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Scoops bring smiles to vaccine clinic To show their appreciation for the health care staff and volunteers working on getting our community vaccinated, the Collingwood branch of RBC Dominion Securities arranged the Collingwood Ice Cream Truck to roll in to offer them delicious ice cream treats. They enjoyed the cool flavours of Orange Dream, Raspberry Sorbet, and Key Lime Pie. Well done, Team RBC, for giving these dedicated Health Workers an Ice Cream break. PHOTOS | STORY: BRYAN DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Be the solution to plastic pollution When Rotary International created a new area of focus – The Environment, The Wasaga Beach Rotary Club picked up the ball and formed a Rotary Environment Team. Partnering with Georgian Bay Forever, the groups then organized several Shoreline Clean Up events. On July 5th, at Beach Area 3 people of all ages registered and received the tools to pick up those unwanted items that pollute our beaches. The Shoreline Clean Up brought in 21 bags, which translates into 64 pounds. If you would like to help, there will be two more Shoreline Clean Up events: Meet at Beach Area 3 from 9-11am on August 9th and 23rd.

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Darcy MacLeod, Owner of Brick House Home Inspection Services is a Professional, Experienced Inspector with over 1000 home and commercial inspections under her “Tool Belt”! Darcy is a Registered Home Inspector (RHI), Commercial Building Inspector (CBI), New Construction Inspector (NCI), a Certified Master Inspector (CMI) and WETT Certified #11142 (wood-burning systems). Darcy is a member of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), National Women in Roofing (NWIR), the International Institute Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Purchasing a home can be very stressful. Our inspection reports are clear and concise, providing relevant information regarding any deficiencies noted during an inspection in order to help the client make “an educated purchasing decision.” Covid19 has brought dramatic changes to the real estate market. Home buyers have found themselves in multiple offer situations and are often pressured to waive a home inspection. They are also likely to be told by the seller that only offers without conditions will be accepted. Purchasing a home without having a home inspection is never recommended however, it appears to be a unfortuate reality in today’s real estate market. Rural properties should also have well and septic inspections prior to purchase as these systems can run costs into the thousands of dollars to replace. Stories of home buyers (who did not have a home inspection prior to purchase) discovering serious deficiencies in the newly purchased home are starting to surface in the media. We suggest that any home buyer who did not have a home inspection prior to purchase contact Brick House Home Inspection Services for a “Post Purchase” home inspection upon possession. The client will gain valuable information on the current condition of the home and any urgent improvements that should be performed. Darcy MacLeod is a “Proud Pet Partner” of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. A percentage of every client fee is donated to help dogs and cats in need.

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Ted Yoannou: In Your Corner Lies My Father Told Me It is universally agreed within my family that our father was the most unique person we’ve ever known. We don’t have grand illusions that he was the greatest dad, the best husband, or most successful man, but when it came to being distinctive, unfathomable, and just downright otherworldly… ladies and gentlemen, the Oscar goes to… Chris T. Yoannou. Born in a small village in northern Greece in 1934, his early memories were of the mischievous trouble and fun he had during the WW2 years, with no school to bore or structure him and all the adults preoccupied with other issues, like food and survival.

Arriving in Canada in 1947, he and one of his older brothers, speaking no English, were placed in the local elementary school. Dad would boast that our Uncle Jimmy was the best athlete the school ever had, breaking all the records. For years, we were so proud. It was only much later that we realized Uncle Jimmy was 15 years old at the time, probably had a moustache and hair on his chest, and was undoubtedly faster and stronger than his nineyear-old classmates. But still, a record is a record.

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Dad’s family and community mainly were conservative, business-minded people, hard-working immigrants in the restaurant industry, putting in long hours, saving every penny, supporting their families.

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Dad went against the grain. He was fascinated with Shakespeare plays, memorized almost every English word in the dictionary, spent money recklessly, befriended oddball characters, championed the underdog, dreamt of forming idealistic societies and clubs, smoked like a chimney and drank like a sailor (until medical issues required him to quit both habits cold turkey, which he remarkably did).

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One time, my uncles, who ran our family’s restaurant, sought to take one day off per week, and they asked Dad to manage the business on Sundays for them. Dad jumped at the opportunity of being in charge and proceeded to invite dozens of friends for evenings of free food, drinks, storytelling, and laughs, turning Sundays at the restaurant into one big party. Not long after noticing the significant Sunday losses, my uncles fired him... but still loved him.

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Dad was remarkably liberal in relation to his peers, but he always wore suits, and his idea of relaxing was taking off the jacket and loosening the tie. He was a deep thinker, and his mind was always elsewhere. You would ask him a straightforward question, “Dad, could you pick me up from school later today?” and he would look back, almost right through me, and answer, “So, who do you think shot JFK?” I don’t know Dad; I’m only eight years old. When asked late in life by new people he met if he was retired, his standard answer was, “Retired? I haven’t even started.” Then, asked what his job was, he replied with a straight face, “fresh air inspector.” He was a great “ideas man,” but not so good with “putting the plan into action.” Schemes and dreams. God bless Mom for keeping it all together. And, God bless them both for looking after my brothers and me, celebrating our successes, and supporting us through our struggles. One time in my mid 30’s, my stress levels were at an all-time high. I took over a law practice with new employees, leases, and responsibilities, married with three young children under the age of five, a new house, and a big mortgage. I was overwhelmed. Dad’s opinion? “You’re no fun anymore, way too serious. You need to take a year off, go to Europe and write a book.” I loved that advice. I wish there were a parallel universe where I could see what would have happened had I followed it.

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He would often ask me what my book would be titled. One time I replied, “Lies My Father Told Me.” He looked up quizzically, with that characteristic gleam in his eye, “Yes! Promise me you’ll write it!” Submitted by: Ted C. Yoannou, B.A., LL.B. The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou, Professional Corporation 16 Huron Street, Unit 2, Collingwood 705-888-6230 x 243 Ted@TorontoCriminalLawyers.com www.TorontoCriminalLawyers.com

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PHYSICAL SOCIAL FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL MENTAL SPIRITUAL OCCUPATIONAL LEAPS AND BOUNDS WELLNESS: HOLISTIC NATURAL TREATMENTS WITH NO DOWNTIME OR SIDE EFFECTS Services include: Ion Cyclotron Resonance Therapy (ICR), Plasma-Arc Technology Light and Vitamin D Light and are Health Canada listed. ICR - Electromagnetic fields similar in intensity and frequency to the earth’s geomagnetic field (GMF) can safely be used to promote health and well-being. The ICR principle allows the cells to become more permeable, allowing toxins to be released and nutrients to be absorbed. It is highly effective in correcting inflammatory processes and stimulating micro-circulation and can help with sleep, relaxation, clarity, and cognitive function, treat autism, ADHD, developmental disability, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, emotional regulation, concussion, osteoporosis, arthritis, inflammation disorders, post-surgical read, bone disease, PTSD, broken bones, muscle, joint and tendon issues, and sports-related injuries such as inflammation, concussion, and helps increase time for bone fracture repair and pain management. Plasma-Arc Light - High-energy infrared wavelengths are delivered to reach a dermal depth of up to one inch. Several beauty benefits include: increased collagen production, lighten age spots, reduce scar tissue, varicose veins, wrinkles, fine lines and cellulite, reverse sun damage, and intensify lymphatic drainage. Well-being twenty minute treatments are used for: wound healing, pain and injury relief, inflammation, orthopedic post-operative healing, rheumatoid arthritis pain, degenerative joint disease, pelvic floor muscle rehab, improved testicular microcirculation, cancer therapy side effects, lymphedema, tendonitis, soft tissue disorders, numbness, tingling, swelling and more. Vitamin D Light - Treatments provide 25,000 IU of vitamin D in four minutes. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to a decreased immune system, contracting viruses, vitiligo, eczema, osteoporosis and sclerosis. Leaps and Bounds Wellness | Deanna Pietramala, Director 174 Marsh St., Clarksburg | 647-554-6543 | leapsandboundswellness@gmail.com www.leapsandboundsservices.com | leapsdandboundswellness

FREE SPIRIT TOURS: UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURES IN SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY FOR OVER 20 YEARS Free Spirit Tours has been operating since 1998. Led by Joel and Jennie, they are proud to provide a true outdoors experience in one of Ontario’s most beautiful areas, Southern Georgian Bay. Expert guides outfit you and teach you the skills you need to take on any of their activities with confidence. Whether your interest be on the water or on land they have something for you: hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, caving and sea kayaking tours for all age groups. They also offer team building programs for corporate groups and clubs. Free Spirit Tours 705-606-0867 or 519-599-2268 | www.freespirittours.ca Free Spirit Tours freespirittours

EYES AND EARS INC. “WE’LL SEE YOU HEAR” Eyes and Ears Inc. opened in 2019 to offer people a local alternative option for purchasing eyeglasses and hearing aids at a reasonable price. Owner Mark Davies is a Registered Optician and Hearing Instrument Specialist. Opticians sell, repair, and adjust eyeglasses but do not test eyes. Hearing Instrument Specialists sell, fit, repair, and program hearing aids. They also test hearing of adults, and remove wax from ear canals. Eyeglass packages start at $150 for single vision and $250 for progressive bifocals including frame, lenses, and antireflective coating. Frames and lenses have a two-year manufacturer warranty. Hearing aids start at $1500/pair including a complimentary hearing test and video otoscope exam so you can see inside your ear canal. Most hearing aids are rechargeable, bluetooth, pair with cell phones, and can stream directly from a TV. Eyes and Ears Inc. offers direct billing to most insurance providers, DVA, ODSP, Ontario Works, and WSIB. Some restrictions apply; see clinic for details. We’ll see you hear, and thanks for shopping local. Eyes and Ears Inc. | Mark Davies, R.O., H.I.S. 1-207 Main St., Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2L3 | (705) 429-7878 or (705) 429-9898 wasagaeyesandears@gmail.com | wasagaeyesandears | Google search: Eyes and Ears Wasaga

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Essential summer skincare tips Protecting and caring for skin should be part of people’s year-round health care regimens. Such an approach can help people look their best and uncover any minor issues before they escalate into something more significant. National Geographic says adults can carry eight pounds and 22 square feet of skin on their bodies. Skin guards a person from harmful chemicals, protects the body against extremes in temperature, and prevents internal organs and other components from evaporating. The skin also guards against damaging sunlight. Skincare is not seasonal, though efforts to protect the skin may need to be stepped up during the summer. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, in 2020, an estimated: • 8,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer. • 1,300 Canadians will die from melanoma skin cancer. • 4,400 men will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer and 870 will die from it. • 3,600 women will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer and 450 will die from it. The bulk of sun damage to the skin happens in the summer when ultraviolet radiation levels are elevated, and people often wear less clothing that exposes more of their skin. These skin wellness tips can help protect the skin and keep it looking its best when the mercury rises. Lighten up – Choose lightweight products for summer usage. This includes cleansers, makeup, and oil cleansers. For instance, rather than an oil cleanser, choose a gentle, foaming option. Thicker products mixed with increased perspiration and humidity may lead to clogged pores and inflammation. Lather on sunscreen – Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more is recommended to protect the skin from UV damage. But, it’s easy to forget to apply sunscreen. However, using a lightweight moisturizer with SPF built-in reduces product usage and time spent caring for skin. Use sunscreen even when it is cloudy and reapply sunscreen every two hours (every hour if you are swimming or sweating). Also, use a lip balm or lipstick that contains sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Utilize vitamin C serums – Hyperpigmentation can occur in summer. Vitamin C serum can improve the appearance of fine lines, help with collagen production, and prevent hyperpigmentation.

