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Rocking out for youth in crisis Collingwood Hyundai rocked out for Home Horizon on August 30th, with two amazing outdoor concerts, featuring local bands, Blobject and Sam Booka (formerly Flashback). From Deb Piggott, Fund Development Manager for Home Horizon/Barbara Weider House: “A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who helped make a wonderful day of music, sunshine, amazing food and beverages and a wonderful fundraiser for Home Horizon. It is community partners like Phil Walker and Collingwood Hyundai that make our lives in and around the Collingwood area a better place to live, work and play! The grand total raised was $1,483.00. We could not have done this without all of your help!” Photos/Story: Dave West Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca
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Riding to conquer cancer On August 29th, a small group of friends, led by sisters Kate and Ali biked 100 kms as part of the virtual Ride to Conquer Cancer, traditionally from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Their mom, Lee (Blue Mountain resident) was a nine-year ride veteran and a patient at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She joined the Ride to Conquer Cancer to support others she knew who had been touched by cancer and only one year later, found herself riding for her own life as a survivor. She was given just two months to live when diagnosed with ovarian cancer but through numerous clinical trials at Princess Margaret, she lived 8.5 years. It was the money raised for research and the development of new drugs and treatments that gave her that extra time with her family and friends. “We will be forever thankful for the team of doctors and researchers at PMCC that afforded us more laughs, experiences and more time with our incredible mom. I am very proud of my mom and her courageous fight. She was an incredible woman and continues to inspire me and push me to be the best version of myself even though she’s no longer with us,” states Kate. Photos: Dave West Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca
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Ted Yoannou: In Your Corner ODD COUPLES CAN BE BEST FRIENDS “You can disagree without being disagreeable.” - US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg The recent passing of Justice Bader Ginsburg, a.k.a. The Notorious RBG, as she was lovingly referred to by her many admirers, has brought to light another example of where our great neighbour to the south has been in the past, and unfortunately, where it is headed in the near future. Justice Bader Ginsburg was only the second woman appointed to the US Supreme Court, in 1993 by President Clinton. She rose to be become one of the great judges of the Court, an icon not just for women and liberals, but for all who admire grace, wisdom and a beautiful spirit in our leaders. As she famously said, “fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” One of her best friends was her colleague Antonin Scalia, another Justice of the Supreme Court, who passed in 2016. Despite both being born in the 1930’s, both from New York, both opera lovers, and both considered “establishment outsiders”, in many ways they could not have been more different. He was a large Italian American Catholic conservative male. She was a tiny Jewish American liberal female. Their interpretation of the US Constitution and the role of the Supreme Court were strikingly in contrast. Their important decisions and dissents over the past decades have shaped the American legal landscape.
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LET’S PAY IT FORWARD THIS OCTOBER WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE I am grateful for... • Having moved to Wasaga Beach from Toronto permanently 3 years ago • Having recovered from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and regained my health, (I attribute much of my healing to living the good life up here!) • Being surrounded by like-minded individuals that appreciate and nurture their health, healing, and spiritual growth • Living one minute away from the world’s longest freshwater beach • Swimming and paddleboarding all summer long and even into the fall • Feeling safe in this “covidian’ era we’re going through - thank you frontline workers! • Being affiliated with Harvey Kalles Real Estate, an awesome family-based Toronto brokerage that sold over 2 billion in real estate last year, and that has many Toronto buyers looking to make a move to Wasaga/Collingwood/ Thornbury and surrounding areas • Being the liason for Toronto buyers, introducing them to this awesome Southern Georgian Bay lifestyle
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And yet, they and their spouses were best of friends over the years, spending many New Year’s Eves and holidays together. As Justice Scalia humorously noted about his long time friend and colleague, “What’s not to like? Except her views on the law.”
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When they were pictured together atop an elephant on a trip together to India, Bader Ginsburg was asked why Scalia was positioned in the front. She wittingly replied that it was a “weight distribution issue.” Justice Scalia was nominated to the Supreme Court in 1986 by President Reagan, and he was confirmed 98-0 by the US Senate. Yes, in a show of bipartisan spirit and cooperation, well known Democrats such as Ted Kennedy, Al Gore, John Kerry and a guy named Joe Biden, all voted for him. When Justice Bader Ginsburg’s turn came in 1993, she was also overwhelmingly confirmed, 96-3, with staunch conservatives such as Bob Dole, Storm Thurmond and Mitch McConnell, all supporting her. Fast forward to the current situation. Think of the recent ugly confirmation hearings for Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018, split along Republican and Democrat divides. And now, with the recent passing of Justice Bader Ginsburg, we have just witnessed the rapid nomination of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court by President Trump, and can only anticipate the nastiness that is soon to ensue in the confirmation process.
