GOODLIFE GEORGIAN BAY WINTER 2017

COLLINGWOOD | WASAGA | BLUE MOUNTAINS | MEAFORD | THORNBURY & SURROUNDING AREAS

WINTER 2017

Holiday Treats!

Recipe on pg. 57

GOODLIFE GEORGIAN BAY EDITION

Inside Designer Sarah Richardson’s CREEMORE HOUSE

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Experience the beauty of Georgian Bay living.

Directly Across from Allenwood Beach A contemporary, year-round three bedroom, two bath home featuring an open concept main floor, wood burning fireplace, Urban kitchen, large outdoor deck with unobstructed views of the beach, in addition to a 500 square foot guest cottage. • Offered at $929,900

Beautifully Updated on a Private Lot

This 4 bedroom, 3 bath renovated home features hardwood floors, gorgeous trim and moulding, updated kitchen with granite countertops and a large living room with bright picture window. Lower level offers large family room, additional bedroom and updated bathroom • Offered at $539,900

For illustration purposes only.

Centrally located Custom Home (Occupancy early 2018)

A Charming Year-Round Customized Home

Just steps to the Nottawasaga River, this future 2 bedroom 2 bath home will feature engineered hardwood flooring, oak stairs, a custom kitchen, master bedroom with spa-like ensuite, and a bright unfinished basement with large windows and rough-in for bathroom.• Offered at $514,900

Situated on a beautiful 150 X 100 ft lot, this lovely renovated home features three bedrooms, a bright open concept living space with new kitchen, hardwood floors, a gas fireplace and sunroom with access to back patio area. • Offered at $389,900

Having lived in Wasaga Beach for over 30 years, Michelle knows the beauty of Georgian Triangle living. For over 10 years Michelle has been one of the top producing Realtors in Wasaga Beach in addition to the Southern Georgian Triangle Association of Realtors (SGBAR). With Michelle’s commitment to the community and the support of the RE/MAX team, she has shown many client’s that Wasaga Beach and surrounding areas are extraordinary places to live, work and play.

Sales Representative

Michelle Seip 705.446.4046 Direct

michelleseip@rogers.com

For all my current listings visit www.wasagabeachliving.com

RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc., Brokerage 1263 Mosley Street, Box 490, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1A5 Tel: 705.429.4500 Independently owned & operated

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contents

N OV E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 01 7 IN EVERY ISSUE

HOME

FOOD & DRINK

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LIVING WELL News, tips and fun facts

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IN THE CROWD

Under a Harvest Moon

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GIFT GUIDE

Great local finds for special people on your holiday shopping list

SPACE FOR SHARING

Two long-time sets of friends, one perfect property plus years of experience equals the ideal getaway for all

SARAH RICHARDSON GOES OFF THE GRID

The celebrity designer and HGTV star shares her experience designing and building her home in Creemore

IN THE KITCHEN WITH...

Top Shelf Bakery This high-end baker delivers her sweet creations to exclusive caterers, local restaurants and, luckily, the public

HEALTH 62

JOIN THE CLUB Collingwood Squash and Wellness Centre is bringing health to the community

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Cover photo by Ellie Kistemaker

Find the recipe on p. 57

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editor’s note

GOODLIFE GOODLIFE Publisher Dana Robbins

Regional General Manager Simcoe - York - Muskoka Shaun Sauve

Making Memories

General Manager Simcoe Elise Allain

This time of year always takes me back to the mouth-watering aromas coming from my mother’s kitchen. Her turkey was always juicy and accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole and homemade stuffing and gravy. And then there were the cookies: shortbread, gingerbread, pinwheels, thumbprints and usually some kind of square thrown in for good measure. She was — and still is — one of the best cooks I know, and her holiday feast was probably the highlight of the season for me.

With my own family, I confess, I have to take some shortcuts. Yes, I roast a wickedly good turkey and my garlic-whipped mashed potatoes are a family fave, but my stuffing comes from a box and my gravy from an envelope. And while I generally make about three kinds of cookies (often with children assisting), I don’t shy from supplementing my seasonal treats with offerings from local bakeries. That’s why I’m delighted to feature the delicious work of Collingwood’sTop Shelf Bakery on our holiday cover and in our pages. After all, if you don’t have time to bake yourself, buying from a local bakery is the next best thing (and probably better than what I can cook up anyway).

Don’t feel like baking? Step out and discover the newly rebranded Collingwood Squash and Wellness Centre. Feel like staying in? Then relax and read all about the custom-built Creemore home of designer and HGTV star Sarah Richardson. Happy holidays!

Editor Jacqueline Kovacs Copy Editor Deanna Dority Advertising Manager Pamela Amero Graphic Design Emily Ayranto Brenda Boon Nick Bornino Jennifer Dallman LuAnne Turner Advertising Representatives Pamela Amero Carolyn Brayiannis Dawn Clare Vic Dellarmora Wendy Sherk Chelsey Simon Patty Vance Photography Contributions Stacey Brandford Mike Guilbault Ellie Kistemaker Editorial Contributions Liz Bruckner, Nikki Cole, Katherine Elphick, Andrea Karr, Rachel Naud, Dawn Ritchie, Karen Robock, Doug Wallace

Jacqueline Kovacs 11 Ronell Cres.

Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J6 Phone: (705) 444-1875 Fax: (705) 444-1876 for advertising inquiries please email pamero@simcoe.com or call (705) 444-1875

Stuff I’m Swooning Over Over:

Statements opinions and point of view expressed are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, advertisers or GoodLife Georgian Bay. GoodLife is published four times per year: spring, summer, fall and winter.

For further information regarding all our products we invite you to call us at 705-444-1875

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Copper Blues BA R A N D G R I L L

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elcome to the pioneer restaurant in the Blue Mountain Village where our team of culinary and service professionals have been providing an unsurpassed dining experience for over a decade. First to open its doors in the Village, Copper Blues boasts ambiance, style and flair. Open 365 days a year we are here to host your every occasion; whether it be a romantic dinner for two or a corporate event of 300.

Our Executive Chef, Terry Prince, has hand-picked his outstanding culinary team and they, partnered with our

service enthusiasts, make our goal of striving for hospitality excellence possible.

Experience premier dining at its finest in a spectacular setting overlooking the Village Events Plaza and the Blue Mountains. Apres golf, ski, everything... try a Coppertini on our scenic terrace while enjoying local live music nightly on the Village Events stage. We serve lunch and dinner daily alongside our extensive wine and vintage list.

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience.

