Author: Karen Graham
Three Summer Beaches to Try Before the Summer Ends
Sarah Sobanski The first official month of summer has passed, but there’s still plenty of sun left to enjoy. As the heat settles in for the remainder of the summer, some of the best…
Where are the Beets?
Lorraine Hughes This past spring and into the early days of summer this is what I was exclaiming from my vegetable garden. I planted beets in the same patch I had a bumper crop…
More Dialogue Will help Agriculture’s Threatened Reputation
Karen Graham Going back just a few generations, most people had a direct connection to the farm and understood how the food chain worked. If you didn’t grow up on a farm, you had…
Down The Line – Summer Troublemakers
Barbara Aiken Munneke As the summer arrived on the Line, my niece and nephew came for the holidays. Being around the same age, we enjoyed many many happy times together, butsomehow, we often got…
Beware of Toxic plants Lining Rural Roads
By Karen Graham If you suddenly notice unusual brown discolouration of your skin with little or no accompanying discomfort, or weeping blisters from an unknown source, you may have come in contact with…
Booming Business in Bethany
By: Melodie Seto Along Highway 7A, there is a clearing where rows and rows of eye-catchingly colourful cottage chairs, tables, and other similar furniture are displayed. This scene is one of several business enterprises…
Pan Am Games Closer to Home
By Sarah Sobanski John Scott McPherson’s first day as a volunteer at the Pan Am Games did not get off to a great start. His commute alone ended in a five kilometer sprint to…
Quality Ontario Wines Available at Local Farmers’ Markets
By Karen Graham Those of you who braved the pouring rain which soaked last month’s Farmers’ Market may have been surprised to see a booth offering wine for sale. This is a recent event…
Dave Gilmore is Troughman
By Karen Graham These days, Dave Gilmore talks faster than he moves, thanks to several knee surgeries that have slowed his pace a bit. That has not translated into a slower pace for his…