By Roger Klein // Photo by Roger Klein
Welcome to the spring issue of On The Bay magazine, a robust collection of local stories that celebrate life and people in Southern Georgian Bay. This is one of the largest publications our team has ever assembled and it’s absolutely free for everyone to enjoy, thanks to our advertisers who value local stories and local media that is 100 percent Canadian. When you see an ad in this magazine, you are seeing a direct investment back into the writers, photographers and artists in the community.
On The Bay magazine is printed at Transcontinental Owen Sound, one of the largest employers in that small city. I’m also proud to point out that our parent company, ZoomerMedia Ltd., owns and operates two radio stations in the region, The New Classical 102.9 FM with studios in Collingwood and Zoomer Radio 92.3 FM with studios in Owen Sound, both playing great music as well as vital roles in community arts and culture.
Our cover story comes from Audrey Armstrong and Willy Waterton, active members of the Owen Sound Field Naturalists, who share their years of experience chasing butterflies across the continent. The seasonal migration of wildlife is just one of the many wonders of the natural world that unfold in our own backyards.
In this issue, Dianne Rinehart listens to the heartbeat of Creemore in our ongoing focus on the communities that make this region so special. Our health writer Jessica Wortsman delves into the growing number of clinics and procedures being offered in the world of personal aesthetics. We also cover the full spectrum of food options in Southern Georgian Bay, from a feature on The Tremont Cafe to the myriad sandwich options that are worth travelling for. Please take your time and read it cover to cover. You won’t want to miss our spring fashion shoot by award-winning photographer Leah den Bok, or our look back at the good ol’ days when the Beaver River Rat Race was the biggest party around.
As always, the editorial team at On The Bay appreciates your suggestions and feedback—readermail@onthebaymagazine.com.
Don’t be shy!
Roger Klein
Publisher, On The Bay
roger@baywatch.ca