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Drink more water – Higher temperatures and increased perspiration can lead to dehydration. That may cause headaches, dry skin, and even lightheadedness. So, drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water every day. Wear protective clothing – Wear clothing that offers sunscreen protection. For additional protection, look for clothes made with special sun-protective materials. Accessorize – Wear a hat that will shade your face, neck, and ears and a pair of sunglasses. Sunglasses with lenses that have 99% to 100% UV absorption provide optimal protection for the eyes and the surrounding skin. Stay in the shade – In addition to using sunscreen, try to stay out of the sun as much as possible when UV rays are at their strongest, between 10am and 4pm. Be extra careful around water and sand. These surfaces reflect the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chance of getting a sunburn. Practice the shadow rule: if your shadow is shorter than you, the sun’s rays are at their strongest, and you should find shade. Be even more cautious if you are taking medications that may make you more sensitive to the sun. share on twitter These include specific types of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antifungals, blood pressure medications, and chemotherapies. It’s important to care for the skin daily, but especially so during the summer.

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If you are old enough to love, you are old enough to grieve. Meet Keri-Lyn, our newest team member! Keri-Lyn Durant is a bilingual (english/français) educator, applied theatre specialist and grief support worker. She is a PhD candidate at Lakehead University, where her research involves exploring perceptions of dying, death and loss through applied theatre. Keri-Lyn holds a Certificate in Children’s Grief and Bereavement from SickKids Hospital. She is also Founder and Director of heartsteps in Northwestern Ontario.

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Due to the increased demand for services in our area, Keri-Lyn has now joined the Hospice Georgian Triangle team. As the Community Grief Support Worker, she has developed brand new programs aimed at helping children, adolescents and young adults navigate dying, death and loss.

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Complementary Health Care Do you ever wonder what health practices exist besides the primary care you receive in the hospital or at a clinic? You’re not alone - often, people wonder what else they can be doing to improve their health and quality of life, aside from checkups and medication. Look no further, and welcome to the world of complementary health care, health care that complements doctors’ visits. Complementary health care aims to provide alternative methods of pain relief, relaxation, and general well-being. Often, complementary health care does not need a referral and does not have long wait times - an added bonus! Different forms of complementary health care include but are not limited to massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, and chiropractic care. About massage therapy: A very multipurpose and customizable form of health care, massage therapy aims to benefit your specific needs. Massage therapy is becoming a common additional treatment for many medical concerns such as joint pain, neuropathies, digestive disorders, and general pain due to other conditions. Massage works to improve circulation, activate the lymphatic system and immune system and alleviate muscle tension. By activating these systems, patients often find their conditions more manageable and enhance their quality of life. Massage is not a one-size-fits-all therapy, as adjusted to your specific needs and preferences. That’s the beauty of the service - it is entirely customizable for your particular health care needs,

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For most of us, the global pandemic has been viewed as negative: a lot of people got sick, too many people have died, our lives have been locked down and the freedoms we often take for granted were denied. However, the COVID-19 pandemic demanded a vaccine which has fortunately revealed a positive. With recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of lipid nanoparticle loaded mRNA vaccines to prevent COVID-19, the doors have been opened for rapid advancement of mRNA vaccines for cancer immunotherapy. Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines are a new class of vaccines that have become a promising platform for cancer treatment. The mRNA vaccine technology augments an emerging field called immuno-oncology or immunotherapy. This therapeutic area involves harnessing the body’s immune system to identify and kill cancer cells in the same way the immune system identifies and targets infection from pathogens. The potential of mRNA to encode any protein, the excellent safety profile, and a flexible production process enable a versatile tool for developing new innovative therapeutics. Experts regard mRNA vaccines as the epitome of personalized medicine, providing a highly personalized, highly specific approach, rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment. The mRNA vaccine technology exploits the system our cells use to make proteins. Our cells make proteins based on the genetic information written in our DNA. Each gene codes for a specific protein, and while this information is essential, cells cannot make a protein from DNA until an mRNA molecule translates the

and as a bonus, extremely relaxing! About acupuncture: Acupuncture originated in ancient China and has become a force to be reckoned with in Western health care. Essentially, acupuncture involves the use of hair-thin needles inserted into specific points of the body that are causing pain or ache. These needles stimulate your nervous system to release neurotransmitters and hormones that aid in the process of healing. Because the needles are so thin, almost no one notices the needle has

been inserted. Acupuncture has shown to be very effective when used as a complement to medicine in post-operative care and managing chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia or migraines. Additionally, acupuncture has been shown to help reduce nausea caused by chemotherapy and pain medications. About naturopathy: Naturopathic doctors have extensive training in lifestyle habits, nutrition, botanical medicine, counselling and pharmacology, just to name a

instructions. The mRNA vaccine delivers ready-made mRNA instructions for making a specific protein. For COVID-19 vaccines, the instructions are for making the “spike” protein found on the surface of SARSCoV-2 virus. Once administered and internalized, the mRNA transcripts are translated in the cytoplasm, and the resulting antigens are presented to the immune system cells to stimulate an immune response. Moderna, the pharmaceutical giant partly responsible for a COVID-19 vaccine, is creating individualized, mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccines. Through next-generation sequencing, they identify mutations called neoepitopes found on a patient’s cancer cells. Neoepitopes can help the immune system distinguish cancer cells from normal cells. Using bioinformatic algorithms, twenty neoepitopes present on the patient’s cancer are chosen to elicit the strongest immune response. A personalized vaccine is thus created that encodes for each of these neoepitopes loaded onto a single mRNA molecule. When injected into the patient, the vaccine directs the patient’s cells to express the selected neoepitopes to help train the patient’s immune system to recognize the cancer cells as foreign and destroy them. Currently, there are few published studies of trials with mRNA cancer vaccines in humans. Optimistically, a glimmer of hope is emerging from animal studies. A study published in 2018 found an mRNA vaccine combined with a monoclonal antibody in a mouse model of triple-negative breast cancer, which is notoriously aggressive with poor prognosis, enhanced the anti-tumor benefits compared to those given only vaccine or the monoclonal antibody alone. A study

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HEALTH & WELLNESS few. They are experts in answering questions such as “would this supplement be beneficial for me” or “is it safe to consume these supplements and herbs along with my medications prescribed by my doctor?” They are a great addition to any health team and can assist with many aspects of your lifestyle. Naturopathic medicine is very individualistic and helps to address any health concern. Naturopathic doctors can also administer acupuncture and recommend additional complementary health care tools. They have a similar size toolbox to medical doctors but carry different tools within it! About chiropractic care: Chiropractic care deals with the adjustment of the spine to improve motion and discomfort. People often see results at chiropractors when treated for a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems, particularly those that affect your back. Chiropractors use movements and pressure to manipulate the area that needs treating. Similar to massage therapy, chiropractic care is customizable to your wants and needs. Although complementary care has proven benefits, it is always crucial to discuss with your care provider before beginning complementary care. Hopefully, along with your primary care, complementary care can ease your treatment process and get you back to feeling like your best self even sooner. Submitted by: Taryn Blais, Bachelor of Health Sciences Student, Carleton University

in 2019 found that when mice with lymphoma were given an mRNA vaccine along with a checkpoint inhibitor drug, significantly reduced tumor growth was observed, and 40 percent of the mice experienced complete tumor regression. Based on promising studies such as these, phase one and phase two clinical trials are recruiting participants or are underway to assess the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of therapeutic mRNA vaccines to treat humans with various cancers including melanoma, gastrointestinal, breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and non-small cell lung cancers. BioNTech, another leader in developing mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, has begun phase II clinical trials evaluating their mRNA-based therapy BNT111 in combination with a monoclonal antibody therapy in patients with relapsed unresectable late-stage melanoma. Experts say it is conceivable that an mRNA vaccine for cancer could gain approval by the FDA within the next five years. The beauty of mRNA vaccine technology - it is agnostic to a person’s cancer type and the technology is adaptable to the underlying biology of that cancer. COVID-19 has shown us that mRNA vaccines can be an efficacious and safe technology for millions of people. If scientists can leverage mRNA vaccines with the ability to reprogram the immune system to precisely get rid of cancer, that would be amazing. Submitted by: Dr. Oliver Kent, Cancer researcher and Senior Scientist at adMare BioInnovations. Do you have an idea or question you would like to read about in the Cancer Chat? Email (kent.uhn@gmail.com) or text (438-874-6546) and let me know! Photo: Arizona University State News

Easy ways to keep your immune system strong

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The immune system is a powerful component of the human body. The immune system recognizes when viruses, bacteria, and other foreign invaders enter or compromise the body and then takes action to prevent illnesses from taking over. The average person can help their immune system do its job more effectively by making the immune system as strong as it can be.

Consume fiber and fermented foods. Fiber can help feed the gut microbiome, which is linked to a robust immune system. The microbiome also may prevent harmful pathogens from entering the body through the digestive tract. Data also suggests that eating more fermented foods can further strengthen and populate healthy bacteria in the gut.

Harvard Medical School says that diet, exercise, age, and psychological stress may affect immune system response. Certain lifestyle choices can promote a strong immune system.