MENU APPETIZERS Our famous Louisiana Style Mussels Roasted Walnut Dusted Brie Fritters Appetizer Platter for Six Yam Frites Lamb Skewers Calamari

CHEF TERRY PRINCE

LUNCH

C H E F ’ S C R E AT I O N S

SALADS/SOUPS

Copper Burger Prime Rib Sandwich Tuna Melt Thai Red Curry Bowl Fish Tacos Smoked Turkey & Brie Black Bean Vegan Burger Portobello & Parmesan Ravioli Grilled Chicken Club

Surf & Turf Copper Blues Fettuccine Prime Rib Rack of Lamb Catch of the day 8oz New York Striploin Seafood Platter for Two Beef Tenderlion Nightly Specials

Beet & Goat Cheese Salad Pear & Gorgonzola Salad Grilled Shrimp & Baby Kale Caesar Black Bean Salad with Chicken Lobster Bisque

156 Jozo Weider Blvd. Blue Mountains • 705-446-2643 • www.copperblues.com

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Two heads ARE better than one!

Lorraine McDonald

Jane Moysey

Sales Representative

Offices conveniently located in Collingwood and Blue Mountain

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(705) 444-4216 (705) 888-1982 lorrainemcdonald@rogers.com jane@janemoysey.com

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CRANBERRY BAYSIDE Many reno’s, shows beautifully, 2 bedroom, 2 bath upper unit w bright open concept, vaulted ceiling & large deck, new a/c & furnace. Fee based use of pools, tennis, golf across the road, min`s to beaches & ski hills. Asking $289,999.

BLUE MTN EXEC BUNGALOFT At Windfall - 1 min to south chair, 3 bedrooms + sleeping loft/office, 3 full bathrooms, high end finishes & appliances, open great room w cathedral ceiling, 1.5 car garage, full lower level w walk-out. Asking $899,900.

THIS COULD BE YOUR VIEW!

W Collingwood waterfront townhome of 1500+ SF w modern kitchen & steambath upgrades, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, natural beach area for launch of small watercraft, & pools, tennis, golf across the road. Asking $469,900.

NIPISSING RIDGE LOT

Prime location, gorgeous views, area of $1.4M+ homes, Alpine & Craigleith Ski Clubs closeby. Natural gas, town water/sewer. Corner Courchevel & Nipissing Cres. Asking $399,900.

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living well

Put a

Ring

on It!

It’s one of the most recognized signs of the holidays — a wreath, hung on a door, used as a centrepiece or populated with candles. But wreaths have been used since ancient times to denote people’s heritage, occupations and achievements. Later, as a Christmas symbol, the wreath’s circular shape and evergreen construction were said to symbolize spirituality and everlasting life. These days, though, wreaths come in a range of sizes and are made from a variety of materials, so you can easily find one to suit your own style and budget.

Pom Pom Wreath

Flocked Winter Wreath

Pre-Decorated Artificial Wreath

Holly Berry Wreath

$29.96, walmart.ca

$60.99, walmart.ca

$27.98, walmart.ca

$39.98, walmart.ca

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living well | Home

TREND:

The Rustic Touch

If wintry weather is giving you a bad combination of cabin fever and the chills, consider a little decor therapy.

The Rustic Collection from Canadian home fashion and decor shop Bouclair is a new line that’s sure to bring warmth to any home. Picking up on the trend of wood details with brushed-metal accents, the collection offers a sophisticated yet rustic look.

You can find such pieces as a metaland-wood two-door buffet, fabric sectional sofa, mirrored pinewood and metal coffee table, and more.

Priced from $169.99 to $1,999.99, bouclair.com — Rachel Naud

BREAKING TRADITION

PHOT

Of all the familiar sounds of the holidays, the one that makes us cringe is the smashing of fragile glass ornaments hitting the floor on decorating day. This is usually quickly followed by the shooing of pets and small children from the area to avoid cut feet. This Christmas, however, you can change that not-so-great tradition. These shatterproof ornaments have the lustre of real glass but the safe practicality of plastic. Available separately or in a combo pack. $3.98 to $19.98, walmart.ca — R.N.

Powerful Stat If you’re feeling the pinch to heat your home this winter, you’re not alone. According to the Fraser Institute, from 2008 to 2016, electricity prices in Ontario rose by 71 per cent. To reduce your heating bill, consider installing a programmable thermostat, such as the Honeywell 7-Day Programmable Thermostat (Best Buy, $89.99), to adjust your home’s temperature according to your schedule.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO? Enbridge Natural Gas offers these tips: • Close doors in unused areas.

• Open blinds and curtains during the day to let the sun’s warmth in.

• Set the thermostat lower — a 3°C reduction can save you up to six per cent. — R.N.

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Bright Idea Remember the old “clap on, clap off” lighting system from the ’80s and ’90s? Well, new technology has pushed illumination light years forward. Philips Hue, from Philips Lighting, works seamlessly with voice-activated speaker Google Home. Use Google Home to control lighting and create the ideal ambience in your home. Simply say “Okay, Google, dim my dining room lights 20 per cent,” and your lighting wish will be Google’s command.

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SMART Grilling Well Done Barbecue season may be over, but grilling doesn’t have to wait until spring. This indoor grill combines the patented grilling technology from T-fal’s original OptiGrill with unique smart technology that lets you program your cooking setting and monitor the progress — all from an app on your smartphone. T-fal OptiGrill Smart, $329.99, available at Hudson’s Bay and Best Buy. — R.N.

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LOCAL EXPERTISE WITH A GLOBAL REACH

DEBRA GIBBON Sales Representative

(2016 Director’s Award Designate) CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE 393 First Street, Suite 100, Collingwood, Ontario O: 705.445.5454 | debragibbon.com | chestnutpark.com | debragibbon@rogers.com

CALL ME TO DISCUSS YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS C: 705.888.5832

AUTHENTIC • SINCERE • TRUSTWORTHY

THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT BUYERS OR SELLERS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT WITH A BROKERAGE.

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living well | Health

Puppy Love What parent hasn’t heard the plaintive plea: “Can we get a dog?” And often the answer is no, because of the work responsibility and sometimes a concern about the dirt and germs our four-legged friends may bring into our homes. But it may be time to give Fido a second thought. A new study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests that exposing kids to pets and other common indoor allergens before age three may prevent the development of asthma and other respiratory issues. That’s right, having a pooch may be even better for your kids than you thought. Just be prepared to take over your pup’s care needs once the novelty has worn off! — Karen Robock

Burn Out

Get in Gear

This upgraded GPS sports band from Samsung boasts smart new features, including nutrition tracking, swim training and sleep monitoring. Take it on the trails, to the gym or in the pool, so there’s no excuse for missing a workout this winter.

Automatic activity detection will recognize when you’re active — and customized personal motivation can prompt you to get moving when you need a kick in the butt!

Gear Fit2 Pro, $299.99 — K.R.

Fans of scented rooms, you may want to shelve those incense sticks, say French researchers. It turns out they give off pollutants like benzene and formaldehyde when they burn, which can cause respiratory problems and may even be carcinogenic. And that’s not the only fragrant danger. The study, by Directorate-Generale for Competition, Consumer Affairs and the Prevention of Fraud, found that many plug-in air fresheners and scented candles can also be harmful to indoor air quality. They recommend limiting the use of these products and opening a window or door for at least 10 minutes afterwards. — K.R.