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And, of course, there is the upcoming US Presidential election in November and the prospect of even more civil unrest, regardless of the outcome. Will President Trump and his followers peacefully accept defeat if they lose? Will all hell break out if they win? When George H.W. Bush was defeated by Bill Clinton in the 1992 election, he left a note for the new President, which included these gracious words, “don’t let the critics discourage you or push you off course… I wish you well… Your success now is our country’s success… I am rooting hard for you.” Oh, to disagree without being disagreeable, those were the good old days. 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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8th Annual Collingwood Art and Music Crawl From September 19-26, visitors had the chance to tour artwork exhibits in local businesses and storefronts, or take in the scene virtually with musician profiles, art galleries, studio tours, concerts and interactions with artists and musicians from across the region. Even though we can’t all be together this September, we know the arts and music are a vital initiative for Collingwood. The event team has re-imagined the Collingwood Art Crawl so we can continue to showcase the artists and musicians from which we draw inspiration, energy and solace maybe now more than ever. Info from the Collingwood Art and Music Crawl | Photos: Dave West Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca
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Cancer Chat
Cancer has traditionally been regarded as a disease of old age. Indeed, the risk of cancer and associated mortality increases substantially as humans’ age. However, the complex relationship between cancer and age is poorly understood. It has been known for some time that cancer incidence and mortality are directly influenced by age and thought to be primarily driven by acquisition of genetic mutations that alter cellular proliferation. A recent article, published in the prestigious journal, Nature, challenges this idea describing a by-product of normal metabolism, called methylmalonic acid (MMA), that accumulates in the serum of older people and functions to mediate tumor progression. The work, from the research group of Dr. John Blenis, a professor at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, has shown that metabolic alterations that occur with age produce a systemic environment that favors tumorigenesis. In a simple yet ingenious experiment, the scientists examined how lung and breast cancer cells behaved when exposed to blood serum samples taken from people aged 30 and younger or those 60 and older. In 25 of the 30 blood samples from younger donors, the cancer cells maintained normal cell morphology. In contrast, in 25 of the 30 older blood samples, the cells lost their polarity and adopted a spindle-shaped morphology. These changes were indicative of an epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a developmental process that is hijacked by cancer cells to acquire metastatic properties. The EMT process likely explains the molecular mechanism of metastasis; the process by which cancer cells spread through our bodies and the main reason people die of cancer. Dr. Blenis’s team discovered that breast cancer cells treated with serum from older donors heightened the metastatic potential of the cells. When the cancer cells treated with the aged sera were injected into the tail veins of mice, they colonized the lungs to produce metastatic lesions. Since diet, exercise and caloric restriction mitigate susceptibility and outcome of cancer, the authors examined the metabolic composition of the donor sera. Declines in known metabolites involved in the ageing process were observed, but notably only three metabolites were consistently increased in the sera of aged donors: phosphoenolpyruvate, quinolinate and methylmalonic acid (MMA). To identify the metabolite responsible, the scientists treated breast cancer cells with each of these three metabolites and found only MMA induced the EMT phenotype. Further, MMA also induced resistance to two commonly used chemotherapy drugs hinting at complications of effectiveness in aged patients. MMA is a by-product of our bodies converting food into energy and builds up as we get older. Analysis revealed that MMA levels were ten to eighty times higher in the sera of old donors compared to that of young donors. Scientists don’t know why MMA accumulates, but suggest the increase is linked to a diet high in protein from foods such as meat, eggs, grain, cheese, and pulses. So how did MMA engender an aggressive phenotype? The scientists found that MMA induced a reprogramming in the cancer cells that “switched on” many tumor driving genes, including a master regulator of EMT called SOX4. The SOX4 gene is a marker of poor prognosis that contributes to metastasis and exhibits high expression in many cancers. To establish SOX4 was driving the metastatic potential of the cancer cells, the team blocked expression of SOX4 and found that MMA no longer promoted the reprogramming effect. Dr. Blenis says, “Our hope overall is that we’ll be able eventually to develop therapies to reduce MMA levels and thereby reduce cancer mortality.” MMA accumulation is linked to high-protein diets, so it is possible that a low-protein diet might help cancer patients respond better. In theory, drugs that reduce MMA levels might also play a role to potentially inhibit the spread of cancer in patients. The authors state that more in-depth studies are necessary to fully determine the full scope of age dependent changes that contribute to tumorigenesis. Submitted by: Dr. Oliver Kent, Scientific Associate and cancer researcher at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Do you have an idea or question you would like to read about in the Cancer Chat? Email kent.uhn@gmail.com or text (416-707-6546) and let me know!
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Lakeside’s stormy luau a thunderous success It was quite the stormy night on September 3rd, as Lakeside Seafood and Grill held their first (hopefully annual) Luau and Pig Roast. In the words of the Lakeside team “A huge storm rolled in and turned our Luau upside down, but thanks to our amazing guests, fantastic staff and the musical magic of Motown and Marley, we all ended up having a great night! Thank you, Chef Emily and Eric, for an incredible Pig Roast”! Photos: Dave West Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca
Fun facts in time for fall
Autumn is a season of many changes, with some of the most notable including the dramatic multicoloured displays that occur just prior to trees shedding their leaves. It’s also a time of year when many people feel re-energized by cooler temperatures and spend many hours outdoors enjoying all that fall has to offer. Whether one is collecting leaves, picking apples, exploring corn mazes, or driving the countryside enjoying the foliage, autumn is full of fun facts that can make the season that much more enjoyable. Autumn begins on the autumnal equinox, which occurs on or near September 22 in the northern hemisphere. This year, September 22 was the day when the sun crossed the celestial equator moving southward. When the equinox occurs, there are an equal number of daylight and nighttime hours. Since ancient times, autumn has been an important time of year for many civilizations. Autumn is a main harvesting time in many areas, and a successful harvest was once necessary for survival. Many steps are, and have long been, taken to ensure a bountiful autumn harvest. Fall is a time when trees and other plants prepare for dormancy during winter. As autumn progresses and the hours of daylight gradually decrease, trees begin to close down their food production systems and reduce the amount of chlorophyll in leaves. Chlorophyll is the chemical that makes tree leaves green, and as it declines, other chemicals become more prominent and shine through in the leaves. That is why leaves change colour. Some scientists believe that global climate change can impact autumn colours,
such as delaying the change in trees. Also, red pigments may start to decline as trees use sugary fuel to grow new twigs rather than to cause red leaf displays. Much of the United States bids farewell to monarch butterflies in the fall. Each autumn, monarch butterflies migrate from the United States to Mexico and some parts of Southern California. They fly at speeds ranging between 12 and 25 miles per hour. A study of U.S. centenarians born between 1880 to 1895 published in the Journal of Aging Research, found that babies born during autumn months are more likely to live to age 100 than those born during the rest of the year. Thirty percent of the centenarians followed were born during the fall. Squash, pumpkins and other gourds are prominent in the fall. The largest squash grown on record belonged to Joel Jarvis of Ontario, and his huge winner weighed in at 1,486.6 pounds in 2011. The many-coloured leaves are not the only display one might see during the fall. The autumn equinox signals the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights. Besides the lengthening of nights and cool evening weather, which are great for stargazers, autumn is “aurora season,” according to NASA. That’s because, during the fall, geomagnetic storms are about twice as frequent as the annual average. 9. Full moons are named for the month or season in which they rise. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox.
