by Roger Klein // Photography by Dave West
Bay Watch Launch Party
On Thursday, July 6, the office of On The Bay magazine, The New Classical FM and Bay Watch hosted a full house of local business owners, cultural and municipal leaders and friends to celebrate the official launch of Bay Watch, Collingwood’s very own local news and events video streaming channel. On The Bay’s president and executive producer, Moses Znaimer, treated guests to his signature vodka, while publisher David Loopstra conducted live interviews of local entrepreneurs in The New Classical FM studio.
Artist Debra Lynn Carroll, Bay Watch videographer Kelly Gale, Heather Carroll of Loft Gallery and Mayor Andrea Matrosovs of The Blue Mountains.
Collingwood Mayor Yvonne Hamlin with Moses Znaimer, founder and president of ZoomerMedia.
On The Bay media advisor Sandi Goodman, Denise Castonguay of Canada Gives and Jacquie Raison of Downsview Kitchens.
Realtor Jane Moysey, Melanie Pockaj of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, Lori d’Agnostino and realtor Sheila Shepherd.
Bay Watch chief of content Roger Klein, On The Bay editor Anya Shor, artist Manny Neubacher and On The Bay contributor Stef Richardson of Lokal Digs.
The Dorchester Hotel Opening
The gorgeously restored historic Dorchester Hotel threw open its doors to welcome local VIPs, residents and business owners to an official afternoon champagne reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 24. The Matthew & Richard Jazz Duo and classic roadsters evoked the splendour of the roaring ‘20s, while guests received a tour of the elegant rooms and samplings of the hotel’s restaurant partner, The Tremont Cafe.
Mayor Yvonne Hamlin (centre) with The Dorchester Hotel owners Chris and Tammy Millsap and their children.
Anya Abou-Chalha with Justyna Lasocka of Metra Fashion House.
From left to right: Kirsten Schollig, Sarah Pennal, Cathy Brown, Mark Bechtel and Maddie Johnson.
Dr. Melisa Longo, chiropractor, and Tammy Millsap, owner of The Dorchester Hotel and At Home Interiors.
Escarpment Corridor Alliance Summit
The Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA) hosted a summit at the Gayety Theatre, presenting photographer and filmmaker Edward Burtynsky as a keynote speaker, on September 23. Attendees viewed an exhibition of Burtynsky’s work, film screenings and panel discussions, all in support of preserving and protecting the Niagara Escarpment of Southern Georgian Bay.
From left: Bruce Harbinson, Jack Contin, Edward Byrtynsky, Jessica Kaknevicus and Mike Robbins.