It’s The Balm

Beat dry, chapped lips this winter by treating your pucker to a layer of protective and nourishing moisture. We love that these lippies contain natural pout-protecting ingredients like beeswax, antioxidant-rich orange extract and green tea leaf. — K.R. Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm, $4.89 Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy, $32 Drunk Elephant Lippe, $22

Rest Assured We all know how important a good night’s sleep is to our health, so many of us aim for a good “sleep hygiene” routine, including a warm bath, no electronics and a cooler temperature in the bedroom. But when was the last time you thought about the state of your mattress? If it’s old (over 10 years) and looks saggy or feels lumpy, it’s time for an upgrade. Consider it your holiday gift to yourself! This made-in-Canada mattress uses CertiPUR-US foam, meaning it’s free of harmful chemicals, and contains a stay-cool top layer for a more comfortable trip to dreamland. Best of all, it’s easy: Buy online and your new mattress ships straight to your door rolled in a box the size of a hockey bag.

Just move it to your bedroom, unroll it and hit the sheets. Still not convinced? Endy mattresses come with a risk-free 100-night trial, so you can, ahem, sleep on it. — K.R. $775 for a double at Endy.com

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Don’t spend another Winter Alone!

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living well | Food & Drink

That’s a Wrap?

Do you try to reduce waste with reusable containers, but end up using plastic wrap for food items that just don’t lend themselves to lidded containers? Here’s your green solution. These all-natural beeswax food wraps keep your leftovers fresher longer, reduce kitchen waste and make packing litterless lunches a snap. Just hand-wash in cold water and hang to dry, and you can reuse them again and again. $18 for 3 medium size at abeego.com — Karen Robock

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Cheers!

For a personalized gift, write a message on a bottle using a metallic marker.

Whether you’re ringing in the New Year or toasting a holiday feast, your guests will appreciate having a splash of this pretty bubbly. This special edition bottle of rosé also makes the perfect gift for the Champagne lover on your list.

Laurent-Perrier Champagne, $99

Got a foodie on your gift list? Or maybe the chillier temperatures are inspiring you to whip up big family dinners and lots of comfort food. Whatever the reason, you’ll find loads of mealtime inspiration in this season’s hottest cookbooks.

Set-it-and-forgetit meals make weeknight dinners a snap. Leave it to Martha to show us how to make everything from cinnamon buns to stews in the good old slow cooker. Martha Stewart’s Slow Cooker, $35.

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Take “Meatless Monday” to the next level. Toronto-based YouTube star Candice Hutchings’ new collection features 138 vegan recipes that promise to satisfy even the most enthusiastic meateaters. The Edgy Veg Cookbook, $32.95.

Food writer Amy Rosen is back for seconds with a sequel to her bestselling Toronto Cooks, including 100 recipes by 50 of the city’s top chefs. Toronto Eats, $37.95.

— K.R.

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Unity Market CAFÉ & STUDIOS

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nity Market Cafe & Studios is a hub in the city of Barrie for healthy food, local artwork, music, positive community activism, consciousness and events. Located at 25 Toronto St. in the heart of Barrie, Unity houses the largest selection of local art and hand made goods, a cafe focused on fair trade, organic and local foods and as well a "class A" recording studio.

The cafe serves soups, salads, panini's, wraps, baked goodies, smoothies, all day breakfast, a large selection of loose leaf teas, and specialty coffees. All made in house

by Chef Stacey Kilvert, the delicious and healthy food also offers vegan and gluten free options. With It's lovely vibes and artwork Unity gives it's patrons not only fantastic food but also an enlightening experience and hence it's nickname "The Inspiration Station" given by owner and operator Shane L.S. Dennis.

The back of Unity Market is a recording studio and home to The Lab Studio and Sprout Wise Media. Book rate for the recording studio is $45/ hour with an audio engineer. The live floor of the recording studio is also a fantastic rehearsal space for bands and drummers. With microphones, a PA head and speakers to plug into, as well as other instruments and amplifiers, the space is sound proof and acoustically treated professionally for quality rehearsal time.

Unity has many weekly and monthly ongoing events including: weekly community clean ups and improv jams and monthly events like poetry nights, drum circles, guitar circles and art jams. For a list of dates and times of the events please visit www.UnityMarket.ca See You here at Unity Market where the Community's heart lives

25 Toronto St., Barrie • 705-737-5208 Facebook/Unity Market Cafe & Studios • Instagram:@UnityMarket

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living well | Travel

Stopover: Los Angeles On your way to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii or Tahiti? Los Angeles is a cool place to pause en route to break up the journey. It also makes a great city start to a beach break if you’re heading to Mexico’s west-coast hot spots. For your short visit, it’s best to pick one or two neighbourhoods to concentrate on, rather than spreading yourself too thin around too much. Setting up home base in West Hollywood puts you within easy reach of the sensations of Sunset Strip, the riches of Beverly Hills, the glamour/ seediness of Hollywood proper and the serenity of Venice Beach. Foodies will have trouble narrowing down their restaurant choices. This is a town where even the burger joints make the top-10 lists. You’ll definitely need a car and a plan mapped out in advance — L.A. is not a place to wing it. Mix the kitsch with the cool stuff for an allaround great weekend. discoverlosangeles.com. —Doug Wallace

Turndown: Chic by Royalton All Exclusive Resort PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC This all-inclusive, adults-only hot spot on golden Uvero Alto Beach sports a glam Miami South Beach feel, with its five à la carte restaurants, 24-hour room service and premium drinks at six bars. It comes complete with an upscale casino, a state-of-the-art health and fitness complex and a headache-erasing Detox Oxygen Bar for short recreational oxygen shots. Go for the Diamond level for the butler perks and privileges. From $300, chicresorts. com. —D.W.

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ESSE NTIA L :

Sound Investment Isolate earplugs are a smart choice for travellers looking to catch a proper 40 winks. Tune totally out with an aluminum, titanium, gold or rhodium finish.

The aluminum version comes in a range of colours, while the denser titanium can sport a natural or mirror finish. Two sizes, too: standard (4 mm) and mini (2.5 mm, shown).

From $40, flareaudio.com. — D.W.

Flight Plan: See Ya! Canadians made

32.3 million overnight trips outside the country in 2015, of which 82% were for leisure.

This is more than twice as many international leisure trips per capita than

in the United States.

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REAL ESTATE

Barb Picot & Ron Picot Sales Representatives

705-445-5454 ThePicotTeam.com

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

THE DO’S AND DONT’S OF RENOVATING WHEN CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR HOME DO: • Know which improvements have the highest ROI (Return On Investment).

Kitchen and bathroom remodels are the two best investments.