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Turn the car on every so often. Turning the car on, even if you only intend to let it sit idle in the driveway, keeps the vehicle components lubricated by allowing fluids to cycle their way through the engine. Turning the car on also ensures the battery stays fresh and doesn’t die, a lesson many drivers have learned the hard way during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Disconnect the battery if necessary. Drivers who own two vehicles or families who have only been using the family car in recent months can disconnect the batteries from their unused vehicles to prevent corrosion. Corrosion decreases battery life and performance. If drivers notice a white, green or blue covering around the battery terminals, posts or cables, corrosion is likely the culprit and the battery will need to be replaced. Take the car for a spin. Of course, driving a vehicle every so often is a great way to keep it running strong. Multi-car families that tend to use the same car to shop for groceries or pick up takeout orders can periodically use their other car to run such errands. Cars are sitting idly in driveways more than ever before. Vehicle maintenance must remain a priority even for cars that rarely hit the open road. Drivers can take these steps to ensure their vehicles stay in shape even as they’re primarily staying in the driveway.
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Learn how depreciation affects car value Buying a new car can be an exciting prospect. Having something that no one has previously owned or used can elicit pride. But new car buyers are no doubt familiar with the conventional wisdom that, the moment a new car leaves the dealership, it loses a considerable amount of its value. Drivers may be surprised at just how much and how quickly that value drops.
or owe more money than the car is worth. Car depreciation also can affect tradein value when moving on to a new car.
According to Capital One®, car value can depreciate as much as 20 to 30 percent in the first year. The rate at which cars lose value after the first year is not as steep, and can be influenced by factors like age, mileage and how well the car has been maintained. However, Kelley Blue Book® says cars generally shed about 60 percent of their original purchase price within the first five years.
One of the ways to avoid the perils of depreciation is to purchase a used car, since depreciation will have largely been absorbed by the previous owner. Another way to mitigate depreciation is to purchase a vehicle that has a slower rate of depreciation. CarFax® says that when SUVs and trucks are in higher demand than sedans and compacts, they will retain their value longer. When fuel prices rise and cars that are more fuelefficient are in demand, the reverse is true.
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The Colours, Sounds and Flavours of Fall throughout Downtown Collingwood! U-PICK PARTIES
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Raise your event to a whole new level of fun with balloon artists, balloon sculptures, face painting, etc. U-Pick Parties retail location is your one stop shop for all your festive party needs, decorations and costumes! 210 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705-445-8887 www.upickparties.com Facebook: U-Pick Parties
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FLEET-WOOD DANCENTRE: SCHOOL OF DANCE Founded in 1994, Fleet-Wood Dancentre has offered dance to thousands of students in The Georgian Triangle. Proud of being honoured with the Inaugural Arts and Culture Award recognizing our history of preparing dancers for professional dance. Also the Robert Kemp Award which funded our first Nutcracker Production. We are known for our family friendly atmosphere. Parents can view classes on a live video feed.
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THE CLEVER OFFICE Dadswell Denture Clinic has been providing denture care to the Georgian Triangle area for over 24 years. We strive to be the denture provider of choice for quality and service. We have an on-site lab to help accommodate a wide range of denture related services. These services include implant retained dentures, immediate dentures, relines, repairs, as well as complete and partial dentures. Call to reserve your personalized consultation to see how we can help you.
Need a bright and comfortable meeting room for an hour or two, or more? Our 4-person meeting room is furnished with a modern live-edge barnboard table and equipped with a display TV for presentations and a conference phone for crisp and clear conversations with multiple conference call attendees by phone and in person. We’re fully equipped to support your meeting with WiFi, access to a speed printer/copier/fax and fax-to-email and complimentary coffee and tea.
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Greek Market - Ready made meals, frozen vacuumpacked souvlakis, authentic pita bread, house made sauces and so much more.
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Come and enjoy a unique Greek food experience in downtown Collingwood.
