Every Picture Tells a Story

It is with sadness that many Canadians have stoically taken visiting the United States off the table, some for the foreseeable future while others say they do not see themselves ever returning. I use the word sadness because for as long as I can remember we have viewed our neighbours to the south as our… Read More »Missing US: Bok Tower Gardens

This photo story was submitted by Helen Mason of Caledon *** Both of my favourite flowers arrive in spring just when I’ve had enough of winter. My choices appear to arrange from the sublime to the ridiculous – lily of the valley, quickly followed by peonies.  I was very fortunate to be able to visit… Read More »Perfect Peonies

I still remember childhood summers at Wasaga Beach and I couldn’t wait to buy a home here when I retired. My wife Kathy and I live literally just steps from that sandy shoreline. The bay appeals to me in all weather and all seasons. Capturing sunsets over the bay has become a daily pastime for… Read More »Beauty of the Beach – July 2026

For those folks who enjoy hiking and are travelling on highway 62, take a turn on Kamaniskeg Lake Road (in the municipality of Hastings Highlands just south of Algonquin Park). Hidden in the woods on your left hand side before the bend in the road, listen and follow the sound of rushing water from the… Read More »Combermere: A work of art by Lynden Cowan

For me, one of the best parts of summer in Ontario is fresh local strawberries. Back in the day (as they say) we used to make loads of strawberry jam but our tastes have changed and, leaning away from sugar, we now freeze them individually on cookie sheets and them bag them, so they last… Read More »Ontario’s summer Season means Strawberries

I still remember childhood summers at Wasaga Beach and I couldn’t wait to buy a home here when I retired. My wife Kathy and I live literally just steps from that sandy shoreline. The bay appeals to me in all weather and all seasons. Capturing sunsets over the bay has become a daily pastime for… Read More »Beauty of the Beach – June 2026

Photo above: View of the wake of the ship as it travels across the Labrador Sea on the way to Greenland. This picture story was submitted by Helen Mason of Caledon *** Travelling across the Atlantic Ocean between Scotland and Canada I’ve often looked down at the snowy mountains and icebergs of Greenland. Finally, I… Read More »A Visit to Greenland

This photo story was submitted by Mary Maw with photos by Deanne Tweddle — What started as the Retirement Roadshow turned out to be so much more than a road trip. It was a celebration of retirement, a milestone birthday, and, most importantly, the kind of friendship that makes every stop along the way even… Read More »East Coast Seaside Adventure

Late May marked my first ever visit to the infamous St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market District in Ontario’s Waterloo Region. My husband and I were headed to the Cambridge area for a family wedding and decided to head that way a day ahead of schedule to see St. Jacobs. At the heart of the district sits… Read More »Visiting the iconic St. jacobs Market

I still remember childhood summers at Wasaga Beach and I couldn’t wait to buy a home here when I retired. My wife Kathy and I live literally just steps from that sandy shoreline. The bay appeals to me in all weather and all seasons. Capturing sunsets over the bay has become a daily pastime for… Read More »Beauty of the Beach – May 2026