• Get a couple estimates and check credentials of the experienced tradespeople doing the work.

• Have a Detailed Contract that specifies budget plans/separate sub-contractor agreements, payment details/completion dates.

Put your money where it makes sense.

Lower cost projects result in better returns: 1) Small Kitchen Remodels – new commercial-looking appliances, natural wood or stone floors/countertops, paint cupboards and replace hardware.

2) Minor Bathroom changes – New modern sink or toilet, mirrors & lighting, walk-in

showers have replaced whirlpool tubs if in need.

3) A fresh coat of neutral paint color inside doesn’t cost much - at the top of the list for ROI. 3) A new roof – If the roof is leaking, buyers won’t go beyond that – replace it.

4) Flooring – Installing new floors can be expensive. Replace linoleum/old worn broadloom but steam clean and remove stubborn carpet stains professionally.

5) Doors and Windows – Only replace the windows that require it. A new front door can add life to a dreary entrance.

5) Curb Appeal - Create a sense of “Welcome”. If they don’t like what they see outside, they may not come inside.

7) Patio/Decks/Terraces/Gardens – Simple landscaping, potted flowers and keep a well-maintained yard.

DON’T: 1) Major Kitchen renovations – Big isn’t necessarily better. Structural changes are not necessary.

2) Major Bathrooms renovations - Floor to ceiling steam showers, flooring, tiles and upgraded cabinetry can wait for the next owner.

3) Invisible Improvements – ie Plumbing/ HVAC – Buyers won’t pay for extras they can’t see.

4) Don’t start knocking out walls.

5) Elaborate Landscaping Projects – Decks/ Patios – Buyers want to do it themselves and add their own personal touch.

6) Skip the Swimming Pool.

What you get back on your investment depends on the value of your house, the value of the houses in your immediate neighborhood, how soon you will be selling after the improvements are completed, the housing market where you live and the quality of the project you are doing.

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I would like to thank the man who changed the course of my life, our family lawyer ,Don McKay in Wasaga Beach. He acted as a mentor and provided guidance during trying times. Thanks to Don, I found a new interest, Banks & Finance.

My Father Ernest Stanford was the strongest teacher in my life. He built homes and cottages in Wasaga Beach and area for more than 50 years starting in the 1930’s.

My mother Hazel Stanford taught me how to help people in the community. She served for many years with the Recreation committee, many years as a Girl Guide leader, and took over as head of the Wasaga Art Group in 1973. One of many of the pictures she painted is in the Wasaga Stars Arena.

I wanted a challenge and became a mortgage agent. I sought out one of the best mortgage brokers in Ontario to work with and learn. I discovered a new frontier of the lending world called Alternative Lending

Mortgage Alternatives received a contract to help clients of one of the Chartered Banks from all over the province looking for help getting a mortgage. We have helped a lot of people with difficult mortgage situations.

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JULIA STANFORD, BROKER OF RECORD / OWNER HOMELIFE ALL POINTS REALTY INC., BROKERAGE*

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et me introduce myself; I am Julia Stanford, I lead a life full of love, happiness and strength. My heritage is Russian, German, Ukrainian, and Polish.

I graduated as an Engineer from the University of Kiev. After that I took two years of Law at the Moscow University.

While in Law School I owned & operated a Construction Company. I believe in education, knowledge and hard work.

My life long drive and determination comes from a childhood story. It is about two frogs that fall into a pot of cream. They tried to get out, but they could not. They both

swam for a while when one frog gave up and sank to the bottom. The other frog was very tired too but told himself, I will not give up, and kept fighting. By morning the cream started to feel a little hard. He was winning so he swam even harder. Soon he was standing on butter and jumped out. I love that frog.

It’s me. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” I have been in Real Estate for many years, as well as owning a Mortgage Brokerage.

In 2017, I opened HomeLife All Points Realty Inc., Brokerage in Barrie, and will open a Branch office in Wasaga Beach shortly.

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At HomeLife All Points Realty Inc., Brokerage we uphold an ongoing commitment to providing an elevated level of personal service to our clients. Our realtors have access to an excellent Technology and Marketing package as well as training from HomeLife University.

Because we expect more from our associates, you can expect more from us when it comes to the important sale or purchase of your property. When it comes to your next move, we want you to experience the difference of HomeLife Higher Standards.

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CATHY BRADFORD Sales Representative

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athy Bradford has been in Real Estate for close to 30 years. Her background is in marketing, economics, statistics & business law and has worked in advertising, marketing & sales. Cathy has worked the Toronto GTA areas, Peel and Brant County Markets before coming to the Wasaga Beach area 14 years ago.

Cathy is a member of the Canadian Real Estate Association, Ontario Real Estate Association and the Southern Georgian Triangle Association of Realtors. She is continually upgrading her skills through continuing education and professional development.

Cathy specializes in residential, waterfront

and vacation property.

Cathy has great communication skills especially listening skills, to understand the needs of her clients and provide the best possible service. As your REALTOR®, Cathy has the ability to negotiate well and in a manner that is mutually acceptable to all parties involved. In order to be a good negotiator, Cathy possess strong “people skills” and genuinely enjoys working and dealing with various types of people. Cathy is familiar with the Georgian Triangle Area including Tiny, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and Blue Mountain.

Cathy will be able to assist you in finding out

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local school information, town demographics and more. As a buyers or seller, you can trust her implicitly and know that she has a passion for the business and will be helpful during the process and not intrusive. Whether Buying or Selling, quality service, represent your interests to the fullest.

Cathy is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of service possible.

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BLUESHORES FLOWERS & DESIGN CENTRE… WEDDINGS` SYMPATHY` REFURBISHED ANTIQUES` UNIQUE GIFTS` HOME DÉCOR` ARTWORK Celebrating Life’s Moments We are a local Wasaga Beach florist proudly serving Wasaga & surrounding areas for over 7 years. We have moved, our shop now offers so much more than flowers! We have a larger variety of fresh flowers and creative unique gift ideas to suit any style or budget. Our Flowers are Uniquely Designed and Affordably Priced. It is our pleasure to assist you with any local, as well as worldwide deliveries and remember that corporate accounts are always welcome. For your convenience, we offer daily floral delivery to local funeral homes and hospitals. We hope you enjoy your online shopping experience with secure 24-hour flower ordering right at your fingertips. You may call us during business hours or after hours to place orders.

Home Décor & Gift Ideas Home is where the heart is! And it’s where you show off your unique style! Whether it’s for your home or for a unique gift idea, come and browse through our many one of a kind items for sale from; artwork, antiques, pillows, ornaments, silk flower pieces and more!

Offering Home Staging & Design Solutions Interior Design We offer a range of decorating & design plans for home owners who would like our help in designing and redesigning their homes. We focus on creating beautiful spaces that are tailored to individual styles & needs of our clients. Create your sanctuary ~ Your One Of A Kind Look ~ No job too big or small ~ We work with your budget. FREE Consultations!