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ENJOY THE FALL SEASON IN DOWNTOWN COLLINGWOOD! The bounty of the harvest at the Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning until Thanksgiving...local chefs creating culinary delights at our fabulous restaurants and cafés...a warm beverage on the outdoor patios...beautiful fall fashions and décor... It’s an authentic experience set in the midst of history and heritage. FiSH&SiPS More than just fish and chips. Proudly continuing a family tradition of fine fish & chips, spanning three generations for more than seventy years. Known for our famous batter recipe and award winning homemade Key Lime Pie desserts, FiSH&SiPS is a family run business alongside Olde Yorke Fish & Chips in Leaside, Toronto. Licensed restaurant and patio serving local, craft beer and a good selection of wine. We offer great value and simply the best fish & chips in Canada! 206 Hurontario St., Collingwood 705-293-7477 | www.fishandsips.ca Facebook: Fish & Sips
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IDA STUART ELLIS Stuart Ellis Pharmacy is proud to offer compounding services for over 30 years. We specialize in Bio-identical hormones, pediatric, veterinary and pain formulations. From capsules, creams, liquids and suppositories, we have you and your family covered! We also offer a wide selection of Home Health Care products including specialized wound care supplies, bath and safety aids, mobility aids such as canes and walkers, compression stockings and a large supply of in-stock ostomy supplies.
When you feel like soaking up some local culture, head to historic Downtown Collingwood for some creative fun.
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Enjoy the finer things in life – the best in local art, boutique shopping, music and culinary creativity.
MINDS ALIVE Minds Alive! carries a wide range of toys for all ages. Developmental toys for infants and toddlers, Lego, craft kits, outdoor toys, books, puzzles and even party games for adults. Stop by today and check us out and if you need any help picking out a toy for that special someone, our knowledgeable staff are always ready to help. If you can’t make it in, check out our online store.
It’s an authentic experience set in the midst of history and heritage in Downtown Collingwood.
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COLLINGWOOD OLIVE OIL CO. Collingwood Olive Oil Co. is a candy store for grown ups! Their shop features high quality fresh extra virgin olive oils, a culinary line of infused and fused oils, and an entire room filled with barrel aged fruit balsamic from Modena, Italy. Their pantry is stocked full of specialty food including jams, chutneys, and Holy Shipyards BBQ sauce made with their balsamic. 42 Ste. Marie St., Collingwood 705-293-6457 www.collingwoodoliveoil.ca facebook: Collingwood Olive Oil Co. instagram: collingwoodoliveoil
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Preserve carved pumpkins in various ways Jack-o’-lanterns and other carved pumpkin designs are frequently the centrepieces of Halloween festivities. The twinkling lights and orange glow of jack-o’-lanterns can add ambiance to any autumn event. The trouble with carving pumpkins is that most people want to do it right away, only to discover their pumpkins wilt and decay long before Halloween. Nothing ruins Halloween more than visiting a home to trick-or-treat and not getting candy. Equally disappointing is a sad pumpkin display withering away on a front porch. Even though all pumpkins will eventually rot, certain tips can keep carvings from collapsing too soon.
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• Choose a sturdy pumpkin. Inspect the pumpkin of your choosing carefully, looking for gouges, spots and holes. Even a small blemish can quickly expand into a mushy mess. Select pumpkins with even colour and firm flesh, and make sure that the pumpkin doesn’t feel tender when you push on the skin. • Visit local farms and pumpkin stands. Pumpkins that have been shipped miles and miles in hot cargo trucks may be overly ripened or battered. Pumpkins that were grown nearby may be fresher. Plus, buying pumpkins locally supports local farmers. • Scrape the insides of the pumpkin thoroughly. Any moist bits inside the pumpkin will mold quickly. The pumpkin carving experts at Pumpkin Masters recommend scraping as much of the “guts” out as possible, leaving about a one-inch thickness of the wall of the pumpkin.
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• Coat the pumpkin. Preservation methods may aim to keep the pumpkin hydrated and inhibit mold and other microbial growth. Commercially sold pumpkin preservation products, such as Pumpkin Fresh®, hold up well. Soaking and spraying carved pumpkins with a bleach-and-water solution also seems to preserve designs. • Keep it out of the elements. Store carved pumpkins in a cool, dry place. This will help slow down the rotting process for pumpkins exposed to outdoor fungi, other microbes and warm sunlight. • Use an artificial light source. Reduce the heat inside of the pumpkin and encourage hydration by selecting a battery-powered light instead of a lit candle to illuminate the carving. • Skip the carving. Once pumpkin skin is compromised, microbes can enter. In lieu of carving, paint or decorate pumpkins in other ways if you want them to stay fresh for a long time. Glow in the dark paint can help pumpkins stand out at night. Carved pumpkins may last a week or two, while uncut pumpkins can last for a month or more. Keeping pumpkins hydrated and mold-free will prolong your designs.
