Sunday, January 24, 2021

Life & Leisure

Keeping the Arts Alive in Meaford

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Meaford’s entertainment culture boasts a vibrant community of talented local musicians where the downtown is usually bustling throughout the year with live music and theatre. COVID-19 put an abrupt halt to the entire live entertainment industry. The arts community was not to be deterred for long, and soon artists and arts organizations stepped up to fill the community’s need for connection, inspiration, and entertainment. Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre launched 'Live it Live', a live-stream music concert series featuring...
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Coyotes Spreading Smiles For a Good Cause

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Steve Leary, new head coach of the Georgian Bay Coyote Track Club, continues to train with a small number of athletes. They have just finished a two-week break following a longer than usual fall training season. With little desire to travel to the few meets held in Toronto, the club has only had time trials and chasing personal bests to push the athletes, and that has been challenging for some. Consequently, the athletes were all thrilled at the idea of...
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Editorial

Snitching and Shaming Have Been an Unfortunate Side Effect of the Pandemic

Stephen Vance, Editor -
Lock-downs, stay at home orders, physical distancing, and mask wearing have all made for a frustrating and stressful past 10 months, but what I...
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Community News

Meaford Fire Department Welcomes New Chief

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The Municipality of Meaford has announced Courtney Allen as the new Chief of the Meaford Fire Department. Allen comes to Meaford from the City of...
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Community News

OPP Enforcement Under The Stay-At-Home Order

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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility outside their homes, except for...
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Athletics

COVID-19 Doesn’t Stop Dedicated Participants Of The 24th Annual Meaford Harbour 5k Run/Walk

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Staff The Meaford 5km Run/Walk held its first virtual event '5k Your Way' from September 1 – 19, in which over 200 participants walked, ran,...
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Athletics

COVID Cancels Curling

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Staff The Meaford Curling Club has decided to cancel its 2020/21 Curling Season. After lengthy and extensive deliberations, the Board of the Meaford Curling Club...
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Arts & Culture

The Artists’ Kitchen Table on Exhibit in Owen Sound

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Staff The Artists' Kitchen Table is an exhibition of illustrated recipes from two dozen artists at The Grey Gallery in downtown Owen Sound.Curated by Anne...
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Athletics

A Time for Thanks

Cameron Burechails -
Cameron Burechails This weekend marks another very special weekend for most Canadians. It’s Thanksgiving and time to slow down for a few days, and get...
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Athletics

Things I Missed this Season

Cameron Burechails -
Cameron Burechails This year has been both challenging and frustrating for all of us having to deal with the global pandemic.We normally look forward to...
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Athletics

Fall – A Great Time to Buy New Clubs

Cameron Burechails -
Cameron Burechails If you are looking at improving your game for next season, a new set of clubs may be the answer. Technology has come a...
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Arts & Culture

10th Annual Fall Open Studio Weekend This Weekend

Sorche Paterson -
Sorche Paterson With the usual fall attractions cancelled - the many fall fairs across our county, the Scarecrow Invasion and parade, or the local craft...
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Arts & Culture

Meaford Hall to Light Up Red In Support Of Live Entertainment Workers Impacted by COVID

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Staff On Tuesday Sept 22, an hour after sundown, Meaford Hall will be lighting up its theatre in red to raise awareness for an industry...
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Athletics

2019/2020 PGA Tour in Review

Cameron Burechails -
Cameron Burechails The world of sports changed dramatically this year after the COVID-19 pandemic appeared.In March all professional sports teams cancelled their games in an...
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Arts & Culture

MIFF Announces Line-up for 2020 Virtual Edition

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Staff The Meaford International Film Festival (MIFF) will take place Thanksgiving weekend, October 8-11, virtually. MIFF is a fundraising initiative by the Meaford Culture Foundation,...
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