Exercise regularly. Thirty minutes of exercise each day can go a long way toward keeping the body healthy. Physical activity may help flush bacteria out of the lungs and airways. In addition, exercise causes changes in antibodies and white blood cells. These antibodies and white blood cells circulate rapidly, so they may detect illnesses earlier than they would if you do not exercise. Body temperature also rises during exercise, which could naturally prevent bacteria from growing.

Get adequate sleep. Doctors believe sleep and immunity are closely tied. A study of 164 healthy adults published by the National Institutes of Health found those who slept fewer than six hours each night were more likely to catch a cold than people who slept for more than six hours. So aim for adequate rest each night to keep your body in top form.

Try to minimize stress. Stress reduces the immune system’s ability to fight off antigens, making people more susceptible to infections. In addition, the stress hormone corticosteroid can suppress the effectiveness of the immune system. Limiting stress through meditation and breathing exercises or removing stressors from one’s life may help.

Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables supply the powerhouse antioxidants that are essential for protecting the body against free radicals. Free radicals may play a role in heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. So serve fruits and/or vegetables with every meal to ensure you’re getting enough antioxidant-rich foods.

A healthy immune system is vital to fending off or recovering from illness.

Hearing Loss and Denial: A Series Hearing loss affects people differently, and their reaction to it differs as well. Typically, patients begin in the denial stage. They are unwilling to admit the extent of their hearing loss or its impact on themselves or those around them. Any evidence given by family or friends is usually blamed on something else. Often, patients with hearing loss think other people are speaking too quickly, too quietly, or mumbling. We will explore this topic over a series of articles outlining some of the causes of denial, the severity of denial, the disadvantages and repercussions of denial, and some strategies to help with denial. Part 1: Classification of Denial To break this down further, denial is often described as a protective mechanism against negative thoughts, feelings, fears, or anxiety. But, when it comes to hearing, what is being denied?

Denial of existence of hearing loss. In this situation, the person will insist that their hearing is fine. Following a hearing test that indicates hearing loss, they will state that they weren’t concentrating or that their breathing was interfering with the test. Denial of impact. Individuals may downplay the impact of their hearing loss. Even with a severe loss, they may continue to strongly deny difficulty hearing. Denial of hearing aids. The person may not want to wear hearing aids. Some of the reasons for this include the cost of the hearing aids, the perceived stigma associated with wearing them, etc. Denial of the need to use hearing aids once they have them. The individual may proceed with hearing aids but does not use them or does not use them frequently enough. The topic of denial is personal and multi-faceted. It is a process, and people will be at different stages. It is beneficial to have a hearing assessment regardless of readiness for treatment. People may have had a negative experience in the past, and while unfortunate, it should not deter anyone from seeking help. It is essential to find and work with an experienced Audiologist, whom you are comfortable with and will take the time to address all of your questions and concerns.

Submitted by: Curt Culford, M.Cl.Sc. Aud, Reg. CASLPO Audiologist and Owner, Culford Family Hearing 102-10 Keith Ave., Collingwood | (705) 293-HEAR www.culfordfamilyhearing.ca | culfordfamilyhearing

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Born and raised in Grey County on a farm, Robert Knapper opened the doors of Stayner Pharmasave in 2010, intending to be the best drug store in the community, offering exemplary customer service. Rob completed his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, has multiple other certifications, and 36 years of retail pharmacy experience. Starting a family prompted him to reevaluate his career priorities, which led Rob to start his own business to achieve better balance and be closer to his growing family.

PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY Can’t make it into our store to pick up your prescription? Don’t worry about it, they’ll deliver it right to your doorstep! MEDICATION REVIEWS Do you have a complex regime of medications, or perhaps you take multiple medications and still feel unwell? Book a free comprehensive review of your medications. CONVENIENT MEDICATION PACKAGING Have difficulty remembering how or when to take your medication? Medication Manager is a convenient way to organize your medications by day and time, making it easier for you to take them as directed. COMPOUNDING Customized medications are prepared to help you and your physician improve the therapeutic outcome of your treatment.

Stayner Pharmasave is an independent community pharmacy providing onestop health care focused on their clients’ needs by offering various services with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Stayner Pharmasave is situated in the same building as the Stayner Medical and Dental Centre, a natural fit. Medical care is not one-size-fits-all. The pharmacy team prides itself on building relationships with each customer. Before taking prescription medication, it’s essential to understand everything about it. A pharmacist is always available to ensure patients know the name of their medication, go over its contents, dosage, schedule, and more, to ensure you are entirely comfortable with what you’re taking. They’re always ready to help - from chronic conditions to healthy living and more; pharmacists encourage patients to ask questions and share their concerns about their medications.

OVER THE COUNTER PRODUCTS A comprehensive range of products are in-store for minor ailments, pain relief, colds, first aid, etc. DIABETES MANAGEMENT Book a complimentary appointment with a pharmacist if you have been diagnosed with diabetes or have other chronic conditions for which you are taking three medications regularly. Stayner Pharmasave is so much more than a place just to get your prescriptions filled. They take pride in the products and services they provide, striving to make a difference in their clients’ lives – every visit, every time. You can speak with your pharmacist about all of your health needs.

We can answer questions about medications youʼre taking and any over-the-counter and natural health products. We can advise you on your health concerns, and, of course, we double-check your prescription medications to make sure they are safe and appropriate for you.

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Dark nights for bright meteors The first time I saw the Perseid Meteor Shower was in 2005. I was working at a summer camp on Gabriola Island in British Columbia. After the quarter moon set, sitting on the rock beach across from my “office,” I watched streak after bright streak slice the sky.

20. If you have binoculars or a telescope, check them out - you’ll likely catch some of their moons, too. Look for the pair in the southeast after the sun sets; they’ll both travel west through the sky overnight. Also, on August 10, take a look to the west around 9 p.m. There, you’ll see Venus setting with the thin crescent Moon. The pair is always a pretty sight.

If the skies are clear, this year’s show promises to be just as good - if not better. The annual Perseids originate from the comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, a oncein-133-year visitor that last reached its closest approach to the Sun in December 1992. Although neither you nor I will likely see the comet again - its next close solar pass is 2126 - we can see the remnants of its tail in the form of the Perseid meteors, which fall from about July 17 to August 24 each year.

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The peak of this year’s shower is predicted to be at 3 p.m. on August 12, meaning you should be able to see quite a few that morning before sunrise and later that evening. The crescent moon sets at 10:48 p.m., providing a dark sky where even faint meteors can stand out. Look for them in the northeast: the Perseids’ radiant, or point of origin, is in the constellation Perseus.

Before thunderclouds and the smoky haze started blowing through our region, we had some great stargazing weather. I spent most clear nights up on Blue Mountain, scouring the skies for sights I hadn’t seen before. If things clear up, with the Moon out of the way, the week of August 8 promises to be a good one for deep-sky gazing.

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Lately, I’ve been hunting for double stars and multiple-star systems, many of which can be seen with binoculars as well as telescopes. My constellation of choice has been Lyra, which tends to be high in the sky these days. There are three wellknown double stars in the constellation: Zeta Lyrae, Delta Lyrae and Epsilon Lyrae (which is known as the “double-double,” for you coffee fans out there).

The Perseids aren’t the only great show this summer. This month, two of our neighbourhood friendly gas giants are going to reach opposition (meaning the planets will be directly facing the sun based on our location). Saturn reaches opposition on August 2, while Jupiter reaches opposition on August

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A devilishly good time on the links The team from St. Louis Bar and Grill took an afternoon off to enjoy a round of golf at their company tournament hosted by the wonderful gang at Cranberry Golf. Unfortunately, the weather was far from cooperative, but that didn’t deter this hardy bunch of “devilishly good” golfers. It takes more than rain and a little mud to spoil the day when you’re out having fun on the links with colleagues and friends. PHOTOS | STORY: DAVE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY

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Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to enjoy the great outdoors. However, it’s best to keep safety in mind when soaking up the sun. That’s important for all members of the family, including pets. Cats and dogs are as susceptible to heat-related illnesses as their human companions. Pets need extra care during the warm weather to avoid damage and sickness from the sun, heat and more. Recognize heat stroke. Pets can suffer from heat stroke, and certain breeds of dogs are highly susceptible, particularly those with short snouts, such as pugs and bulldogs. Excessive exercise in hot weather, lack of appropriate shelter outdoors, and leaving a dog in a hot car may precipitate an episode of heat stroke. It’s essential to get the pet out of direct heat right away and check for signs of shock, including seizures, a body temperature of 104 F or higher, stupor, increased heart rate, or excessive panting. Placing water-soaked towels on the pet’s feet, head, neck, and abdomen can bring down its temperature. Be cautious of hot surfaces. Humans wear shoes on their feet for protection, but pets do not have that luxury. Think about how hot your feet can feel when you scurry barefoot across hot sand en route to the shoreline or to cross a deck to get to the pool. When the sun beats down on surfaces, those surface temperatures rise quickly. According to a study by Liberty Home and Pet Services, at peak afternoon sun and an ambient temperature of 95 F - the temperature of cement was measured at 125 F, red brick at 135 F, blacktop at 140 F, and grass at 102 F. Individuals who think a car is safer for their dog or cat may be surprised the study measured 152 F on seat surfaces. Provide extra water. You will likely need to fill your pets’ water bowls more frequently in warm weather than during other times of the year. Be sure to provide constant access to fresh water, even for young puppies who may be learning to house train. Avoid cutting fur too short. If a veterinarian suggests a haircut may be beneficial for keeping a pet cool or comfortable, resist the urge to shave down to the skin. Having at least one inch of fur will protect the pet from sunburn. Outdoor hazards. Warm weather may bring out a high number of insects and wildlife. Use a flea and tick preventative product and medication to protect against heartworm, which is transmitted through mosquitoes. Snakes, skunks, raccoons, foxes, and other animals may be roaming around, and a scuffle with your pet can result in injury.