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Mr. Norm’s Nephew Frozen Yogurt And Ice Cream celebrated their 40th anniversary on September 5th in Wasaga Beach. Customers enjoyed free BBQ’ed hot dogs and onions to go alongside a great selection of flavours to satisfy any sweet craving. They boast there are over 1.3 million possible flavour combinations to try! For anyone with a pumpkin spice obsession (you know who you are) drop in to try pumpkin cinnamon, pumpkin New York cheesecake, pumpkin maple, pumpkin oreo, pumpkin blueberry, pumpkin granola ice cream, yogurt, lattes! Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca
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Gourds, squashes and pumpkins, oh my! Halloween takes place during a time of year characterized by earthencoloured chrysanthemums, leaf-lined walkways and crisp autumn air. As colourful as the costumes children wear for trick-or-treating may be, nature’s beauty is unsurpassed this time of year, and the scores of pumpkins, gourds and squashes on display only add to that colourful melange. The main differences between squashes, gourds and pumpkins is their intended purposes - whether they’re ornamental or edible. Squash - Squashes come in summer and winter varieties. Winter ones do not actually grow in the winter; in fact, they’re harvested in late summer and early fall, but the name references the hard shell casing that protects the tender pulp inside. Zucchini are summer squash because their outer flesh is tender, while butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and hubbard squashes are winter squashes because they feature a tough skin. Even though it takes some effort to crack that shell, the dense, nutrient-rich flesh inside is well worth the workout. Gourds - Gourds are essentially ornamental squashes; they aren’t cultivated for eating. Instead they are bred to look beautiful and unique in autumn centrepieces. Types of gourds include autumn wing gourd, warted gourds, turban gourds, and bottle gourds. Each gourd is unique in its shape and colour. Pumpkins - Pumpkins come in ornamental and edible varieties. Even though all pumpkins can be consumed, some taste better than others. Small pumpkins tend to be decorative because they do not have enough meat inside to make them worthy of cooking. Sugar pumpkins are best for baking and cooking favourite recipes. The festive hues and flavours of squashes, gourds and pumpkins are one more thing that makes Halloween and autumn so special.
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What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably) consume. Leftovers are the norm, but without a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or end up in the trash. Here are some delicious and waste-conscious ways to put Thanksgiving or other holiday meal leftovers to use. Wrap it up promptly - Even though you may want to sit around and chat with guests when the meal is finished, leaving food out at room temperature for too long can create a breeding ground for microbes that may lead to food spoilage and sickness. With a few helping hands, all foods can be packaged away in no time, and can safely be served another day. Collect containers - Be sure to have reusable food storage containers, ziptop bags, foil, and plastic wrap at the ready. Before all of the food is put away, encourage guests to make their own doggie bags. Plan with other meals in mind - Shop for and prepare holiday fare with a nod toward what can be used in subsequent meals. Turkey is a versatile ingredient that can be made into everything from breakfast burritos to casseroles. Turn potatoes and sausage stuffing into latke patties that can be whipped up for breakfast or lunch. Sweet potatoes, squash and pumpkin can be mashed and reworked into batters for quick breads, pancakes and even doughnuts. Try grinding up stale biscuits to make a breading for turkey slices and turn them into fried cutlets. Take care of the needy - Find out which organizations accept food donations. Even if you cannot donate previously prepared foods, if you have surplus packaged, boxed or canned items, you can bring them to food pantries and soup kitchens to help others. Organize a post-holiday potluck - Turn leftovers into an opportunity to fraternize with friends or relatives who couldn’t make it to Thanksgiving dinner. Pool your leftover resources and enjoy the fruits of everyone’s labour. A pot luck can be a great place to gather after shopping Plaid Friday sales in the community.
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Corporate Class Mutual Funds – What are they and how do they work? When it comes to non-registered investing, tax efficiency should be top of mind. Corporate class mutual funds aren’t widely understood, but they can offer an effective tax-efficient strategy for nonregistered investments. There are two types of fund structures in Canada. Mutual funds can be structured as either trusts or corporations. Both structures are bought and sold in the same way, priced daily and carry similar fees. Mutual fund trusts – the most common structure – are considered separate entities and therefore must deal with taxes on their own. Corporate class funds are connected and belong to the same parent corporation and therefore taxes are all managed as one single entity. As a result, corporate class mutual funds can share income, expenses, gains, losses, and loss carry-forwards to Single Parent Corporation reduce taxable distributions generated by the corporation as a whole. Canadian Equity Class Canadian Bond Class We are located and operate from Wasaga Beach in the summer time (May to October) and operate out of Mississauga during the rest of the year.
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Each investment strategy, like the Canadian US Equity Class Global Balanced Class Equity Class, represents a single class of share in the overall fund corporation. There is no limit to how many classes of shares can be included in a single mutual fund corporation. To understand the potential tax benefits of using corporate class mutual funds, it is important to first understand how a fund earns income, and the way in which this is passed on to the investor. Mutual funds generate income through interest, capital gains, Canadian dividends and foreign dividends. Unlike a mutual fund trust, corporate class funds can only distribute income in the form of Canadian dividends or a capital gains dividend (taxed as capital gains). These types of income are taxed much more favourably than interest and foreign income. Corporate class funds may also issue distributions in the form of return of capital, which is completely tax deferred. With taxes being minimized or deferred, more money is left to benefit from compound growth. Since interest and foreign income earned within corporate class funds cannot be passed on to investors, it remains within the corporation and subject to taxation if not offset by expenses. Corporate class funds are managed with this in mind. The lower taxable distributions reduce your overall taxable income which is important for retirees trying to avoid OAS clawbacks, and maximize supplements and tax credits.
