Friday, August 12, 2022

Life & Leisure

Summer Concerts Support Meaford Public Library

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The Friends of the Meaford Library’s Summer Music Concert series is in full swing! Every Sunday, enjoy live music at the Rotary Harbour Pavilion. Admission is always by donation; don’t forget to bring your lawn chair. All proceeds go towards supporting the Meaford Public Library. While artists perform on a volunteer basis, the FOML organization is now offering an honorarium to support the rising cost of fuel, among other expenses. The Meaford Culture Foundation has provided $2,500 to make this...
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Local Runner Helps Break National Track Record

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On Monday, August 1, local grade 11 runner Kara Tichbourne was part of the record breaking team that shattered the national distance medley relay record (DMR) in Hamilton, Ontario.  The DMR consists of four runners competing as a team in the 1200m - 400m - 800m - 1600m events.  Tichbourne ran the third leg of the relay race as she took the 800m portion. The four girls are all in the U18 category and competed against four strong university teams. ...
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Athletics

Local Superbike Racer Earns a Double Win

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After a two-year hiatus from racing on the East Coast, the local race team of Ben Young returned with a vengeance, securing the double-win...
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Arts & Culture

Caribanna North Comes to Collingwood

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You may have experienced Caribana Toronto, North America’s largest Caribbean festival, now Caribanna North is bringing that energy to southern Georgian Bay, with a...
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Arts & Culture

Meaford Artist Rocks The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

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Meaford artist Suzette Terry knocked it out of the park at the 61st annual Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, held at the City Hall’s Nathan...
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On My Book Shelf: The Apollo Murders, by Chris Hadfield

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A Review by Beth Ryan Aitken There is an old adage for authors. Write about what you know! And in The Apollo Murders, author Chris...
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Athletics

Five Coyotes Compete at Ontario Summer Games

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This past week the City of Mississauga was host to the Ontario Summer Games, the province’s largest multi-sport competition for athletes aged 12-18. The...
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Community News

Introducing the Community Garden Fridge

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An amazing new community-driven initiative has popped up in Meaford in the form of a beautifully painted community garden fridge. With the rising costs of...
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Athletics

Meaford Harbour 5K Run/Walk Raises Over $80K

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The Meaford Hospital Foundation is extending thanks all of the volunteers, participants, and sponsors for the tremendous support for the 2022 Harbour Run/Walk. The community...
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Arts & Culture

MIFF Is Back Live For 2022

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After two years of having to pivot to alternate formats due to the pandemic, the Meaford International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced that it...
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Arts & Culture

Local Author Publishes Children’s Book

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Local author and illustrator Anne Boody Horwood has paired the hard-earned lessons learned during a period of personal trauma and her love of animals...
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Athletics

Meaford Lawn Bowling Club Offers Junior Program

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For the first time ever, the Meaford Lawn Bowling Club is offering a Junior Program. Thanks to a generous donation from the Apple Harvest...
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