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Few outdoor activities are more widely enjoyed than hiking. Hiking is a great activity that makes for great exercise and an excellent way for people of all ages to spend time enjoying the great outdoors. Veteran hiking enthusiasts recognize that hiking, while a fun activity, can quickly become dangerous if they don’t exercise caution and prepare for their hikes. Novice hikers may want to focus on a handful of areas before going on their first hikes. Attire – Appropriate attire and footwear can make hikes safer and more enjoyable. Hikers going on short hikes that do not involve heavy packs or technical terrain can wear trail shoes, while hikers should wear hiking books when carrying heavy loads or traversing more technical terrain. Boots offer more support than hiking shoes, making them more suitable than hiking shoes on rugged terrain. In addition to wearing footwear appropriate to the terrain they will be traversing, hikers should pack rain gear and extra clothing. Hikers should dress in layers so they can adjust to changes in the weather and their activity levels. Avoid cotton, which keeps moisture close to the skin, and bring a hat to protect against unforeseen rainstorms and insects. Technology – Men and women may be accustomed to pulling out their smartphones or

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safety tips safety tips tablets and employing GPS services on such devices when they need directions. But, it’s important that hikers recognize networks may not be accessible in wooded or remote areas. As a result, hikers should not think they can rely exclusively on technology to help them when they get lost. Hikers should carry a map and compass during the hike, making sure they bring an updated map of the trails they will be hiking.

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Food and drink – Extra food and drink can help hikers whose hikes end up taking longer than they anticipated. Choosing snacks such as protein bars that can fill a person up without making him or her feel sluggish is a good idea. In addition, hikers should pack enough water to keep them hydrated during the hike and longer in case a person gets lost or wants to stop and enjoy a nice view along the way. Drinking too little water during a hike can make one susceptible to hypothermia and/or altitude sickness.

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Tools – Hikers should purchase a prepackaged first-aid kit for hikers. In addition, a knife or multipurpose tool can help a person perform repairs on broken or malfunctioning gear. If need be, hikers should bring a backup pair of eyeglasses or, if contact lenses are worn, a lens kit and eyeglasses just in case.

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Stay safe when working in the yard this summer A day spent working in the yard is an ideal way to pass the time on summer afternoons. A pristine landscape can add value to a property and instill pride in homeowners who put a lot of thought and effort into their lawns and gardens.

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A sun-soaked day can make it easy to overlook potential threats when working on a lawn or garden. But, safety precautions are of the utmost necessity when working in the yard, where the risk for serious injury is considerable. Lawn and garden-related injuries can be prevented without going to great lengths. Know your terrain before mowing. Knowing the terrain in your yard can reduce the risk of accidents or injury. This can be especially important when mowing the lawn with a riding mower. Adhere to manufacturers’ recommendations regarding inclines to reduce tip-over accidents that can pin riders beneath the mower. Study hilly areas of the yard before mowing so you know which areas are safe to cut with a riding mower and which sites are best done with a walk-behind mower. For greater control when using a walk-behind mower on an incline, mow parallel to the slope.

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Apply and reapply sunscreen. Sunburns may not require trips to the emergency room, but they can still be severe. The Skin Cancer Foundation notes that sunburn is a leading cause in most cases of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The SCF recommends applying sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside to allow the sunscreen to bond to your skin. Reapply sunscreen at least every two hours and more often if you’re sweating excessively. The SCF recommends broad-spectrum sunscreens, which protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Though a product with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 is acceptable when walking the dog or driving to work, the SCF advises using a product with an SPF of 30 or higher when engaging in extended outdoor activities like gardening or mowing. Employ the buddy system. Use the buddy system when pruning tall trees or performing any tasks that require a ladder. Ask a significant other or neighbour to hold the ladder in place while you climb up to reduce your risk of falling. If cutting large branches, cut them piecemeal to minimize the risk of being injured by heavy falling branches. Inspect the property for insect hives. Common insect stings come from bees, wasps, and hornets. Homeowners who are not careful can inadvertently come across hives when doing yard work, making them vulnerable to bites and stings. That can be very dangerous for anyone, and especially so for people with a history of allergic reactions to insect bites or stings. Inspect areas where you’ll be working to make sure insects haven’t put down roots in your property. If you discover any hives and are hesitant to remove them on your own, contact a local landscaping company. Accidents and injuries can be easily prevented when homeowners take a few simple safety precautions while tending to their lawns and gardens.

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Sobkovich is a local landscape artist who enjoys back country camping and paddling around Georgian Bay, Muskoka and Algonquin. His goal is to “encourage the appreciation of the natural beauty of the Canadian wilderness.” Sobkovich is known nationally and internationally. Come and enjoy the experience as you view his dynamic landscape oil paintings in various sizes.

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Cottage succession planning Whether you call it a cottage, chalet, camp or cabin, it’s your family’s special place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. For many families, it’s a place filled with generations of memories. Keeping the cottage in the family from one generation to the next isn’t always as easy as it might seem. There are many issues to consider, including how the taxes will be paid. Capital gains taxes If your cottage has been in the family for many years, the value has probably increased dramatically. This increase in value can result in a very large, taxable capital gain, which is triggered when you pass along the property to anyone other than your spouse, including your children. It is important to track capital expenses throughout your ownership of the cottage as these can be added to increase the adjusted cost base of the cottage, potentially reducing the capital gain. When you gift or sell your cottage to anyone other than your spouse (either during your lifetime or at the time of death), the government views it as having been sold at fair market value – a “deemed disposition.” The capital gain on this deemed disposition may be taxable if you are not able to or choose not to claim a principal residence exemption. The following illustrates the taxes owed on a cottage property that was purchased by a couple in 2000 and sold to their child in 2021. Original purchase price of cottage in 2000 = $400,000 Fair market value (FMV) in 2021 = $800,000 Renovations done (capital expense) in 2002 = $50,000 Adjusted cost base (ACB) = $450,000 Capital gains tax = ($800,000-$450,000) x 50% x 46% Taxes payable (50% inclusion rate and a 46% marginal tax rate) = $80,500 Consider ways to reduce taxes While taxes are inevitable, proper planning can help reduce the burden. Here are few cottage succession planning strategies:

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• Cover the tax bill with an insurance policy • Gifts before death • FMV sale before death • Use of family trusts • Gifts at death Every cottage succession plan is as unique as the cottage itself. For further information with respect to your specific situation, contact Elizabeth de Groot of RBC Dominion Securities at elizabeth.degroot@rbc.com or 705-444-4742 or visit her website at www.edegroot.ca This article is supplied by Elizabeth de Groot, CFP, FCSI, CIWM, FMA, Vice-President, Investment & Wealth Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Member–Canadian Investor Protection Fund. This information is not intended as nor does it constitute tax or legal advice. Readers should consult their own lawyer, accountant or other professional advisor when planning to implement a strategy.

Changing lives one cup at a time The 30th anniversary of Tim Hortons Camp Day was another successful fundraiser, with 100% of the proceeds from sales of coffee being donated to the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps to support the youth in our communities. All five Collingwood locations were busy throughout the day. Thank you to the great teams at our local stores and to everyone who donated. PHOTOS | STORY: DAVE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY

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Working with a lawyer doesn’t have to be intimidating, stressful, or inaccessible.

In fact, it can even be easy, empowering, and affordable! Vanessa Locicero, The Soul Attorney of @soul.attorney on Instagram & The Soul Attorney Podcast, has set up shop with Pace Law Firm in Collingwood.

to over 120 legal professionals working out of five offices across Ontario, including Collingwood, Toronto, Kenora, London, and Hamilton. For over 40 years, Pace Law’s guiding principle has always remained the same: providing outstanding service and expert legal advice while staying committed to ensuring our clients’ interests always come first. Pace Law firm is built on the values and principles of excellence, leading client services, community, and diversity.

Vanessa is a passionate lawyer and advocate who is driven to find solutions and deliver meaningful results for clients. Her approach to legal services is heart-centered, and she ensures that her clients feel confident and secure as they deal with the legal issues that arise in their lives. Vanessa is an old soul who knows how to guide people through stressful and life-altering legal situations toward successful resolution and legal security with empathy and compassion.

The Collingwood location opened in 2012, and our reputable team of lawyers and legal professionals have since provided our clients with outstanding records of success, making us one of the most trusted law firms in Ontario. At the Collingwood office, we provide expert leading serious personal injury, commercial/civil litigation, torts, contracts, and wills & estates legal services to Grey Bruce, Grey, and Simcoe Counties residents. With decades of experience under our belt and a high success rate, it is no surprise that Pace Law is a leading and reputable Ontario Law firm. Our team of legal professionals has successfully represented and continues to represent our clients with the utmost care and respect they deserve. For over 40 years, our eminent lawyers have upheld our values and commitment to ensure that we continuously provide our clients with the best advocacy possible.”

SHE HAS EXPERTISE IN AREAS INCLUDING WILLS AND ESTATES, SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS CIVIL, COMMERCIAL, AND PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION MATTERS. Vanessa is passionate about legal and financial empowerment and community education. She believes a segment of the population does not have access to the legal support they need to live life legally secured. She believes there is a creative solution to every problem and is currently building and launching some non-traditional offerings to meet that demand. Follow her on Instagram @soul.attorney to stay tuned. Vanessa specializes in assisting clients with catastrophic injuries and has ample experience negotiating with defense counsel. She has advocated for clients seriously injured in motor vehicle and motorcycle collisions, boating accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, as well as those injured as pedestrians, cyclists, via Occupiers‘ Liability and more. Even the most sensitive and hesitant clients feel calm and grounded when they have Vanessa on their team. Her experience navigating the litigation landscape has her well-positioned to catch any liability risks or lurking legal issues in your small business or estate plan and help you right the ship before it’s too late.

Vanessa Locicero, The Soul Attorney at Pace Law Firm, has got you covered to ensure the best outcome possible. You can find her at 143 Pine Street in Collingwood, where she offers an array of legal services and legal empowerment.

Vanessa’s legal practice at Pace Law Firm represents the perfect blend of Collingwood’s close-knit community approach with the support system of an established Toronto law firm. In Pace Law’s 40 years, they have grown

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Lightning strikes! The unpredictability of lightning and storms makes them alluring photography subjects. Lauren van Diepen captured a lightning strike over the Collingwood terminals & harbour on July 5th. Thank you for sending us this photo Lauren!

It’s little art, it’s impressive, and it’s free! Congratulations to local artist Shirley O’Reilly Joost on the July 1st opening of her Free Little Art Gallery in Nottawa. Doug Measures, Mayor of Clearview Township, was pleased to join Shirley in the ribbon cutting and deliver best wishes. Be sure to stop by and check out this fantastic "tiny art" gallery at 51 McKean Blvd in Nottawa. PHOTOS | STORY: DAVE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY

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Let’s get Saucy! Saucy Pasta and Gourmet Foods began with a love of Italian cooking. Founder, Rick Gillman, evolved his passion for Italian cooking into an obsession, learning the nuances of the traditional recipes he lovingly sourced from Italy and around the globe. His love of premium and novel ingredients results in a unique fusion of traditional and modern Italian flavours.