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Rustuk Ink hosted their Grand Opening on September 9th, at 1256 Mosley St. in Wasaga Beach. Owners, Kimberley and Graham Trude were both born and raised in the Georgian Bay area and have always endured a passion for the art of tattooing. Each client works together with the tattoo artist to design their custom image, enjoys a private room where they can bring one guest, while getting inke’ed in a safe and private location. They also offer custom apparel, including masks & digital media. Graham is a former Afghanistan veteran & first responder and donates a portion of the proceeds to Wounded Warriors Canada, to help veterans and first responders battling operation stress injuries. Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca
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The winners in Wasaga are... The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce held their 2020 Business Awards & Recognition Ceremony on September 10th. It was an amazing (virtual) evening demonstrating the continued strength of business in the community. A shout out of thanks to the MC’s, Melanie Case and John Eaton from 95.1 The Peak FM, as well as, MP Terry Dowdall, MPP Jim Wilson and Mayor Nina Bifolchi for joining in. Congratulations to all of the nominees and the winners are: Tourism and/or Attractions - Free Spirit Tours, Restaurant / Food & Beverage - Chuck’s Roadhouse, Marketing and/or Promotion - Georgian Life Media Inc., Service Club/Not For Profit - Georgian Triangle Humane Society, Service Industry - Wasaga Beach Veterinary Clinic, Renovated Business of the Year - Foodland Wasaga Beach, Trades Person or Business of the Year - Isaac Levy Finishing Touches Painting & Handyman Services, Accomodations - Luau Resort, Customer Service of Excellence Award - Beach Builders Home Hardware, Academic Excellence Award - Laura Vanderlek, New Business of the Year - JWJ Construction, Young Business Person of the Year - Katrina Ruttan, Re/Max of Wasaga Beach Inc Brokerage, Athena Award - Jessie Oliver, The Crate Escape, Business of the Year - The Signature Sold Team. Photos: Bryan Davies Photography | Story: Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca
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This is what school looks like this year! This school year will be unlike any other, with in-person, remote and hybrid experiences. Schools have implemented safety protocols to prevent Covid-19, and as a parent who chose to send her child back to school, I can only hope that we all act responsibly and keep a healthy and safe environment for all students and staff. And to those parents who chose remote learning, kudos and good luck to you! Photos submitted on our facebook page contest in September.
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Pizzas support local hospital On September 14th, Pizza Nova opened its doors to a new location on 151 First St. in Collingwood. To help celebrate the grand opening and share our spirit of community, Pizza Nova served small cheese or pepperoni pizzas for only $2.00 (tax included). With all proceeds from every pizza sold, as well as additional customer donations, we were able to raise $2,246 for the G&M Hospital Foundation in Collingwood. On September 17th, Pizza Nova, presented the foundation with the proceeds at an official cheque presentation ceremony. Through the support and generosity of the community, the money donated wouldn’t have been possible without the thousands of Collingwood residents and passers-by who came out on that beautiful Monday to join in the celebrations of the grand opening and purchased a small pepperoni or cheese pizza. A BIG THANK YOU to the community of Collingwood celebrating our new Pizza Nova location on First St. and supporting the G&M Hospital Foundation, whose vision is to provide outstanding care for life. Submitted by: Marylyn Batthish, Marketing Manager Pizza Nova
Autumn is a prime time to tend lawns and gardens
Autumn is gardening season. That statement may not seem right to those who think of the spring as the peak time to care for lawns and gardens. However, autumn is an ideal time to get into the garden and ensure that flowers, trees and garden beds will over-winter successfully. A number of things make autumn a prime gardening season. The cooler days of fall enable gardeners to spend ample time outdoors without the threat of blazing heat. In addition, soil harbours a lot of residual warmth in autumn. Also, the colder temperatures haven’t yet arrived in autumn, nor have the leaves completely fallen, making fall a prime time to assess what’s already in the landscape, what needs pruning back and where to address planting for next year.
have already bloomed and borne fruit. Tidy up vegetable gardens and start to sow cooler weather plants, such as onions, garlic, beans, and sweet peas. • Rake and compost. Rake the leaves and gather grass clippings to add to the compost pile. • Plant spring bulbs. Get tulips and other spring bulbs ready for planting so they’ll burst with color next year. • Dig up herbs. Relocate herbs like parsley or basil to indoor gardens. Otherwise, strip all leaves and freeze for storage during winter. • Consider mums. Chrysanthemum plants are perennials. While they look beautiful in pots, if planted, maintained and winterized, they can bloom every fall.
Gardening enthusiasts can focus their attention on these areas this fall.
• Fertilize the lawn. Fertilizing in autumn helps ensure grass will stay healthy throughout the winter.
• Pamper perennials. As annuals and perennials start to fall back, mark the spots where perennials are located so they can be easily identified later on. This way, when planning spots for spring bulbs or other spring layouts for next year, perennials won’t be overlooked or covered over.
• Add mulch and compost to the garden. Replenish spent soil with mulch and compost so garden beds will be revitalized for spring planting.
• Prune shrubs. Look at shrubs and trees and cut out dead or diseased wood. • Clean up borders. Weed and tidy up borders and lawn edging. • Install pavers or rock wall. Embrace the cooler temperatures to work on laborintensive projects, such as putting in a garden bed, retaining wall or walkway. • Remove spent summer veggies. Take out vegetable garden plants that
• Prune hedges. Tidy up hedges, as they won’t be growing much more this year. • Clean and store equipment. Clean, sharpen and oil all equipment, storing lawn and garden tools properly so they are ready for spring and not lying out all winter. Autumn may not seem like gardening season, but there are plenty of lawn and garden tasks to tend to during this time of year.
