A fresh start to the year
Cold-water swimmer invites others to experience the benefits by Agnieszka Monk My cold-water swimming journey began this past October, when a relative came to visit. He has been a cold-water…
Long-running Haliburton food drive is about food—and family
The rain held off long enough for around 70 volunteers with the Haliburton Community Food Drive to finish collecting donations on Saturday, November 22.Started in 1994 by Ruth Ann (Kelly)…
Second-hand treasure: The perfect gift may not be new
When Ben and Olivia Costigan got married in her parents’ backyard in 2019, their wedding dinner at a nearby church hall was served on an assortment of dishes owned or…
Adult learner appreciates the chance to support other learners in new job.
I always loved learning, but while struggling with my mental health during the pandemic, attending school became overwhelming. With family support, I heavy-heartedly withdrew from high school.I tried to finish…
A fine book makes for a fine gift
At Raven & Gryphon Fine Books we specialize in fine and scarce books in all price ranges, with a particular focus on illustrated, photography, and art books and history. We…
Starting small and getting support: One adult learner’s path to success
I had spent five weeks in basic training, until I was no longer mentally fit for the armed forces, and when I came back from that, I felt a bit…
Local art purchase helps the food bank, too
The Crossroad Artists have a gift suggestion. You can purchase a small, original work of art by one of their members and support the St. Margaret’s Bay Food Bank at…
Celebrating girls’ leadership and initiative
Thank you for page 9 of your October issue, with the stories about the 10-year-old journalist launching a newspaper for her neighbourhood (“Sharing the news in Hackett’s Cove”) and the…