Move over chocolate, popcorn is the new Valentine’s Day treat
By Michelle Poirier RJ Gorman is betting that your Valentine will appreciate a bag of RJ’s World Famous popcorn more than the usual box...
Local bakery gives woman with a developmental disability chance to learn on the job
By Mike Anderson Baking for a living is not for the faint of heart. It's a physically demanding job that requires long hours. But don’t tell...
Sutton Curling Club set to rock this winter
By Mike Anderson With membership returning to pre-pandemic levels and building and equipment upgrades completed, thanks mainly to Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grants, the Sutton...
Georgina Chess Academy offers kids free lessons and a fun night out
By Mike Anderson Chess, one of the world's most popular and ancient games - dating back some 1,500 years, takes only minutes to learn but...
Volunteering: How to get to a happier, healthier place
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Several months of Covid lockdowns have wreaked havoc with our mental health. How can we get to a happier, healthier place? By...
Our first Christmas in Canada
By Iryna Paltseva Christmas is without a doubt the most magical time of the year. Living in Ukraine, I thought that we were celebrating Christmas...
Food rescue program provides free groceries for low-income families
By Mike Anderson With food costs on the rise, low-income families and seniors are turning to a food rescue program in Keswick that provides free...
Keswick woman beats Canadian powerlifting record
By Michelle Poirier Just six months after her first foray into powerlifting, Kim Magee broke a Canadian record in the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF)...
Festival of Lights: The magic of the winter season
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Festive lights bring joy and holiday spirit to us all. They symbolize victory over darkness, brightening long winter nights and warming our...
Salvation Army’s Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign hopes to raise $44,000
By Mike Anderson Seventy-four-year-old Ted Irvine and his wife, Joan, 69, look forward to manning the Salvation Army's Red Kettle at Zehrs in Keswick. After all,...
