Life & Leisure

If you took a stroll around Meaford last summer, you may have noticed lawn signs for the Tidbits Meaford History Project. This initiative, led by Viz Saraby and Mikael Sandblom, has been bringing Meaford’s rich history to life through interactive experiences and storytelling. Originally funded by an Ignite Grant from George Brown College, the first phase of the project resulted in the creation of thematic walking tours, including the 'Trains & Industry Walk' and the 'Downtown & Disasters Walk',...

Following a nearly sold-out concert at Meaford Hall, violinist Victoria Yeh returns to her beloved former hometown to perform with the Georgian Bay Symphony on Saturday, April 5, at East Ridge Community School, in Owen Sound. Yeh will be performing the Concerto for Jazz Violin by contemporary composer Scott Routenberg, marking the second ever Canadian performance of this masterpiece. The piece is written in a classical three-movement form featuring a violin soloist alongside a full symphony orchestra, but with a...