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Written By Jeffrey Reed Well before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Canadians had embraced staycations and nearcations as the new norms. A continuing poor economy meant extravagant trips abroad were out,…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Travel with us back to Port Dover, on the north shore of Lake Erie, to participate in a Canada Day event. Just fresh off…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Last edition, we took you along Lake Huron looking at the sites along the way and suggesting some stops for your educational and nourishment…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Many of you may have driven along Lake Huron, heading for a particular destination, and viewed the vast number of cottages and homes, but…
Written By David Gomez As I write these words, I try to recall as vividly as I can the many layers of my hometown.Lima was my city for 27 years.Lima…
Written By David Gomez TRAVEL - As you may already know, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV holds dual nationality. His Holiness was born in Chicago in 1955, but he…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - My trip was short this time as I remained in my back yard to hide easter eggs for our grandchildren. The night before had…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - The motto states it, “It’s not just a beer, it’s a story!” Go in for a beer, come away with the tale that put…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Take a short drive west to Wyoming (Ontario, not the state) if you enjoy quiet walks in one of the local conservation areas. Lambton…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - We returned to St. Marys in milder weather (we drove in a blizzard last time). The waterfalls, limestone buildings eateries are always inviting.One such…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - In past articles we covered Museum London, then two other museums out by the airport (hey, it’s too cold for outdoor adventure). Now we…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - At the eastern end of Oxford Street in London, just north of the airport, two military-style museums sit with displays of Royal Canadian Air…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A short drive (depending on where you live) will take you to downtown London and the Forks of the Thames where Museum London awaits…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Our wheels took us to St. Marys once again—and into a blizzard. We planned to see two venues however the Station Art Gallery was…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - There are several festivals nearby festooned with Christmas lights, such as in Windsor, LaSalle, Goderich, Cambridge and Guelph. But we drove to Simcoe to…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Putting on a good front for Christmas is a task that may challenge some shop owners. Being festive, attracting the eye to the store,…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - This trip isn’t far, but as the Friendly Giant implored, you’ll need to, “Look up! Look way up”. Look up, or at least at,…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Travel to Strathroy and pay a visit to the museum at 34 Frank Street. Outside, the Sir Arthur Currie Memorial statue and the names…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - As thoughts of Thanksgiving treats dance in our heads, some might wander our great county, or nearby counties, looking for fresh produce, a turkey,…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Ever wake up and wonder, “What can I do today?” Then the thought may have come, “I’ll take an Alpaca for a walk.”To do…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A visit to Great Lakes Farms, a family-owned fruit farm in Elgin County near the shores of Lake Erie in Port Stanley, presents those…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A drive of about 40 minutes from London can take you to a hiking area that provides views of farm fields, birds and pond…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Our endgame on this trip was Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, a place we took our children years ago and still remembered the enjoyment we received.…
On September 1, Huron Shores Area Transit (HSAT) will raise its Monthly Pass price from $80 to $100 as the first part of a two-stage pricing increase that will see…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A short drive along highway 3 toward West Lorne will eventually bring you to Natterjack Brewing, but it’s not just another microbrewery. Founded in…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - For this adventure we traveled to Cambridge, Ontario, for a quick experience with a trail, ale and Sail. Just over an hour east on…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Some of our past trips reported here have been rather short in length, so perhaps a longer drive, one taking up a day, is…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Looking for a short travel sprint for an afternoon—less than 200 kilometers—why not try Grand Bend? There is plenty to do there and an…