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FOOD INSECURITY IN CANADA In Canada, household food insecurity has been measured by Statistics Canada using the Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM) on the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS). This survey consists of 18 questions about the food security status of the household over the previous year, and focuses on the selfreports of uncertain, insufficient, or inadequate food access due to limited financial resources, and the impact that this had on the household’s eating patterns. The experiences reported by the households are then categorized under three categories: • Food Secure: Household experienced either ‘no indication’ or ‘one indication’ of difficulty in accessing their preferred quantity and quality of food, due to income. • Moderate Food Insecurity: Household had to compromise the quality or quantity of their food choices, due to insufficient income.
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• Severe Food Insecurity: Household had disrupted eating patterns, due to insufficient income. This may have included eating less than needed, skipping meals, or going one or more days without food.
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In this season of abundance, it can be easy to forget that there are many families and people in our communities who are facing empty cupboards and are struggling to make ends meet. Yet, every 10 seconds, someone visits a food bank in Ontario, representing the 507,000 adults, children and seniors who access food banks more than 3 million times each year.
While a number of investments have been made by both the provincial and federal governments in reducing child poverty in Canada, children still remain disproportionately at risk of hunger. This is particularly troubling given how essential proper nutrition is to a child’s cognitive development, physical health, and overall well-being. Another growing demographic is single-person households, which now represent more than half the households that visit food banks. Part of the challenge faced by single-person households is that there is only one income to cover all monthly expenses. With skyrocketing rental and housing rates, and without the flexibility provided by an additional income source, it is increasingly more difficult for a single person to adjust to unexpected changes or expenses, while living on a tight budget. There are a number of reasons as to why someone might need to visit a food bank. It may be the result of a large employer closing in the area, a recent job loss, an ongoing illness or disability, or even a local natural disaster that has created a number of unexpected expenses. Luckily, food banks are there to help individuals and families get back on their feet, no matter the circumstances that led to them walking through the doors. From nutritious food to meal programs, community gardens to referral services, and holiday hampers to children and seniors’ programs, food banks help their communities to not only survive, but once again thrive. Source: Feed Ontario About Feed Ontario: From securing fresh and healthy food sources, to driving change through policy research and innovative programming, Feed Ontario unites food banks, industry partners, and local communities in our work to end hunger and poverty. Formerly known as the Ontario Association of Food Banks, we re-branded as Feed Ontario in 2019 to reflect the growth of the provincial food bank network and the collective action of our partners. Go to www.feedontario.ca for more information.
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This Thanksgiving, thousands of families will face going without This Thanksgiving, as many of us sit down to a full table of roast turkey, fluffy mashed potato, and delicious pumpkin pie, 507,000 of our neighbours will seek help to put even the most basic of meals on their own table. Food banks across the province will be waiting with open arms to help ensure every adult and child can experience a meal to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, and beyond. But they can’t do it alone. There are a number of ways you can help support your local food bank. Through food donations (both fresh and non-perishable) or volunteering, you can make an incredible difference for families in need in your community.
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You can also support local food banks this Thanksgiving by donating to Feed Ontario. All funds raised will support the equitable distribution of food across the province to communities that need it most, as well as investments in community programs and food bank capacity. Every $1 you give will provide the equivalent of 3 meals to someone facing hunger.
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COMMONLY NEEDED FOOD & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Pasta (canned or dry) and pasta sauces
Canned vegetables, beans and fruit
Canned and frozen meats and fish
Whole grain cereals
Meat alternatives (peanut butter, soy, assorted nuts, tofu, falafel)
Infant food and baby formula
Canned goods (soups, and stews)
Toilet paper and diapers
Dairy (fresh, canned, and powdered)
Personal and feminine hygiene products
LOCAL FEED ONTARIO MEMBER FOOD BANKS The Salvation Army – Collingwood Food Bank 162 Ste Marie St., Collingwood | 705-445-9222 Golden Town Outreach Bethany Church of the Nazarene, 34 Trowbridge St. W., Meaford | 519-538-4550 Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank 818 Mosley St., Unit 2, Wasaga Beach | 705-429-6464
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Kinette Club of Collingwood reflects on an amazing 55 years of service This posting is from www.facebook.com/kinetteclubofcollingwood Yes, it was 55 years ago that the Kinette Club of Collingwood began serving THIS community’s greatest need, June 11th, 1965. It has been a wonderful journey that has been reflected in so many ways throughout the years. From fashion shows to Cheer for a Year; Adopt A Road Cleanup to Books on Wheels delivered to shut ins; Ushering at the Canadian Idol Tour to hosting TV / Radio Auctions, our time has been varied and amazingly fun. Throughout all of our innumerable fundraising and service projects, we have been able to give back to our Collingwood Hospital, My Friends House, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Magic of Children in the Arts, Highschool and Post-Secondary Bursaries, playgrounds, foodbanks and the list goes on and on. That is what makes this announcement both difficult yet comforting. After 55 years of service, the eight members of the Kinette Club of Collingwood have made the tough decision to close our Club. We are in some very challenging times right now, and we have come to realize that we will not be able to fulfill our mandate, “Serving the Community’s Greatest Need”, in this new climate. Sadly, this does end our service to the community, however it does not erase the 55 years of contributions that we have made. Our heartfelt thanks go out to every member of the community for your support over the years. Merchants, you have been so amazing with your donations and contributions to our efforts. Community members, supporting our fundraising by purchasing tickets, products, attending events. Venues, for allowing us use for our events at little to no cost so we can see more money for the community. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! We are blessed to have been a part of what makes Collingwood the great place it is. Kin Canada – the Association of Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs is proud to be an all-Canadian service organization made up of outstanding community volunteers. From coast to coast, members are enhancing quality of life in their communities by promoting service, fellowship, positive values and national pride. The Association boasts a proud 96-year history dedicated to fostering lifelong friendships while “Serving the Community’s Greatest Need.”