Many varieties of sauces are available: Vegetarian, Rosé, Beef Bolognese, Chicken Breast Cacciatore, Fire Roasted Red Pepper, Roasted Red Pepper Rose, Tracy’s Arrabbiata, Puttanesca, Caper & Kalamata, and Heretic Spirits A la Vodka - as well as Alfredo and Pesto, three Vegan and eight Vegetarian options - all Gluten Free.

After beginning Saucy Pasta in 2014 and closing due to health reasons, the seed was already planted. Rick and Tracy recognized the rapidly changing restaurant landscape during the pandemic and saw an opportunity to create a new model; Saucy Artisan Pasta was born. Their first location opened in Thornbury in 2020. After selling out almost daily, Tracy and Rick decided to scale up to meet both the demand of their regular clientele and the many requests from local restaurants and stores interested in carrying their quality pasta. As a result, Saucy Artisan Pasta’s new flagship store and Pasta Factory opened in Cranberry Mews in Collingwood in the winter of 2021.

Other specialties include in-house fresh baked daily demi-baguettes and Rosemary Foccacia, made-from-scratch Tiramisu, Fresh Lobster and Ricotta Cannelloni, Jumbo Stuffed Spinach and Ricotta or Beef Stuffed Shells, Lemon Biscotti, Fresh Shaved Parmesan Reggiano, Brie/Walnut/Pear Ravioli and much, much more. Selections change daily. Hot take-out food is coming to the menu this summer. Saucy Pasta is also the exclusive regional distributor of Magiccann Pain relief topicals.

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Saucy Pasta offers a vast array of over 30 varieties of fresh pasta shapes and flavour infusions, made fresh daily, ranging from traditional to unique and novel. They create a dozen different sauces - made from fresh milled tomatoes - not a concentrate like most restaurants use. Saucy creates handmade ravioli, cannelloni, and four varieties of lasagna, assembled daily from scratch. Rick’s penchant for premium ingredients includes using specially sourced non-GMO flour, spring water, sea salt, local free-range eggs and chicken, local pasture-raised beef, and local, seasonal produce.

Saucy’s fresh lasagna is legendary. There are eleven layers: five layers of herb and garlic-infused sheets, five layers of sauce, ricotta cheese in the middle, finished with a layer of mozzarella. Four varieties made daily: Vegetarian, Fire Roasted Red Pepper, Beef Bolognese, and Chicken Breast Cacciatore. Fresh, frozen, and gluten-free are available. If you prefer to make your own lasagna, fresh lasagna sheets are available.

ACTUAL SOCIAL MEDIA FEeDBACK: Best lasagna we have ever tasted. We will be back real soon! – Lani Bought a lasagna and it was fantastic!! Best I have ever had! What a difference fresh pasta makes to the dish! Look forward to trying more dishes! – Lynn

Saucy offers an incredible array of infused Pasta such as 5 Fresh Herb and Garlic, Spinach, Lemon Peppercorn, and Sundried Tomato and more exotic varieties like Squid Ink, Lemon and Sage, Porcini Mushroom, and Wild Leek infused. The selection changes daily, as do the daily specials - usually posted on Facebook and Instagram. Saucy’s fresh-milled tomato sauces are prepared using premium San Marzano tomatoes slow-cooked with fresh herbs and produce. Meat sauces use premium, local, naturally raised meats and premium fresh seafood.

GET SAUCY TODAY; the possibilities are endless. Two locations to serve you: CRANBERRY MEWS 10 Keith Ave. Unit 205 Collingwood | DOWNTOWN THORNBURY 47A Bruce St. S. Thornbury | www.saucypasta.ca |

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Cycle for your body & mind Explore the stunning roads, and routes of South Georgian Bay Looking for the ride of your life? South Georgian Bay is a bike lover’s paradise, whether you’re a roadie or a mountain biking adventurer. ROAD RIDER Badjeros Loop | Start: Fisher Fields Park, Collingwood Difficulty: Advanced | Length: 85 km Known for its challenging climbs and scenic landscape, the Badjeros Loop was designed for the advanced rider looking to test their abilities. The start is flat until you cross County Road 91, after which you have a series of rolling climbs to the top with a great view over Georgian Bay and then a steep drop into Creemore, a very pretty town with great cafes, restaurants and galleries. Riders then pass through the quaint town of Dunedin before taking the long and challenging climb up to Maple Valley and Highway 124. Enjoy the view of Mennonite country, riding through Mennonite farms and churches, before you head down Pretty River Valley Road and back to Collingwood. WASAGA DUNES LOOP Start: Town Hall Parking lot – 30 Lewis St. Wasaga Beach Difficulty: Easy | Length: 14 km

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This bike route contains a large system of beautiful parabolic sand dunes with a canopy of mature oak and pine. This bicycle loop follows 12km of roads in the Town of Wasaga Beach, using paved shoulders and designated bicycle lanes.

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AN ODE TO CREEMORE TURAS MOR Start: Creemore Difficulty: Moderate/Advance | Length: 38km Test ride the Creemore Springs Turas Mor event route! A truly, unique bike tour Creemore Springs Turas Mor event takes place in the Village of Creemore. Inspired by vintage rides of Europe, Taurus Mor – meaning ‘Great Journey’ in Gaelic - is a cycling journey on gravel and non-gravel roads through the challenging, yet beautiful, rolling hills of Creemore in the heart of Clearview Township. For seasonal riders to first-timers, there’s something for everyone! Creemore Springs offers three distances to choose from: 20k, 40k, & 60k. Registration includes a fabulous day of cycling, local food & drink at designated rest stops along each route, a fun aprés back at the Brewery which includes a hearty post-ride lunch & live music, a gift from Creemore & small town hospitality from start to finish.

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Family Day Sundays Fees are $10 incl. tax per person for 9 holes walking ALL DAY!

IRON BRIDGE ROUTE Start: RecPlex - 1724 Mosley St. Wasaga Beach Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 35 km | Length: 60 km

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This route will provide you with a relatively flat ride except the small valley where Iron Bridge is located. This route crosses the Nottawasaga River in three separate places. Cross the iron bridge, tour the valley and ride along the shore line through Wasaga Beach Areas 1 and 2.

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Come try the new layout – now a par 71! Golfing at reasonable rates!

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The key to keeping cool Few things beat summer heat better than walking into a comfortable air-conditioned home. Air conditioning is often taken for granted but sorely missed when it is not working. The key to keeping cool all summer long is to ensure that air conditioning systems are functioning properly. Maintaining an A/C unit can save money and protect homeowners’ investments. Without regular attention, an A/C unit will lose its efficiency, needlessly wasting both energy and money as a result. Poor maintenance also can lead to system failure just when it is needed most. The average lifespan of an air conditioning unit is about 15 to 20 years. With regular maintenance, homeowners can keep their units humming properly and avoid premature replacement costs. So, what can homeowners expect as it pertains to air conditioner maintenance? The following are some oft-needed checks and fixes. • Keep it clean. Vacuum the fins and coils of the A/C unit on the external compressor/ condenser fan with a softbristled brush. This may require unscrewing the metal box surrounding the unit to access the fins. Remove any accumulated debris that may be impeding airflow. Afterward, go inside and change the installed filter with the evaporator located in a central duct near the furnace. Inspect the filter periodically to see if it is soiled and needs replacement. Timing can vary depending on various factors, such as the time of year, dust accumulation, and whether or not pets live in the home.

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• Straighten coil fins. The fins on the condenser are easily bent, affecting the flow of air through the coils. If you cannot easily straighten them, then consult with an HVAC professional to do so. • Check the thermostat. Ensure that the thermostat is still working correctly. You also may want to upgrade an old thermostat to a programmable or smart thermostat that enables you to set and adjust the temperature remotely.

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• Consider an in-line duct booster. HVAC professionals can guide you through the advantages of an in-line duct booster for forced-air cooling. This can increase the flow of cool air into a room that always seems hotter than the rest. Another option is a vent or register booster fan sitting on top or replacing a traditional floor or wall register. • Deal with condensation. Condensation from air conditioning coils can puddle around the furnace if the condensate drain tube is clogged. Clearing it out will help prevent puddling and the formation of bacteria-laden water in the system. Periodic maintenance of an A/C unit will keep it in good repair and working efficiently. Signs your HVAC unit could be fading: HVAC systems are worth their weight in gold during the dog days of summer. Of course, such systems must be replaced from time to time. Learning to recognize the signs of a fading HVAC system can help homeowners replace their units before they cease working, saving everyone the uncomfortable ordeal of being stuck at home without cool air on hot summer days. • Weak airflow. An HVAC unit operating at peak capacity produces a strong airflow through the vents of a home. When the airflow from the vent is weak, this could be a warning sign of a damaged A/C compressor or blocked or damaged vents. Damaged vents might be replaceable, but issues with the A/C unit might require a replacement. That’s especially so if the unit is old. Repairs might be possible, but it might be more cost-effective to replace an aging unit rather than commit to costly repairs.

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• Excessive moisture around the unit. Excessive moisture around the unit may indicate that its refrigerant is leaking. Large pools of water around the unit could contribute to mould growth and floor damage. Homeowners should contact a qualified HVAC technician immediately if they notice any leakage or moisture issues around their units. • Interior temperature. If your home is not quite the respite from the summer heat that it once was, despite the A/C being on and running, then this could be indicative of a (continued on page 26)

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fading system that may need to be replaced. Hot interior temperatures may be indicative of clogged ductwork. Qualified HVAC technicians may be able to fix clogged ductwork without replacing the A/C unit. If the issue persists even after ducts have been cleaned and unclogged, then a new unit might be homeowners’ best bet. • Foul odour. Sometimes, the nose knows best when an A/C unit needs to be replaced. Unusual odours emanating from the vents when the A/C is on suggest that the unit is distributing mould or mildew throughout the home. A mouldy or mildew-like smell coming from the vents could indicate a host of issues including a dirty evaporator coil, a clogged drain line, or leaky air ducts. Each of these issues can be fixed; but homeowners must weigh the cost of repairing them versus replacing an aging unit.

