medicine for a wide variety of conditions. Indian Yogis consider Shilajit as God’s Gift and nectar of longevity and Ancient Scriptures attest to its wonderful powers to tackle most ailments of the body and mind.
Ask the Beauty Expert:
Injectables, though popular, are often misunderstood. A common myth is that injections create an unnatural, “frozen” look. This misconception arises from poorly performed procedures. When done by a skilled professional, injectables can subtly enhance natural beauty, leaving no obvious signs of treatment.
Ask the Health Expert: Homeopathy Works
Homeopathy helps the body to heal itself and overcome illness. Homeopathics have no toxic side effects and are non-addictive and are safe for women to take during pregnancy.
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.
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.
Creating Custom Personal Experiences
Jewellery marks many special occasions. From weddings to births and even end of life, jewellery is so often purchased or gifted to mark these moments in time. It is also passed down through generations, creating a personal value that is far more significant than merely the weight of the metals and gems that make up the piece.
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.
Transforming a House Into a Home
While the homeowners now love their open concept cottage or lodge-esque home tucked away just outside Orangeville, they feel that the true value of their renovation was the way that it brought their family together.
A Spectacular Modern Farmhouse Bungalow
Walking in the front door, the floors of wide plank red oak, expand ahead and continue throughout the home. A bright office, to the right, features a wall of built-in shelves and cabinets crafted by Touchwood Custom Carpentry.
Built on Tradition – The Power of Buying Canadian
Buying Canadian-made furniture is a deliberate and impactful choice. It’s a commitment to sustainability, a vote of confidence in our local economy, and an investment in products that are designed to last and made with care. It means more than convenience or cost; it’s about honoring tradition, making ethical choices, and feeling connected to the story behind what you bring into your home.
BCON: SYNONYMOUS with QUALITY
BCON Custom Carpentry’s support extends to pulling permits and approvals, project estimates and budgeting as well as development assistance.
This home was a total gut and renovation. The scope of this renovation comprised of 10,000 square feet of restructuring and then re-assembling.
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.
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.
High Alpine Hiking In British Columbia’s Bugaboos
I’ve come to the high-altitude alpine of western Canada, to a world of sky, rock, and meadow. These viewpoints are so spectacular and inspirational, combined with being surrounded by peaceful calming sounds and fresh mountain air it all synergistically rejuvenates life forces.
Tobermory – Embracing its invisible powers
In the middle of Canada’s grand expanse of diverse geological landscapes exists a pinpoint location known as Tobermory. This uniquely significant headland is surrounded as far as the eye can see, by a North American geographical treasure, the Great Lakes. This freshwater oasis is absolutely the life blood of Canada’s heritage, influencing our lives, from survival to economy.
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