Come Gather Round the (Backyard) Campfire
“The fire is the main comfort of the camp.” ~Thoreau by Allison Dempsey Whether you’re an outdoorsy adventurer or prefer a fancy all-inclusive resort, enjoy…
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Bronte Village – Enjoy all it has to offer this summer
by Becky Dumais Whether you approach on land, by car, bus, bike or foot – or on the water under power or sail –…
Lights, Camera, Action! Local Kids Theatre Programs
… building confidence for budding thespians by Allison Dempsey “All the world’s a stage” ~Shakespeare The next time you find yourself telling your child to…
O’ Canada! Celebrating 150 Years
by Becky Dumais Summer itself gets Canada into celebratory mode, and each year when we have a chance to throw a party for our nation,…
Dragon Boating – Burloak Canoe Club
Ready for a New Summer Sport? by Denise Davy Ask Mark Klevinas, dragon boat co-ordinator for Burloak Canoe Club, how one paddles a dragon…
Up, Up and Away! Ontario Hot Air Balloon Rides
…the lift of hot air ballooning by Lynn Ogryzlo It’s never as bad as you think, it’s never as bad as you think, it’s…
Suppose a Rose – Halton Roses Ideal for Oakville and Burlington
“By any other name would still smell as sweet” By Becky Dumias Is there a flower that’s been romanticized and revered as much as…
Gardening for Flavour – It’s All About the Heirlooms
They taste so good, tangy, sweet, and oh so luscious. The right tomato makes me swoon with my eyes closed, in contrast to others…
Paint Nights – Encourage Creativity and Camraderie
If you are planning a night out with friends, the chances are your socializing plans seem too predictable. Shake it up. Move the movies…
Down on the Farm Cooking Classes
It’s about a two-hour drive from Cynthia Peters’s 35 acre farm in Prince Edward County to her old office in Toronto. The view, however,…