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CHRISTINE SMITH Broker

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s a full-time REALTOR® registered with the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS®, Christine offers a background in customer service and online marketing which she finds to be great tools in helping clients with buying and selling Real Estate throughout Collingwood, Thornbury and Meaford as well as other communities across Southern Georgian Bay. Christine was born and raised in Southampton, England and left there at the age of nineteen to explore the world. This journey started in Toronto, Ontario where she planned to stay for one year before moving on. But she stayed and had a successful career with Via Rail Canada in Safety and Security.

After VIA Rail, Christine backpacked for a couple of years across countries such as Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and

India, where she was fortunate enough to meet Mother Theresa, before moving back home to England to look after her parents.

Upon returning to Canada, Christine decided to leave the City of Toronto and was looking for somewhere with a lake ( for her dog Tanglefoot). She looked at many areas in Ontario but could not find the right place, she wanted a four seasons community that also had nice shopping and restaurants, a small town with a city feel. A friend from Toronto suggested she look at the Town of Collingwood. She came up to the area bought a house that day and moved within thirty days. Christine considers this to be her wisest move ever and although moving here on her own and knowing no one -- Christine knew it would not be hard making new friends and having a great lifestyle here.

Christine bought her house in the Blue Mountain area with views to the mountain and sitting on a golf course and a huge back yard for Tanglefoot!

Another great move was getting her real estate license a career that she has always been interested in. It has never been a “job” for her as she loves each day doing what she enjoys and meeting lovely people. She has become one of the top realtors in the area and has won awards each year being at Royal LePage Locations North. For the past 2 years Christine has won the highly prestigious Diamond Award which puts her in the top 3% Royal Le Page National Sales. She says it’s easy to do something you love when it doesn’t feel like work. She says her fellow team mates and Broker at Royal LePage Locations North are a fabulous bunch to work with and make everyday enjoyable.

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ori started her career in Toronto as an Executive Assistant. Lori is dedicated and loves her children and many grandchildren. Lori has a natural talent for design and has applied this to 3 successful house flips.

Lori started making headboards for her granddaughters and enjoyed it so much she decided to start this business. Lori is now applying this passion and these skills in creating wonderful high quality headboards while providing excellent customer service.

Ted is also a big part of the business, just recently retired and doing the things he loves to do. This includes loving his many children and grandchildren, fishing, boating and being creative through the process of creating high quality headboards. Before retiring Ted worked extensively with national design firms and furniture provides. Ted bring this experience and knowledge to creating a wonderful high-quality product for you.

We promise to always provide value and outstanding service, regardless of your lifestyle need, design and preference.

The right care can ensure the success of any

remodeling effort. We believe in partnership & trust and work with you to create a great space.

We design and build custom upholstered headboards that will make you proud to display in your bedroom.

Our mission is to provide exceptional, personalized service to all our customers. We will deliver no headboard without achieving exactly what each and every customer wants.

Each and every headboard will be of the highest quality with exceptional prices.

Every customer will have pride of ownership in their custom headboard.

Whether it’s our quick, quality, friendly service or the honesty and value we bring to every interaction, our customers love us. We’re famous for: • Timely, quality construction • Friendly service • Honest cost estimates • Beautiful designs • Good selection of Fabrics

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We come to work smiling and ready to build your dream. We have a passion for creating your headboard and we have the experience and talent that qualifies us to work on your design.

We Truly Care We’re committed to providing you with the highest level of service, so you’ll always choose us for your headboard modeling needs.

We know that remodeling upsets your life and is not fun or convenient. So, we want make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible for you. We genuinely care about your project and your experience, and it shows.

We’ll come to you, listen to your needs and wants, and then come back to you with a logical, feasible plan that works for you. Our first-time customers continually become our repeat customers time and time again, choosing us for all their headboard needs. Call us today, and see what our commitment to quality is all about!

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s a REMAX Sales Representative for 18 years, Lisa has always had a passion for helping people through the process of buying and selling their homes. Lisa makes the whole process easy for her clients right from the home staging, photography and presentation of your home to prospective buyers. She is an experienced Real Estate Salesperson with a high level of integrity and good listening skills. Lisa is very knowledgable of the housing market in the Georgian Bay area including Collingwood, Blue Mountain, Wasaga Beach & Stayner. She enjoys helping people in their search to find their perfect home, cottage or ski chalet. Lisa goes above and beyond to make sure her clients are

happy with the end result.

Lisa Mantella was born and raised in Toronto and her family had cottages in Wasaga Beach, where she spent every summer. Her parents and sisters/brother stayed in the main cottage and rented the other four cottages. Saturday was always a fun and busy day getting the rentals in and out, before heading to the beach. She has many fond memories of Wasaga Beach. In l992 her family bought their own cottage on the beach and her 2 children grew up as she did in Wasaga Beach with her son playing hockey in Collingwood and skiing at Blue Mountain every weekend. Lisa recently had a new ‘Beach House’ built by Patten & Sons from Collingwood and

now resides in Wasaga Beach. She loves the relaxed lifestyle and finds the Community very welcoming with lots to offer. She likes to walk the beach and watch the gorgeous sunsets, bike, golf and enjoys many community events and live music in the area.

Lisa believes in giving back and is a supporter of the Children’s Miracle Network. With the collective efforts of tens of thousands of Remax Associates who participate in the Miracle Home program by making donations with each real estate transaction. Remax has raised nearly $100 million for kids across North America.

Lisa would love to help you find your ‘perfect home’.

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TREE GREEN TEAM Custom Handcrafted Live Edge Furniture

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ree Green Team specializes in handcrafted live edge harvest tables, live edge dining tables, boardroom & conference tables, live edge vanities, bars and so much more. 100% Salvaged trees brought back to life in the form of Canadian handcrafted live edge furniture.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind and alongside our design consultants, Tree Green Team will help you create that exclusive table you have been searching for.

From start to finish, our Lead Craftsman Edwin Patino oversees the entire process of bringing each tree back to life. His attention to detail ensures each tree is a masterpiece, from the milling of the log, all the way through

to choosing each and every rock for that personalized resin inlay.

They do not cut living trees for the purpose of building their live edge furniture. “We strongly believe in preserving the beauty Mother Nature has given us and we do that by highlighting her artwork in the creation of functional live edge furniture pieces.�

Their style brings the outdoors in by hand picking every tree that they work with.

Every piece is sure to become an heirloom to be enjoyed for generations in your home, office or cottage. Visit their website www.treegreenteam.com to view their extensive photo gallery. You can also read reviews from

their many happy customers located around the world.

Experience the splendor of visiting their wooden wonderland at the Slab Museum located in the town of the Blue Mountains.

Meet the team, wander the yards and finish the tour by hand picking your very own slab from the Single Slab Signature Series. Bring the family and enjoy a very fun & unique process that you will hold close to your heart.

