Worth The Drive By Kim Renault Photos: St. Lawrence Parks Commission | Upper Canada Village Start a new tradition with your grandkids, by taking them to see one of the spectacular holiday light shows in the region. Not only are all these seasonal attractions worth the drive, some of them involve actually touring in your car...
Tag - November/December 2024
A Life in Music by Iris Winston “On a certain stage in a certain country at 8 o’clock at night, I have to walk out on stage and be my absolute best.” And, according to the multitude of accolades she has received over a stellar career, it seems that Angela Hewitt always gives a memorable performance. One of the world’s top...
Acclaimed Canadian actor R.H. Thompson has played many characters. His other leading role is as creator of a global memorial for people of every nation killed in the First World War. By Jamie Portman Perhaps it was the haunting moment when veteran Canadian actor R. H. (Robert Holmes) Thomson visited Flanders and stood on the...
By Dan Lalande In 2003, Keith Spicer, the academic, journalist and public servant who became Canada’s first commissioner of official languages, retired to Paris. He became a veritable Wikipedia page on the city, even penning books on the subject. As he aged, he found ways to continue to enjoy its pleasures, nonetheless. He also...
Almonte’s monthly afternoon tea program gives caregivers a break and a chance to connect with others. by Iris Winston The decibel level and laughter signal the enjoyment that is at the heart of a monthly afternoon tea program for caregivers. Part of a broader free meal initiative that a group of Almonte residents began in 2023...
