The Essence of Place
Kara McIntosh uses vibrant, unexpected colours
Openings
The latest new business openings and business transformations
Staying Strong
What makes a community? Is it homes for people to live in?
Picnic on the Point
This photo, likely taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s
A Halfway Henhouse
Every time there’s a divorce in the neighbourhood, I get more chickens.
Grassroots Heroes
6 groups that make a difference in our community
Club Life
Our local ski clubs provide plenty of opportunities to socialize.
Living Large
This prefab longhouse at the base of the Escarpment is simply beautiful, with no maintenance required
Cannabis Cautions
Pot, weed, grass, Mary Jane, reefer, ganja – whatever the colloquialism we have used for it.
Medical Cannabis
The New Wonder Drug?
Waters & Skies
Lorne McDermott brings “palette of the mind” to life on canvas
Openings
The latest new business openings and business transformations.
Auld Lang Syne
With the dawning of a new year, a new decade and the publication of this, our 72nd issue, I’m feeling a bit nostalgic.
The Peaks
In 1959, one man’s desire to ski outweighed all common sense.
A One-Horse Open Sleigh
My great-uncle Bob was the first member of our family to leave the rat race and seek the simple life
A World of Opportunity
Learning from cities like Copenhagen, Oslo and Vienna
Nurturing Our Communities
We love where we live, but how can we build a Southern Georgian Bay that’s healthy, attainable and sustainable for future generations?
The Copper House
This unique copper-clad home in central Collingwood puts a modern twist on an age-old design
Happy Trails!
Our “in-town” trails connect communities and offer a safe, car-free way to get a workout or just get around
Accessorize!
Get a handle on the latest trends in kitchen and bath hardware
Class Act
Local art classes offer instruction, inspiration and creative expression, from beginner to advanced
Openings
The latest new business openings and business transformations.
An Artist’s Point of View
Collingwood photographer Roberto Smith shares his unique vision through the lens
Report Card
It has now been two years since our headline on this page read, “We’ve Changed Hands, But Not Our Direction!”
Into the Wild
Collingwood artist Heather Cook paints animals and nature with a keen eye to detail
Making History
On October 10, 1914, construction on downtown Collingwood’s iconic Federal Building
Keeping the Mind Free of Reptiles
I’ve always felt like a bit of a rebel, living as I have for nearly 40 years as a back-to-the-lander
Cycling Standoff
The picture sent shockwaves through the cycling community and beyond.
Stay Safe!
If there is a collision between a cyclist and a two-tonne vehicle, there is no question as to who will come out ahead.
Horse Sense
You have only to drive around the rural areas of Southern Georgian Bay, where horses graze contentedly in tranquil pastures
Beach Life!
Kiowana Beach is a secluded enclave tucked away near Meaford with waterfront cottages that have the look and feel of the 1950s.
Dairy & Non-dairy
Today’s food landscape is increasingly about honouring old traditions and finding new ways to meet unique demands.
The Play’s The Thing
The sun dips closer to the Escarpment ridge, and a horn from the Sidelaunch sailing regatta bellows across Collingwood Harbour, interrupting Oberon mid-soliloquy in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Openings
The latest new business openings and business transformations including new owners, moves and major renovations.
Elevating the Everyday
A humble wildflower: a captivatingly delicate, yet strong and determined monument to the beauty of the everyday.
Retirement Advice for the Self-Employed Landowner
As a country person ages, there is a temptation to imagine the approach of a quiet and graceful retirement
Share the Road!
Cycling has a long history in Southern Georgian Bay.
Harbourside
Meaford Harbour was a work in progress from the mid-1850s well into the mid-1900s
Tipping Point?
After a wild ride in 2016 and 2017 and a cooler market in 2018, local real estate experts are forecasting a more balanced scenario for 2019, with some areas possibly tipping over into a buyer’s market
Build It… Because They’re Coming
An ever-increasing demand for housing and not enough homes for sale in Southern Georgian Bay