Contact the Tree Green Team for a quote or to set up a personal tour of their facility.

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SIMCOE ROOFING SOLUTIONS About Us Simcoe Roofing offers the best roofing Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Area has to offer.

Whether you need emergency roof repair, a roof replacement, or you require a roof inspection to ensure that there are no issues or damages to your roof, we have the skills and expertise to get you the best roof over your head. Family owned and operated since 1979, and continue to be the preferred roofing company for personal and commercial roofing needs in Simcoe County and area.

We know that we provide the best roofing in the area, and these five characteristics are only a few of the traits that make us unique.

High Quality Advice We understand that many materials are not compatible with all roof replacements or repairs, and using improper products is the leading cause of defective roofs. We are dedicated to providing you with the best materials & roofing so your new roof can look good while providing you with the best protection.

Value You may of heard of “fly-by-night” roofing companies that guarantee you immediate and budget friendly roofing repairs, but do a subpar job that just creates even more damage. At Simcoe Roofing, we place quality and customer service as our highest priorities, and make sure the roof replacement or repair is done right the first time.

Honesty We’ll be honest with you. We’ll tell you if you need a new roof. But we’ll also tell you if you only need a repair.

Technical Expertise WE stay on top of new developments in the roofing industry through ongoing training and seminars. This key strategy allows us to provide you with the best installations possible.

Warranty We provide the most comprehensive warranty in the business. Your roof is as important to us the day it’s installed as it is ten years from now, so we ensure that it has long term warranty coverage. For more information about our roofing warranty, contact us today!

SIMCOE ROOFING Family run since 1979 offering New Roofs, Roof Repairs, Complete Roofing Solutions. We are fully insured.

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BEACH BABY BATH & BODY Toxin Free, Artisan Made Skincare

No, It’s not a baby store. The historic, rustic 1800’s cabin with the blue shutters in the West end is home to an entire line of Artisan handcrafted skincare, made in-house.

Since 2005, Jessica Scott, a Soapmaker by trade, has formulated and created divine smelling skin goodies using essential oils, local, wildcrafted and organic ingredients.

It began with a simple bar of honey soap, when her first baby started having skin issues and sensitivities. She traced the reactions back to the family’s synthetic detergents, lotions, and highly fragranced soaps and washes. Beach Baby was born in 2010 after five years of researching, formulating, testing, and named after the

family’s love for Wasaga, their home for nearly 40 years.

Today that simple bar of soap has expanded to lip balms, sugar scrubs, bath bombs, tub teas, an essential oil line, natural perfumes, men’s shaving and beard care, candles, a natural dog line, home products, makeup and more. They also feature local talented Artisans that complement their products for a unique shopping experience every time.

parabens, propylene glycol, triclosan, GMOs, formaldehyde-releasing ingredients, or DEA/BHT/TEA. They are certified cruelty free through Leaping Bunny, 100% vegetarian, and registered with Health Canada.

From their bestselling seasonal Lump of Coal Soap, to the shaving bar made with our local Cerveza, you can always find one-of-a-kind handmade gifts for any occasion.

Your skin is your largest organ. Do you know it can absorb 20-100% of what goes on it? Beach Baby is not only proud of what goes in their products, but most of all what doesn’t. You will never find synthetic fragrances or preservatives,

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Gift Guide Great local finds for special people on your holiday shopping list

Accent Cabinet The Brick Collingwood 511 Hume Street, Collingwood, 705-444-6341 Swathed in a striking blue hue, the cabinet is sure to make a lasting and colorful impression. Tempered glass doors with metal detailing accentuate the Mediterranean style.

Intricate hardware and bun feet add the finishing touches. Sale $339.00

The Gift of Bling Imagine Jewellery & Diamonds, 133 33rd St. N., unit 3, Wasaga Beach, 705-429-9000 The ultimate gift — real diamonds for the one you care for. Pricing varies.

For the Foodie Collingwood Olive Oil Co. 42 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood Who can resist fresh poured boxed sets of olive oil and balsamic? $28 to $38

100% Natural Beard Oil Beach Baby Botanical Bath & Body 3091 Mosley Street Wasaga Beach 705-790-6325 The perfect stocking stuffer or Father's day gift.

This 3-in-1 luxury oil with Hemp, Jojoba and Argan soothes and conditions unruly whiskers. $15.00 / 30ml

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Soothing Relief Harbourlife Holistics Minerals Supplements Spa 930 River Road W., unit 1, Wasaga Beach, 705 352 3530 Harbourlife Split cream is for fissures in hands and feet. Their Face Cream is said to peel years off your appearance and the calendula cream clears up rosacea, allergic rashes and other minor skin irritations. All natural hypoallergenic ingredients. $22.00/2-oz jar or a package of 3 for $50.00

Best Foot Forward Osborne’s Jewel Box 489 River Road W., Wasaga Beach Moccasins for men or women, all made in Canada. $43.99 to $252.99

Pretty in Pink BlueShores Flowers & Design Centre 1288 Mosley Street, Unit 5, Wasaga Beach, 705-429-2695 This antique vanity is professionally finished with Para Paints in New Romantics. Romance meets boho flair for a truly unique, feminine look that pushes the boundaries of design. $525.00

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Hot Stuff Do winter’s cold, dark days have you wishing you had a fireplace, or an additional fireplace? These days, installation can be as easy as bringing one home and plugging it in. And if the words “electric fireplace” conjure up images of cheesy glowing fake logs, fear not: modern units come in a range of styles — from traditional and rustic to sleek and contemporary — as well as sizes and budgets, and can work in any space. This Tyson media cabinet with a built-in electric fireplace adds warmth, ambience and functionality with its open-storage design. Plus, it warms up to 1,000 square feet and comes with either traditional logs or acrylic ice. $1,099.99, dimplex.com.

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Space for Sharing Two long-time sets of friends, one perfect property plus years of experience equals the ideal getaway for all

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The kitchen’s top-of-the-line features include two large islands, built-in coffee maker, ice machine, two dishwashers and a restaurant-style refrigerator. The lighting above the island, meanwhile, strikes a contemporary note with the square shape and black metal, while adding softness to the overall space.

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estled on just under an acre of land, steps away from Blue Mountain Resort, is a cozy getaway that any outdoor enthusiast would love to call home.

Shaun and Sarah Stevens, along with longtime friends and business partners Michelle and Jeremy Doornbosch, purchased the property at 108 Craigmore in the Village of Blue Mountain with the intention of creating a modern-yet-cozy cottage for their two families to enjoy together. The end result — a 5,000-square-foot multi-family home — has exceeded their expectations.

Shaun and Michelle acknowledge that by adding their combined experience as designers, planners, builders and real estate brokers, they have established a miniature dream team that has allowed them to bring the two families together by creating a unique space they can all enjoy.

