Life & Leisure

Submitted By Ryan Scott Since opening the Book Hive in June, I’ve seen a good portion of sales come from the classics section. Readers are either beginning their lifelong reading journey with Jane Austen and Charles Dickens or continuing or revisiting it. Yet many readers remain hesitant about reading the classics: school has left them with a bad taste for old books that feel too longwinded to invest time into. To first avoid this problem, start with a shorter classic and...

Owen Sound continues to celebrate its strong hockey spirit with Hockey Fest 2025, taking place from Thursday, November 13 to Saturday, November 15. This annual event builds on the success of past community celebrations, where local partners— supported by the City of Owen Sound — have come together to host successful Hockey Fest events for the past three years. Hockey Fest is a partnership between Owen Sound Girls Hockey, local elementary and high schools, and the City of Owen Sound with...