Announcing our new managing editor and revamped digital content.
ROGER
The days are shorter now, the nights are colder, and when the clocks fall back, the harsh reality that the seasons are changing really kicks in. These are the dark months, when we squint through rain-splattered or snowy windshields morning and evening, peering at reflective road signs that have arrows pointing in multiple directions.
Perhaps you’ve asked yourself, is it really that dark out, or is it my eyes? I’m sorry to say, but it’s probably your eyes; our eyesight deteriorates with age—that’s an inescapable fact according to Jessica Wortsman’s article, “Now I See,” which takes a look at the miracle of cataract surgery and how it transforms lives.
As for those reflective road signs, that’s Dan Needles’ territory. He’s been navigating area roads since the King’s highways got their crowns. Not only can he find his way around, but, in our cover story, Needles finds humour in the nonsensical naming conventions of history. At the same time, Carmen von Richthofen takes on travelling across the region on transit in a post-Greyhound reality.
There’s also some fire inside the pages to warm your soul on these chilly nights. Featured artist Stephen Corner cranks up the heat in his wood-fired kiln, food writer Natalie Goldenberg-Fife takes the time to test the sizzle in an authentic Argentine asado, and our Home Trends article introduces fire-blackened Japanese yakisugi siding.
Whether you’re travelling with your pet or beating food inflation by growing your own greens in a cold frame, there’s a rich assortment of reading to feast your eyes on. We try to make it easier for you with larger font sizes and high-contrast backgrounds, just in case your glasses are out of reach.
Roger Klein
Chief Of Content,
On The Bay
DAVID
I’m often guilty of thinking, “As soon as I’m done this project, I’ll relax.”
Of course that never happens. When a void appears, it’s quickly filled. For On The Bay, we had the genius idea to launch our new, revamped digital presence, and our livestream Baywatch (Baywatch.ca), at the very same time we were headed to press with this incredible issue. The reality is that we’re always moving, always onto what’s next, and there’s always something new for us to showcase to you, our sophisticated audience.
We’ve been working on the revamp of our digital presence for the last few months and are firm believers there’s an appetite—and big audience—for On The Bay magazine-style content refreshed weekly and delivered wherever you consume media: your email, social media, phone and smart TV apps, and search engine.
For those of you looking for a livestream local content, download the Baywatch app from Google Play or the App Store or watch online at Baywatch.ca for local videos shot courtesy of our award-winning journalism team, combined with local weather, news tickers, and live-cam feeds of traffic, the Bay and the top of Blue Mountain.
For all of this extra content, we needed to beef up our editorial team, which leads me to proudly announce Anya Shor as our new managing editor, working closely with our chief of content, Roger Klein. All of this content, of course, is created under the watchful eye of Moses Znaimer, our executive producer with an impressive track record developing content that builds the very best audience.
Now that all that’s done and launched, we can relax right? LOL.
David Loopstra
Publisher,
On The Bay
ANYA
Change can be good and frightening at the same time. Personally, I find it exhilarating. Every change, like the seasons, brings new experiences, new lessons, memories and opportunities for growth.
This last year has been a whirlwind of change, at the magazine, and in my own life. When I came on board a year ago, I never would have imagined I’d find myself in the managing editor position of this great publication, working so immersively with such a stellar team of people, whom I now call friends.
But here I am, and I couldn’t be more excited and creatively challenged and charged. With each issue we will continue to bring you the quality content you’ve grown to expect from On The Bay, with a few new treats to delight and inspire.
As a former stylist and fashion editor, I’m thrilled to bring fashion to OTB (our very first fashion editorial “Silver and Gold” is on page 124) and the opportunity to showcase the many fine retailers in Southern Georgian Bay and beyond.
As a fairly new resident, I continue to be amazed by our region’s remarkable entrepreneurial spirit. We strive to support our local artisans and retailers, while maintaining our collective commitment to encouraging conscientious and sustainable consumerism and lifestyle choices.
Things are always moving, changing and shaking around here—don’t miss our highlights of all the fabulous and trending new products, businesses, services and causes in our Scene pages—and I’m grateful to be a part of it. I sure plan to visit and support all of these businesses in person, and so should you!
“In person”: how nice it is to be able to say that again.
Anya Shor
Managing Editor,
On The Bay