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This is one of the last donations from The Collingwood Kinette Club to Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation to complete their pledge to the purchase of an infant bassinet. The Collingwood Kinette Club members in this photo are: Monika McKean, Terry Baldwin, Robyn Belleghem, Barb McArthur, Danielle Allen, Marsha Brown, Cathie Brillinger & Kim Dadswell, along with Jory Pritchard-Kerr, Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation. Submitted by: Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation.
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PREPARE
PREVENT
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, as well as inside and outside every sleeping area. Test smoke alarms monthly, and replace the batteries if needed. Create a fire escape plan with your family, reviewing and practicing it twice a year. Your fire escape plan should include two exit points from every room, as well as a designated outdoor meeting spot. Make sure everyone in your family knows when and how to call 911 or the fire department.
STAY ALIVE
Turn off portable heaters whenever you leave a room or go to sleep. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and consider replacing traditional candles with battery-operated flameless versions. Keep matches and lights out of reach from children, and make sure they know to never play with these items. Replace or repair loose plugs, exposed wiring or frayed extension cords, and avoid overloading outlets and extension cords. Keep any items that can catch fire at least three feet away from cooking and heating devices. Remain in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling food. Always turn off the stove if you leave the kitchen even for a brief period of time.
In the event of a fire, yell “Fire” repeatedly and evacuate immediately. Once outside, call 911 or the fire department, and never reenter a burning building for any reason. If a door or door handle feels warm to the touch, do not open it. Use an alternate escape route. If you must walk through smoke, get as close to the ground as possible to escape under the smoke, closing doors behind you. If your clothing catches fire, always remember to stop, drop and roll, covering your face with your hands. If you can’t escape a room, close the door and cover the vents and door cracks with a towel or cloth to keep out the smoke. Call 911 or the fire department, and signal for help at the window with a piece of cloth or a flashlight. If you are unable to reach pets or someone in the home needing assistance, evacuate, call 911 and tell the emergency operator and firefighters where the person or pet is located.
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Enjoy a homespun Halloween holiday
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Halloween is a day many people, including adults and children, eagerly anticipate. Steeped in tradition, Halloween is a day that’s always good for a scare and, of course, some candy. Many Halloween traditions are rooted in customs from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Samhain marked the end of the summer harvest and the beginning of the cold winter. Celts believed that the boundary between the world of the living and the dead was permeable on the night before the new year, when it was possible for ghosts to return and wreak havoc. Halloween 2020 will likely feel a little different than it’s been in years past, as a global pandemic has forced people to limit their interactions with those who live outside their homes. But, even if trick-or-treating or other social gatherings are not possible, there are many ways to enjoy the Halloween festivities. Make a witch’s brew - Images of witches stirring a bubbling cauldron are ubiquitous on Halloween. Families can create their own Halloween “spells” and mix up a batch of potion over a campfire or on the stove. It can be a favourite soup or stew recipe, or cocktails and mocktails for the kids. Here’s a recipe for “Witch’s Brew,” courtesy of the Food Network® and Sandra Lee. Pour one 6-ounce package of lime gelatin into a large bowl. Slowly stir in 2 cups boiling water. Stir for at least 2 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 3 cups chilled pineapple juice. Let cool to room temperature. Purchase a plastic cauldron from a party supply store and one block of dry ice. Break up the dry ice and place (using tongs or heavy-duty gloves) into the bottom of the cauldron. Pour a little water on top just to cover to get the ice to start “smoking.” Place a punch bowl that fits inside the cauldron on top of the dry ice. Pour the drink mixture in the punch bowl. Slowly add a two-litre bottle of chilled lemon lime soda or ginger ale. If desired, add two cups chilled vodka. Stir gently to mix. Enjoy.
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(News Release) Enbridge Gas is helping the Wasaga Beach Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Project Assist–a program that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates. The Wasaga Beach Fire Department is responsible for the provision of fire and emergency response services on land and water, ongoing fire prevention and public education programs, free home escape plan consultations, safety inspections, residential and commercial inspections, emergency planning and active participation throughout the community and schools during Fire Prevention Week and Emergency Preparedness Week. The department has a full-time chief, full-time deputy-chief, and 20 full-time firefighters, as well as 16 volunteer firefighters. These firefighters work from two stations in the community. For more information, visit www.enbridgegas.com.
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Laugh your mask off The Collingwood Brewery brought some of the best comedians Canada has to offer for a night of outdoor social distancing stand-up comedy. As in the past, tickets to this one-of-a-kind comedy experience featuring award-winning comedians who have appeared on Just For Laughs, Comedy Network, and CBC sold fast. It was a chilly evening and the beer was cold but the comedy was hot and the laughs were non-stop! Photos/Story: Dave West Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca.
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Mini putt 4 Chloe Gary Sawatsky, owner of Skull Island Mini Golf in Wasaga Beach brought the community together on September 12th, by hosting a fundraiser for a local young girl named Chloe. It was an amazingly fun and successful day with generous community support. All of the proceeds (over $4000!) from the event were donated to help purchase Chloe’s special stand-up wheelchair which will improve her mobility. Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca
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