“This offered a great opportunity to buy into this type of lifestyle by embarking on this challenge together,” Shaun says. “You could do this by yourself, but you’d be broke. By doing this together, it gave us a bigger and better space for less money.”

The home offers a number of top-of-the-line features, including a chef-style kitchen with two large islands, built-in coffee maker, ice machine, two dishwashers and restaurant-style refrigerator. The couples wanted to ensure the kitchen had the perfect blend of modern and comfortable by combining quarter-sawn walnut floors with a mix of high-gloss acrylic countertops and stainless steel appliances.

The unique lighting above the islands adds to the contemporary feel with its square shape and black metal, but also adds softness, Michelle says.

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The open-concept family room features a custom-made 20-person couch where the two families can gather to watch movies on rainy days or warm up in front of the five-foot-wide natural gas fireplace. The laundry room offers plenty of storage space, with deep drawers for kids to use and hooks for ski gear. The staircase, with its blend of wood stainless steel cable, is also a show-stopper.

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the style through the entire house when we started with those lights.”

The oversized kitchen is ideal for entertaining, and leads into an open-concept dining room featuring a 12-foot walnut table, perfect for any large family meal.

The main floor also has an open-concept family room featuring a custom-made 20-person couch, where both families can lounge together while watching a movie on a rainy day. It also offers the perfect spot to warm up, thanks to the stunning five-foot-wide natural gas fireplace, which boasts flames that reach 2½ feet high.

“We did that because it’s the only one you can buy that has the natural look of a wood burner,” Shaun says. Along with the natural stone fireplace surround, they installed a mantel created with a structural beam from a barn built in 1918 in Grand Bend, Ont. What stands out the most, however, is the eye-catching hot-rolled sheets of steel centred between the wood, enhancing this already stunning feature.

“We knew the inside was modern,” Michelle says, “but with it being a cottage geared towards winter, we still wanted it to have a warmth to it. It fits the feeling of the winter, but also the look of the outside.” She notes that their design was centred around the fireplace.

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On the second floor are two master bedrooms, which flank two additional bedrooms for the kids, each with its own ensuite.

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“A lot of people who design modern homes will do the modern both in and out, but they are just too cold-looking,” Shaun says. “They don’t feel warm, comfy and cottagey.”

Given the amount of stuff nine people can accrue, the design also includes a large, custom-made mudroom that can store the plethora of mitts, hats and gear required to enjoy a winter up in Simcoe County.

“Because of the five kids, and because we are all skiers, we needed a lot of space,” Shaun says.

“We came from a very small cabin with nine of us on top of each other, so we have set it up so that the kids have their own drawers inside the walk-in closet in the laundry room, just off the mudroom area.” There are also shelves for ski helmets and other items.

Looking up, your eyes follow the lines of the home’s stairs and structural beams, created from TimberStrand structural lumber. The stair stringers and railing are stainless steel cable, helping to add to the warm but rustic feeling of this home. The second floor holds two master suites, plus two other bedrooms, each with its own ensuite.

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“We basically designed the left-hand side of the house to be able to have views of the hill and the lights at nighttime,” Michelle says. “Pretty much no matter where you are in the house, you can see the hill.”

The build took about a year to complete, but both families are thrilled with the outcome and how their combined expertise has created a vacation home they can all enjoy.

Says Michelle: “We really wanted a warm and comfortable feeling that invites you to come in and make yourself at home.”

The fully finished basement is home to a games room with a large-screen TV. It’s also a great space for entertaining guests, with its cushy seating and bar area, featuring a live-edge countertop.

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The celebrity designer and HGTV star shares her experience designing and building her planet-friendly home in Creemore

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Sarah Richardson Goes Off the Grid

reemore is a bucolic community with picture-postcard vistas and an artsy, farm-to-fork sensibility. This little piece of rural heaven is also the location where designer and HGTV star Sarah Richardson chose to build her 5,000-square-foot, off-thegrid dream home.

Operating as her own general contractor, along with husband Alexander Younger, Richardson faced the biggest design challenge of her celebrated career: Ensuring that their new home would tick all the boxes for their happy family of four while remaining sustainable in today’s energy-challenged world was a tall order. But Richardson got the job done and chronicled the journey in her newest HGTV hit, Sarah Off the Grid.

Now that the series is complete, Richardson squeezed a little time into her packed schedule to share her creative inspirations, amusing anecdotes and a few of the bumps along the road.

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feature | Profile How did you wind up choosing Creemore as your location?

I was the designer for a house that was being built in the area and that is how we originally discovered it. We bought the property and then the network asked me to do another TV series. We’d been working on drawings for over four years — designing it, thinking about where to site the buildings and what we were going to do. It was perfect for everybody. This is it, this is forever and we are never moving.

What plans do you have for the land?

We have 100 acres and have no current plans for livestock. But we are fully off the grid, which is incredible and satisfying because my husband, Alex [Younger], worked hard to make that dream come true. For now, we are going to focus on enjoying the landscape and the area and all the natural resources.

sure that we weren’t looking out at a western view full of wind turbines.

would recommend to anybody. The first step, though, is to know how you want to live.

Who was your architect?

John Robinson. He has a company called Robinson Residential and he’s out in Regina.

They’re a plan company, so they offer readyto-go house plans, but they also do full custom residential. This is the third collaboration with John and my team. He’s amazing. He listens, he’s thoughtful and he’s dedicated to getting it right. We really worked hand in hand together as a team, which is something I

What elements did you know you had to have inside your home?

We knew we wanted the house to be heated by wood stoves. So, there are three wood stoves and two fireplaces that act as a major engine for heat to help us reduce our consumption of propane.

The fireplaces are made by Renaissance and they’re fantastic. I can’t say enough good things about them — they light fast and they

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Were you worried at all about maintaining your country views with developers seizing so much farmland these days?

It was a big concern for us. We look out at the Niagara Escarpment. Choosing to settle in an area that has conservancies and protocols in place was very important for us. It’s part of the reason we waited before building, to en-

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The entire main floor is an open space, so designer Sarah Richardson chose a neutral colour palett she could live with for a long time. Fabrics used throughout the house are from the newest collection she designed for Kravet. “I’m known for creating spaces with a certain level of comfort,” she says.

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feature | Profile draw well. You’ve got the glass doors that drop down so you don’t lose heat when it’s not in use. And then you can leave the door open in the summer months so that you have good airflow.

What was your greatest challenge in the build?

The biggest aspect was adding the general contractor responsibilities. It meant that all of those elements were pressing and demanding every day, and the design decisions often got bumped to a little later. When, in a normal scenario, I might be thinking about the fabrics and the style of the furnishings, the kitchen and the cabinetry, instead we were working on the roof, the siding, the insulation, the drywall, the flooring, the plumbing, the electrical — and it just meant those things got shunted a little further down the line. But in the end, I don’t think it suffered. It just was a bit of a juggling act.

