Exciting new Collaboration as Bethany Hills Interiors and Circa Join Forces
By: Karen Graham The big news on the street this week is that Jeff Muzzin and Bonnie McQuarrie have moved in together! Circa has moved in with Bethany Hills Interiors into the rear section of Bear Essentials on a temporary basis until their new location on King Street is ready for occupancy. Part of…
A Tale of Two Townships
By: Karen Graham I am probably in the wrong business. I dislike confrontation. I want people to just get along, but controversies sell papers, so I should embrace them. This week at two events I attended, it became clear to me that there are two camps in most disagreements in this community. On one…
Fresh Chips on Highway 7A
By Sarah Sobanski There’s nothing like fresh fries to stop families from getting h-angry on the long drive up to the cottage. Lucky for cottagers, summertime means chip trucks like Vicki’s Chips are ready to fry up something to satisfy everyone’s cravings. “I had a kid the other day, he was all excited,” says…
Local couple mounts crowd-funding campaign
By Victor Kester Victor (Vic) and Lurline (Lin) Kester from Fraserville have taken on the task of helping a young South African reach his dream of playing hockey in Canada. Victor is a retired high school teacher from the local Board of Education and Lin is a retired operating room (OR) nurse from Toronto…
The Writing Spider
By Anita Huntley I wasn’t trying to be standoffish. It’s just that, in that moment, I could see the entire interview flash before my eyes: “So, what possessed you to buy the church?” “We can’t really explain it. It just felt like something we were supposed to do.” “And what’s your plan?” “We don’t…
Car Enthusiasts Prepare for Annual Show and Shine
By Paul Hayne The Millbrook and District Lions Club is preparing for their Annual Show and Shine that will take place Saturday July 4th downtown Millbrook. The show weather permitting should draw upwards of 200 classic cars and trucks that will arrive from the surrounding area. This is one of the largest events that…