Life & Leisure

A new gallery is set to open its doors in downtown Meaford at 46 Sykes Street N., adding a new voice to the community's arts scene. In an unconventional setup, the gallery occupies the front of the space, while a fully functioning hair salon operates in the back. Positioned in the heart of Sykes Street, GUM Gallery aims to be both accessible and curious in spirit. The name, short for 'Gallery for Unsellable Masterpieces', suggests something playful and a little...

Submitted By Ryan Scott This Saturday, April 25, is Canadian Independent Bookshop Day, the annual celebration of indie bookshops. More than 200 stores countrywide will be participating, seeking to connect with their communities and highlight their value in a world of chain bookstores and online mega-retailers. For centuries, independent bookshops were a given in most communities. Many small towns had at least one, and cities often had several co-existing along the same block. It was not unusual to find bookshops that...