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Safety a vital component of DIY projects at home Many homeowners enjoy DIY projects around the house. Having the right tools and correctly using them is essential to successful, safe projects. Tools are vital for projects, but without proper understanding and usage, they can cause grave injuries. Certain tools are more likely to cause injuries than others. Power nailers, for example, are among the most dangerous tools DIYers can use. Chain saws, table saws, circular saws, and riding mowers are some additional tools that have very high injury rates. The following are some safety guidelines you should heed when using power tools: • Use tools that are the right size and the right type for the job. If you are uncertain about which tools to use, watch online tutorials, contact tool manufacturers, or seek advice at home supply stores.

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Nicole started her career in music, graduating from the University of Toronto in music and then going on to get her Master’s Degree in violin at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. Nicole played for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Canadian Opera Company, then went on to tour with both the Montreal and Toronto Symphonies. After having her four children, she set her sights on custom home building and renovations, which naturally took her into Real Estate. Nicole is a native Torontonian but has spent a large part of her life watching her kids barrel down the slopes in ski races in the Collingwood area and developed a passion and understanding of the Southern Georgian Bay market equally as well. After achieving her honours BSc in Physics and Chemistry at the University of Toronto, Linda travelled the world as a ski instructor and attended the Sorbonne in Paris to graduate with a Diploma in French Civilization and Language. Once home, Linda pursued a career in marketing, working with CTV, City TV, CKVR, Global TV, and, finally, with Corus and HGTV, where she curated partnerships between global brands and national programming. Linda’s father, Archie Kay, was a founding member of Craigleith Ski Club after immigrating to Canada from Scotland in the 1950s. As a result, Linda has grown up surrounded by the beauty of the Southern Georgian Bay area and, although a Toronto native, had always vowed to one day call it home.

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other issues relating to home ownership and sales. They are proud to work with an extensive list of contractors, painters, junk removers, cleaners, and gardeners to ensure a quick sale! Linda loves to work on behalf of buyers and sellers in the Southern Georgian Bay area. Nicole works with her vast clientele of buyers and sellers in Toronto as well. Together, they

create a seamless experience for people selling their homes in the city, be it to move up to the Southern Georgian Bay area, or simply continue living where they are in a new environment. They work closely with the corresponding buyers and sellers and associated agents to ensure that the process is easy, professional, and financially rewarding. All of the mundane administrative requirements are coordinated, such as closing terms and dates, moving days, and other financial cost considerations are managed to ensure a seamless transition and minimized incremental expenses. The collective experiences of Nicole and Linda provide a rare perspective on all aspects of the buy and sell transaction, with an exceptional understanding of what truly is most important, and that is life after the closing for both buyers and sellers. Linda and Nicole believe that one’s home should be their sanctuary and the place to relax, unwind and feel safe.

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How to keep gardens safe in summer heat waves Many plants will require a little extra help Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heatwaves can compromise the health of human beings as well as their pets. Gardening enthusiasts also may need to go the extra mile to keep their plants and gardens from wilting under harsh summer sun. Extreme heat stress can be very harmful to plants. The online gardening resource Gardening Know How notes that some plants can withstand summer heatwaves better than others. For example, succulents conserve water in their leaves, helping them to withstand heat waves when the dog days of summer arrive. But, succulents are unique, and many plants will require a little extra help to fight a heatwave. Gardeners need not wait until the heat arrives to protect their plants from searing summer heat. • Take a proactive approach with mulch. The sustainable living experts at Eartheasy recommend utilizing light-coloured mulch during heat waves. Such mulch will reflect the sunlight and help to maintain cooler surface soil conditions. Eartheasy even notes that grass clippings, once they’ve turned from green to light brown, can make for the perfect mulch to protect plants from the heat. Clippings also are free, making them a cost-effective solution.

• Water wisely. Water only helps plants withstand heatwaves if it’s applied effectively. If water is only applied in short bursts and not long enough to penetrate to the root zone, roots will stay near the surface. In such instances, roots will dry out during a heatwave, and plants won’t make it through the season. Timing also is essential when watering. Eartheasy recommends watering in the morning to avoid heat scald and also ensure as little water is lost to evaporation as possible. When watering during a heatwave, do so by hand rather than through a sprinkler. Hand watering allows gardeners to direct all of the water onto the plants that need it most during a heatwave. • Let your plants pitch in. When planting new plants, gardeners must recognize it takes time for these plants to establish their roots, so they’re strong enough to withstand heatwaves. In the meantime, strategic planting can help them make it through their first heatwaves unscathed. Eartheasy notes that planting taller, more established plants can provide new plants with shade that can help them survive heatwaves. Just make sure new plants can still get the sun they need to thrive.

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Outdoor living areas provide a great way for homeowners to spend more time outdoors doing the things they love. That includes watching their favourite shows. Many homeowners take televisions designed for indoors outside when hosting game watches or movie nights under the stars. While such televisions can function outdoors, unless they’re specifically designed for outdoor use, chances are they are not protected against the elements. Special enclosures built to protect indoor televisions can do just that, but homeowners also can consider televisions designed for outdoor use. Outdoor televisions have become more popular as more and more homeowners look to extend their living spaces outdoors, and these uniquely designed televisions can often withstand elements like rain without losing their functionality. Many outdoor televisions also are designed to handle reflection from the sun, ensuring that homeowners won’t have to limit their outdoor viewing experiences to evenings or late nights when the sun has set. When shopping for outdoor televisions, consumers should do their homework and pay attention to features they may not consider when shopping for indoor televisions. For example, outdoor televisions should offer:

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Make safety an important part of home cleaning Safety may not be on the minds of people when they gather equipment and cleaning supplies to clean their homes, but even seemingly innocuous items can be dangerous. As a result, accidents and even deaths may occur when least expected - including when doing chores around the house. Therefore, it’s essential to be careful when cleaning around the house, and part of that caution includes recognizing where hazards may be lurking. Here are ways to prevent cleaning and organizing accidents. Read labels Read the manufacturer's label for warnings and directions before using products. Remember that the labels of strong commercial products may not list all hazardous chemical ingredients. Never mix cleansers Cleaning chemicals are often effective because they employ bases or acids to produce cleaning actions. Many of these products are generally safe to use by themselves, provided users adhere to the usage instructions and precautions. However, when mixed, certain cleaning products can be extremely hazardous. Users should never mix products containing acids and bases. Common cleaning products containing acids include: tub and tile cleaners, vinegar and mould removers. Products containing bases include: bleaches, glass cleaners, and drain cleaners. Mixing these products can produce toxic gases, intense heat, or even explosions. Specifically, never mix ammonia with chlorine bleach, toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, or oven cleaners. And never mix household bleach containing sodium hypochlorite with acidic products like vinegar, toilet bowl cleaners, or liquid dishwasher detergent. Store safely Store cleaners and chemicals in well-ventilated areas away from HVAC intake vents; this helps prevent any fumes from spreading to other areas of the facility. Reseal opened chemical products tightly. Never store your cleaners in empty food or drink containers - they be mistaken as edible or potable.

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How to design a fitness room at home People exercise for many different reasons. Exercise can improve one’s appearance, reduce the risk for illness, alleviate stress or anxiety, and even help pass some time. Exercise is often a social activity, but in the wake of social distancing guidelines issued in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many people have found themselves looking for ways to exercise at home.

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Building a home fitness room has never been a more timely project, and such a project can continue to provide rewards even when life returns to some semblance of normalcy. Here’s how to successfully stock a home gym. • Find a dedicated space. A home gym will be limited by the amount of space that can be devoted to workouts. Possible fitness room locations include a spare bedroom, a garage, a basement, or an enclosed patio. Measure the space so you can pick and choose equipment that will fit. Leave some floor space empty for movement exercises or mat activities. • Keep the space bright. Darkness can sap energy levels, so invest in mirrors and adequate overhead lighting to make the space inviting. Natural light can make the exercise area more enjoyable. • Consider the flooring. New flooring can protect against damage and make an area more conducive to working out. Rubber mats can offset echoes and reduce the noise of running on a treadmill or setting down heavy weights. • Use space-saving equipment. A home gym space will likely not be as expansive as the space inside a traditional fitness center. Thankfully, many activities do not require a lot of space or equipment. Classic exercises like squats, lunges, push-ups, and situps require little gear but still produce results. Figure out which equipment you like the most and invest in two or three key pieces. Dumbells of various

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Kirby’s Complete Flooring Centre is a family owned business providing quality workmanship and guaranteed installations for more than 35 years. At Kirby’s they pride themselves on educating their customers so that they can make the best informed choices for their home. Many elements need to be considered when selecting flooring: for example, does the home have climate control? Is the area where the flooring is going a high traffic area? Are there pets in the home, how big and what are their habits like? Are there children in the home, is it a busy household etc. Add style, value and warmth to your home or business with Kirby’s wide selection of options: Hardwood can still be found in homes over 100 years old. Its character and colour have changed over the years, but the wood still remains. When thinking about hardwood the new trends are matt finishes with wire brushed textures to create floors that are durable and that can be lived on. Engineered floors bring stability to the hardwood in a fluctuating climate making it possible to have very wide boards which are all the rage these days and can be installed in basements and below grade.

Certain carpets have such low VOC’s that they are certified free from harmful substances. Carpet has an unbeatable feel that is warm, soft and inviting under your feet all through the year. Tile is now mostly made of porcelain which is dense and water resistant perfect for wet areas such as bathrooms, front entrances and kitchens. No need to feel the cold with in floor heating which will even cut down on the need to crank the thermostat on those cold winter nights. Colours and textures are varied with rustic wood trends, cement finishes and grey tones still quite popular.

Laminate has grown in popularity over the last couple decades for good reason. It’s perfect for high traffic areas, it’s easy to clean and great for people with children and pets because of its durability. Laminate comes in a variety of colours and patterns but is mostly made to resemble wood or ceramic flooring. Some laminates are now even waterproof. Some of the higher end laminates are hard to distinguish from real hardwood.

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Kitchen islands: Homeowners who aspire to have a farmhouse kitchen can consider reclaimed wood when creating their kitchen islands. Reclaimed wood can be used to make the body of the island, complete with cabinets and drawers, that sits beneath the countertop where cooks will prepare their meals. Storage beds: Guest rooms tend to be smaller than other rooms in the house, and that means little room for furniture like dressers. Rather than cramming lots of furniture into a small room, homeowners can utilize reclaimed wood to create storage bed frames. The frames won’t take up extra space in the room, reassuring guests that they won’t be spending a weekend in cramped quarters. And the rustic look of reclaimed wood storage beds can be an instant stunner when guests arrive.

