Big ideas for small biz during small halls festival
Under the Influence radio host Terry O’Reilly is usually helping the average consumer understand the ins and outs of advertising but in his new book he is sharing insights gleaned over his 30-plus year career in advertising with marketers. “I’ve turned the telescope around and looked through the other end,” said O’Reilly, co-founder of Pirate […]
John Blohm dies in his 80th year
When John Blohm, died from a heart attack on Tuesday, August 1 this village lost an ally, a man willing to stand up and say exactly what he thought and willing to work hard to prove his point. He had a gruff demeanor and on the wrong day, he may even have been called grumpy. […]
Local food focused on enticing the locals
Haisai is always evolving and adapting, says Chef Michael Stadtländer. “With an emphasis on going forward,” he said. “When we re-open we have to re-feel the whole thing.” Haisai has been open on and off in past years but since June Chef Min Young Lee is helping to establish a new concept for the Singhampton […]
The beauty and humour of travels on display
A fascination with the sites and people of Costa Rica has made regular visitors of Paulette and Peter Dennis. Marveling in their daily encounters with locals, transplants and sloths, they have made a record of their travels in Adventures in Costa Rica, which is launching in Creemore August 6-7 with an art exhibit at the […]
Prepared and proud to visit Vimy
Students are in the final stages of preparations for their trip to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The SCI delegation of 26 students and three staff will depart April 5 for a 10-day trip, travelling with students from Collingwood Collegiate, Banting Memorial and Nottawasaga Pines. “We are proud to be […]
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