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Charge up your car battery knowledge Vehicles consist of many essential components to keep them running efficiently and effectively. Therefore, car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diagnose and address problems as they arise. Car batteries are an essential component of any vehicle. Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck, without a battery, the engine wouldn’t work. Car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the vehicle’s electrical components, achieved through a chemical reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter. In addition to initially starting the car, the battery also keeps the electric current steady to keep the engine running.

sluggish and takes longer to start, it may mean the battery is beginning to fail. • Frequent, short trips: Drivers who make frequent, short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to recharge fully. This, coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use, may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans. • Low battery fluid levels: If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside, it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat. • Corrosion: Corrosion buildup, dust, dirt, and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems. Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life.

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electronics in the car. While the vehicle is running, the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery, recharging it as a result. This happens during long journeys, so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batteries will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired.

• Odours and leaks: Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odour similar to the smell of a rotten egg. This can become problematic over time, and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery.

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Stay comfortable & alert on road trips Few car enthusiasts can resist the siren song of the open road. When the open road beckons, answering its call can open the door to adventure and unending possibilities. Road trips tend to dwindle when winter arrives, and for good reason. Wet, wintry conditions can make roads more dangerous and compromise motorists’ visibility. Many drivers wisely avoid the roads as much as possible in winter, and statistics on crash deaths reflect that caution. As motorists prepare to hit the road again this spring, they should keep these tips in mind to ensure their road trips are as safe as they are adventurous. Get ample rest, even if that means making frequent stops Drivers should build frequent stops and nightly rest into their road trips. Doing so can help to combat the drowsiness that develops when spending long hours behind the wheel staring at the road ahead. Drivers should pay attention to how they’re feeling and pull over if their eyes begin to feel heavy or their minds begin to wander. Each of these are signs of fatigue that could prove deadly to drivers, their passengers and fellow motorists.

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Share driving duties Sharing driving duties is a great way to reduce driving-related eye strain. The Vision Council notes that driving requires the eyes to stay in constant motion as they focus and refocus on approaching objects. Eyes also are in constant contention with distractions like oncoming headlights or the glare of the sun. These factors combine to strain the eyes. As drivers spend more and more time behind the wheel, their eyes become tired and their vision becomes less reliable. Sharing driving duties can ensure a fresh set of eyes is behind the wheel at all times. Maintain proper posture Proper posture can make drivers less susceptible to the aches and pains that can develop during long car trips. In addition, the auto insurance provider Geico® notes that studies have shown that proper posture, which involves sitting an appropriate distance from the steering wheel, makes drivers less likely to suffer severe injuries to the head, neck and chest in frontand rear-end collisions. Road trips make for great getaways. By taking steps to remain comfortable and alert behind the wheel, drivers can make road trips that much more enjoyable.

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The Auto Glass Experts – Your safety is their concern Since 1934, Speedy Glass has been proud to offer the best service, expertise, and product quality when it comes to windshield repair or windshield replacement. Locally owned and operated, Archie and Adele Moore purchased Speedy Glass Collingwood in 1993 and the team of five employees strives to fulfill each and every customers expectations. Speedy Glass can repair or replace any type of car glass. Their experts perform the repair or replacement of windows and windshields on a broad variety of vehicle makes, models and years. Ensuring your peace of mind is their top priority!

In the event of a car or truck glass damage, it’s important to not compromise on safety and get your vehicle inspected. It is crucial to have even the tiniest chip repaired as soon as possible. Not doing so could lead to a bigger problem and ultimately to a windshield replacement. Most repairs are done quickly, and it definitely allows you to extend the life of your windshield. If you have breakage insurance, your repair service may be free. As soon as a slight defect appears, acting quickly will definitely increase your chances that a simple repair will be sufficient.

they determine it is not safe to do so, they’ll replace it with a model that is right for your vehicle and that complies with the manufacturer’s standards. The windshield is an important part of your vehicle, its quality is essential. If your windshield is in rough shape and needs to be replaced, you can rely on Speedy Glass®’s expert work with specialized and patented tools. A windshield replacement should not be neglected since it is quite essential. When a replacement is due, a certified and suitable model for your vehicle will be provided. The work performed is lifetime guaranteed for as long as your own your vehicle.

It is important to remember that regardless of the need for a repair or a replacement, this process is an integral part of the life of your vehicle, with the determination to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. Your windshield can save your life. Considering that the windshield makes up to 30% of your vehicle’s structural strength, it is safe to say that it plays a vital part in ensuring your protection on the road.

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Hustle, hit, and never quit Not So Pro Sports Beach Tour kicked off their season at a massive sandy space courtesy of Stonebridge in Wasaga Beach. Hundreds of competitors from all over Ontario formed mixed Volleyball teams. The athletic men and women played their hearts out on several of the fifteen professional volleyball courts while rhythmic music played to complement their fast-moving passes, serves, and spikes. PHOTOS | STORY: BRYAN DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHY

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A rainbow of love over Collingwood The inaugural Collingwood Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, was colourful, fabulous, and fun! Hosted by the Rainbow Club of South Georgian Bay, the four-day festival was a mixture of educational and informative virtual online presentations and live events. The inclusive weekend included an official flag raising, an innovative lineup of events including an all-ages bike rally, patio parties, and entertainment provided by the Collingwood Circus Club as they roamed the downtown. Kudos and thanks to organizers, performers, sponsors, guests, and the Town of Collingwood for helping to make this inaugural event a tremendous success. Love wins in Collingwood!

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LIVE YOUR LIFE: AS FEARLESS, RESPECTFUL, CARING & SHARING WOMEN LEADERS Nancy Griffin created Women, Worth & Wellness® in 1994, when as a Private Client Wealth Advisor, for her female clients and their families. It is a brand for boomer women and their daughters, designed to inspire and inform women how to enhance their personal wellness and independent economic power. It is a circular mission of being healthy first; then confident and fearless; to do well professionally, whatever your role is at work or home; and then share your wealth, as you can, in an inclusive way that enhances families and communities. While doing so, you’re enhancing both your net worth and self-worth through your generosity. Sharing is an attitude of inclusivity while caring for others’ worth and wellness.

UPCOMING “WOMEN, WORTH & WELLNESS®” EVENTS FOR FALL 2021: With much gratitude to Paul Chapman, CIM®, MBA, BESc RBC Investment & Wealth Advisor, Collingwood for bringing alive and hosting these very special Women, Worth & Wellness® events!

Women often place their own needs second to everything/everyone else’s: their career, their business, their spouse, their children and parents. Women appreciate the importance of health and financial fundamentals - and have good intentions to take care of them, but often do not make them the priority. Nancy emphasizes the importance of “stepping up” to your own needs and education first, to understand and appreciate various options and approaches so that you can lead the way to help yourself and others in decision making toward personal worth and wellness. When you address these many and varied complexities, you will feel “on top of the world!” There is a cornucopia of “leading ladies” in Southern Georgian Bay, and philanthropy is the new economic power opportunity for women. Women’s wellness, worth, and leadership, in every facet of any community, makes a very vibrant, diverse, sustainable, and caring community for all. By 2026, women will control over half of all accumulated wealth in Canada. Women will also be stewarding incredible wealth going forward as they earn more, inherit more from their parents and spouses, and often live longer than their spouses. This reality is an incredible economic power opportunity for women. Not only do health and wealth go hand in hand, but self-worth and net worth are co-dependent. Self-worth comes from many things, especially owning decisions made and “having a seat and voice at the table,” which goes a long way to being a leader in your own life and that of your family and community. In the past, and sometimes today, women have been excluded, ignored, avoided, overlooked, but with money, women have economic power, and power gives you options and choices for your decisions. Economic independence for women is therefore crucial to long-term success for decisions in your life. Today, women have a powerful opportunity to steward their wealth for themselves, families and communities. Women championing other women, especially to be healthy, is extremely powerful. For example, Nancy has been a committed supporter of Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, since 1992 and started their first Women, Worth & Wellness® Golf Tournament for Women in 1994. Nancy Griffin is a connector and influencer. She attributes her success to caring about and respecting others’ wellness, personal leadership, determination, and pure joy when focusing on women’s health and wealth, hence creating Women, Worth & Wellness®. Nancy enjoys every opportunity to inform and inspire women about their personal worth and wellness - both net worth and self-worth… so women feel grateful, kind, respectful, caring, fabulous, generous, joyful, gracious and literally on top of their lives - where they’ve been and where they’re going! Nancy has recently joined WEALTHinsurance.com as a Legacy Advisor for Accomplished Women, building on the complete aspect of women’s health and wealth, net worth and self-worth, philanthropy and legacy planning. Nancy will be working with several nonprofit organizations, families, individuals, foundations, family offices and business owners to increase women’s philanthropy for women’s health and wellness.

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SEPTEMBER 9th 5-7pm: (N/C–Must Register) “Paris in Our Own Backyard” featuring Diana Bishop’s “WomanofaCertainAge.com” at lovely Georgian Hills Vineyards with delicious hors d’oeuvres from The Cheese Gallery, Thornbury. Diana Bishop is a best selling author and granddaughter of the infamous Billy Bishop. Diana will have her best selling book “Living up to a Legend” for sale that evening too.

SEPTEMBER 17th 8am-1pm: ($175/guest) RBC’s Paul Chapman’s “Women, Worth & Wellness” 9 hole Golf Tournament for Women with LPGA Winner Sandra Post at Duntroon Highlands Golf. Net proceeds will go to CGMH for their continual focus on women’s wellness. $175/guest which includes lots of fun, fun, fun, a smart breakfast, 9 holes of golf with cart, delicious lunch, and a gift bag with local goodies. Short game clinic and tips with Sandra prior to the Scramble 9 holes of golf. Max 36 golfers.

OCTOBER 6th 7-9pm: (N/C–Must Register) YOLO at Gibson’s with three featured guest speakers one of whom is sleep expert Jessica White.Jane Schnurr, Business Coach and Catherine Smart, passionate world traveller will also share their YOLO perspectives and advice for us all.

NOVEMBER 20th 10am-12pm: (N/C–Must Register) Women’s Empowerment with Philanthropy at Oslerbrook Golf Course. Focus will be on women’s mental health - more important than ever coming out of Covid-19! As women have more power and influence stewarding their personal wealth, philanthropy is extremely prescient for women and the world.

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Pass the popcorn The Town of Wasaga Beach is offering free Outdoor Movie Nights on a giant screen at Wasaga Sports Park (1888 Klondike Park Rd.) on Wednesdays at dusk (approximately 9pm) until September 1st. The opening movie night on July 14th featured Raya and The Last Dragon and pre-show activities courtesy of the Wasaga Beach Public Library and Book Mobile - a children’s tech-activity centre, an inflatable wandering beaver, and a portable storybook trail. For more information: www.wasagabeach.com. If you attend, be sure to bring your own chairs, snacks, blankets and your mask to use the facilities. For the schedule of performances in August, see the ad on page 37. PHOTOS | STORY: BRYAN DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHY

Best ball fore the fun of it! The Wasaga Beach Women in Business Association (WBWBA) held their first in-person event of 2021 on July 13th with a summer social at Marlwood Golf & Country Club. While it was off to a very soggy start, most would also agree that playing golf in the rain is better than any workday. There was lots of laughter to accompany golf, dinner, games and prizes for the ladies! The raffle raised $200 for bursaries and was won by Sarah, congratulations! PHOTOS | STORY: BRYAN DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Stonebridge Town Centre

is an outdoor shopping, dining and recreation venue in the east end of Wasaga Beach, home to the perfect blend of restaurants, retail outlets, services and amenities that make this location the definition of one-stop shopping.

By 2014 the Stonebridge Town Centre family had grown to include My Computer Store, Dollar Tree, Sunset Grill, Century 21, Wasaga Beach Decorating, Liberty Tax, FYidoctors, Stonebridge Dentistry and Tim Hortons.

More than just a place to shop and dine, the Town Centre is also part of a neighbourhood of homes built with loving care by the Stonebridge Building Group. This beach community is just steps from the world’s longest freshwater beach, and was a decade in the making. When you visit, you’ll see why it is such a great success. Homeowners here like the easy convenience of having the amenities of the Stonebridge Town Centre at their doorstep.

2014 also marked the opening of the trails that wind their way through the neighbourhood, parkland, ponds and trees that are part of the community. As more homes and facilities are built, new trails, landscaping and naturalization are being added.

The first vendors to move in, back in 2010, were KFC, Bamboo Terrace, The UPS Store, TD Canada Trust, Boston Pizza, Wild Wing, Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, Supercuts, Global Pet Foods, Bulk Barn and Walmart. The fact that these establishments are just minutes from Beach One established the Town Centre as a destination for residents and tourists alike. Beginning in 2011, the Town Centre became a music venue with Wasaga Beach Blues, a weekend long blues festival which will soon celebrate its tenth anniversary. Art in the Park, Jazz in the Park, Snowman Mania, Canada Day and other events are well known in the community from past years. This year, the Stonebridge Town Centre will be host to the Back to the Beach Concert Series (August 14 + 28, September 4 starting at 1pm) 3 FREE afternoons of fun and live music.

If you’re ever looking for Santa Claus, he can be found at the Stonebridge Town Centre during the month of December (until he has to fly). He takes suggestions, collects “naughty or nice” data and will even sit for a photo with your dog. Last year, visits were virtual, but we all hope this year he can get back to meeting guests in person.

So come for a stroll, come for a meal or come to do your weekly shopping -Stonebridge Town Centre has what you need.

Over the last several years, more vendors have set up shop, including Active Healthcare, Osmow’s, Wasaga Nail Spa, Wasaga Society for the Arts and Beach Booster Media. And just this year the Town Centre was pleased to welcome Sessions Cannabis and Merle Norman Cosmetics and Day Spa to the mix. We like to say, “We have everything you need in Wasaga Beach” and it has never been more true than it is today. This summer The Beachbox has opened up shop next to the on-site ball hockey rink. The Beachbox is a Multi Sport Beach facility for adult Beach Volleyball Leagues, youth training and kids Multi-sport Camps. The NSP BEACHBOX will also be the new home of the Not So Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, returning to Wasaga Beach this July.

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Hot strings in the park On Tuesday, July 20th, the Town of Wasaga Beach hosted Huronia Hot Strings, a five-piece musical ensemble in the Wasaga Sports Park on Klondike Rd. People brought their chairs and blankets to sit back and enjoy the wonderful music, which ran from 7-9 pm. For the schedule of Jazz & More performances in August, see the ad on page 39. PHOTOS | STORY: BRYAN DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Stayner celebrates Canada Day with a red and white market The season launch of the Stayner Farmers’ Market on July 1st, with its red and white theme in honour of Canada Day, was a tremendous success. After the disappointment of last year’s market season being lost to the pandemic, the joy was palpable as market-goers were eager to enjoy a beautiful evening shopping their favourite vendors once again. Be sure to check out the market running each Thursday evening, 5:00-8:30 pm at Station Park in Stayner. PHOTOS | STORY: DAVE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY

Recruits fundraise thousands for Soldier On While many Canadians are still enjoying the last couple hours of a restful night’s sleep, new recruits on Basic Military Qualification Course (BMQ) 0266 at the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre (4 CDTC) in Meaford are dashing out for their early morning physical training at 6am. An hour later, they’re racing to get showeredup in time to put the last polish on their parade boots before morning inspection at 8am. With a jam-packed course schedule from morning till well past dinner time, one would rightfully assume that spare time to fundraise over $2800 for Soldier On would not be easily achieved - but then again, achieving the impossible is what these future soldiers are trained to do. The fundraising mission started back in mid June 2021, in the midst of the second provincial lockdown in Ontario, when Master Corporal (MCpl) Daniel Fraser did a long stare at his reflection in his bathroom mirror and realized that a haircut was past due. The shaggy hair, a style that would make any Regimental Sergeant Major cringe, sparked a fundraising idea in MCpl Fraser. “Later that day,” explained MCpl Fraser, “I was sitting in the office talking with some of the other course staff mostly joking around about collecting donations to allow the recruits to shave my hair off, and that is when Sergeant Justyn Acaster said to me, why not? It’s a good cause. Do it.” With the encouragement from his platoon, MCpl Fraser

contacted Jamie Macintyre, a combat Veteran now employed as Soldier On’s Regional Coordinator, to collaborate on a fundraising campaign at 4 CDTC. Soldier On is a program of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) which contributes to the recovery of ill and injured CAF members and veterans by providing opportunities and resources through sport, recreational, and creative activities. Since 2007, Soldier On has supported over 6500 ill and injured members using sport and physical recreational activities to enable social support, build confidence in their abilities and realize their full potential. With all the fundraising details settled by the end of June, MCpl Fraser approached the recruits on BMQ 0266 with his fundraising proposal. “I basically told the course about Soldier On at an orders group, and that if they raised enough money, the recruits could shave my hair off. My hope at that time was that the recruits would fundraise something around $300,” explained MCpl Fraser, “but what actually occurred exceeded everyone’s expectations by far.”

Private Recruits of BMQ 0266 standing proud after fundraising $2875.00 for Soldier On at 4 CDTC. Photo credit: Corporal Dylan Gale , 4 CDTC.

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Back in their shacks, while prepping for the next day’s inspection and completing assigned homework, the recruits of BMQ 0266 were devising their own operation plan to fundraise as much as they possibly could amongst themselves. “We donated what we could from our pockets,” explained Private Recruit Chase Comeau. Over the course of a few hours, tens of dollars became hundreds of dollars, and by the end of the day, hundreds became thousands - $2875.00 to be exact. “It was something that we, as a platoon, became committed to doing. It was really a great way to build a sense of team camaraderie, and it also made us feel like we were doing something for our new military family,” said Private Recruit Zachary Brubacher. The impressive amount raised not only caught the attention of the course staff, but also the leadership at 4 CDTC. “I think they did a great thing,” said Major Robert Andrushko, the officer commanding Charlie Company. “It highlights the charity and generosity of a new era of recruit.” The recruits of BMQ 0266 will graduate on August 29, 2021 and will be sent on their next level of training at various training establishments throughout the country. Submitted by: Capt. Jason Gresel, Unit Public Affairs Representative, 4 Canadian Division Training Centre Above photo: Master Corporal Daniel Fraser has his hair shaved off for a Soldier On charity drive at 4 CDTC. Photo credit: Private Simon Potrebka , 4 CDTC.

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Have you considered buying an existing business? BizLink is a new program that seeks to match business owners looking to transition their business to new ownership. BizLink provides access to tools, resources, and a network to assist individuals throughout their succession plan, business purchase and ownership transition. Community Futures South Georgian Bay provides complimentary advice and coaching through all stages of the transition process, as well as financial support for new owners. Business transition opportunities allow new entrepreneurs to buy into businesses and strengthen their connections in their roots and hometown communities. New entrepreneurs can take an existing organization to a new level of success for years to come. There are six main reasons to buy an existing business: 1. Mentorship 2. Existing cash flow 3. Easier to get financing to buy a business

• Get a free 30-minute consultation with SuccessionMatching staff • Access articles, resources, and special programming • Find service professionals In addition, Community Futures South Georgian Bay has developed a 6-phase process to address the challenges faced by entrepreneurs undergoing transition and has used the latest research, information, and best practices. No matter what step of the transition process you are in our office can provide preliminary advice, connect you with local professionals, as well as grant you access to an abundance of resources to make you feel confident moving forward in your business purchase. Our office can also assist you with your business finances. Our loans offer flexible financing with repayment terms designed for your maximum advantage. Loans are available for business start-up, purchase of an existing business, and expansion or maintenance of an established business. We provide wrap around support for the entire life cycle of your business! Don’t wait, start your business transition process today by contacting Community Futures South Georgian Bay!

4. Established name and reputation 5. Current staff in place 6. Businesses wanting to expand their market position If this sounds interesting to you, now is the perfect time to get in contact with Community Future South Georgian Bay. When you sign up for the BizLink program our office will give you a coupon code to register on SuccessionMatching.com at a subsidized price. Our staff will help connect you with the SuccessionMatching.com team to create a profile so you can become a part of an online community of business buyers, sellers, and succession planning professionals. You can match with the perfect business buyer or seller using SuccessionMatching’s unique compatibility algorithm.

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