We really have had the worst of the worst luck with grass because of all the rain. In total, there’ve been four hydroseedings. Nobody wants to watch thousands of dollars get washed away. There are expenses that happen when you’re building a house, but you don’t expect it to all end up at the bottom of the valley. The bottom of the valley is very green.

What’s your favourite design feature?

I think I’d have to say it’s the belvedere. It’s such a special spot and it has wow factor. But it’s not there for show; it’s there for enjoyment. We go there if there’s a storm coming in. It’s such a nice place to escape to and have a quiet coffee in the morning or listen to the frogs chirping at night.

What was the impetus behind creating the belvedere?

We always wanted the house to look as if it had always been there, belonged there and would stand the test of time. There’s a great book called A Field Guide to American Houses [by Virginia Savage McAlester] — it’s like the bible of American architecture, so Alex and I spent a lot of time reviewing. When

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“We wanted the house to look as if it had always been there” The belvedere is Richardson’s favourite design feature in the house. “It’s such a nice place to excape to and have a quiet coffee in the morning or listen to the frogs chirping at night,” she says.

we sat down with John, what kept coming out was we wanted the house to be built like a barn, like a rectangle, that would be easy to erect and easy to heat. We didn’t want a whole bunch of wings, but we wanted to have character and personality, and the belvedere was a design flourish that came up a few times.

We didn’t want it to be just decorative, we wanted it to be functional, so John designed it to be a great hangout space. I’m sort of known for creating spaces that offer a certain level of comfort. It’s not just beauty and hard edges alone: it’s spaces that really draw you in that you can enjoy. That’s always front and centre on my design agenda.

How did you choose your fabrics?

This project gave me the opportunity to use my newest collection that I designed for Kravet. So, a lot of the fabrics that you see throughout the house — on the window coverings, as upholstery, everything actually — I designed. So that’s kind of a proud moment.

How did you choose the colour palette?

When you think about forever and about investing in a home, you have to think, “What have I always loved for the last 20 years and what will I still love for the next 20 and beyond?” The entire main floor is an open space, so a soft neutral palette. We wanted each

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Richardson and her husband, Alexander Younger, had 60 solar panels installed to power their home. It's enough to run five fridges, multiple dishwashers plus a washer and dryer. Lower left: A sampling of Richardson's newest fabric designs.

room to feel sort of signature to where it was located and what it looked out to.

Our daughter Robin loves to sit on the window bench and draw. She’s always thinking about creative ideas, so that became the idea of blue-sky thinking, and she wanted blue, whereas her sister’s room looks out to the forest and the trees, and she embraced the green.

In our bedroom, we wanted to feel like we were waking up in a cloud, so it’s really soft. The bunk room has a sunny feeling — it’s bright and cheery and happy, and all kids have fun in a bunkroom. The guest room was to have a feeling of luxury and warmth that would make people feel cozy and welcome.

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fourth project that Alex has done with them. He built an off-grid cottage in 1998, so he has 20 years of experience under his belt in terms of how to power and live off the grid. This was our most ambitious by far. He was the driving force behind the off-grid aspect from beginning to end. I was just the beneficiary.

You’ve got 5,000 square feet — that’s a big house. A lot to clean?

We have a robot vacuum. We like to entertain and it really works for that. It’s a big house, but we can run everything with our solar system — we run five fridges, including bar fridges, we have multiple dishwashers, washer and dryer. If you design a system right, you can live as though you’re sacrificing nothing.

Creemore is such a quaint town with boutiques and cafés. Everybody’s moving up from the city now. What do you wish Creemore had more of, or what does it need?

Creemore has everything going for it! What it needs is more people using all of the great businesses that are there. If you love everything about your small town, you have to shop there. You want the businesses to thrive, and that’s part of my agenda and why we decided to share the fact that we’re in Creemore. We think it’s a wonderful part of the world and we wanted to shout it from the rooftops and tell people where we were and how much we loved it. And what do I think we need? I think we need a great hotel. And I’m available to design it.

How many panels did you put in?

Sixty. We worked with Sentinel Solar. It’s the third or

Watch HGTV’s Sarah Off the Grid for the story of this design-and-build in Creemore.

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Local Spirit The holidays have arrived early for whisky fans as Collingwood Whisky has released its Town Collection Double Barreled Whisky.

Using Georgian Bay water and Canadian grains, and matured in handmade American white oak barrels, Collingwood Whisky has gained a reputation for producing top-notch spirits. “At the heart of the Collingwood Whisky brand are locally sourced ingredients and the craftsmanship of our dedicated people,” says David Dobbin, vice-president of Canadian Mist Distillers. While the company’s original blend is a classic, the new double barreled, with its extended maturation process, introduces exciting new tasting notes, such as dry cinnamon spice, toasted oak and lightly dried orchard fruit, for a smooth, warm finish.

The Town Collection, Collingwood Double Barreled Canadian Whisky is available at selected LCBO locations throughout Ontario for $44.95.

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Chocolate Kisses (recipe from Tanya Mear, Top Shelf Bakery)

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he holiday season is the sweetest time of the year for Tanya Mear, owner of Collingwood’s Top Shelf Bakery.

“I’m in non-stop baking mode,” the red seal pastry chef says. “It’s pretty hectic, but I love it!”

Founded eight years ago, Top Shelf Bakery was originally based in Bracebridge. When Mear’s husband got a job in Collingwood four years ago, the couple and their two young children moved — and so did the bakery.

A passionate baker since age 17, Mear trained at Banff’s Rimrock Resort Hotel under Canadian pastry chefs James Holehouse and Guy Vaugeois. “I honed my skills under these two amazing teachers,” she says. “Both of them competed internationally at pastry chef competitions.”

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½ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 2 tbsp milk icing sugar for rolling 30 chocolate kisses, unwrapped In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly add egg and vanilla and mix until well combined.

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, then add milk and mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Cover and refrigerate dough for one hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a spoon, scoop about 2 teaspoons of dough into 30 balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and roll in icing sugar until lightly coated. Place balls on baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly golden around edges.

Let cool for 5 minutes, top each cookie with a kiss, then immediately place cookies in the freezer until completely cool, so the kiss doesn’t melt.

Makes 30 cookies.

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Classic Gingerbread (recipe from Tanya Mear, Top Shelf Bakery) 3 cups ½ tbsp ½ tbsp ½ tsp ½ tsp ½ tsp ½ cup ½ cup ½ cup ½ cup 1 ½ tsp

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In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. Add flour mix and stir until well combined.

Divide dough in half, pat down into 1½-inch-thick rounds, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to ¼ inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. When cookies are done, they will look dry, but still be soft to the touch. Remove from baking sheet to cool on wire racks. Once cool, the cookies can be frosted with the icing of your choice.

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combined. Beat in icing sugar in 3 additions; beat for 4 minutes or until very stiff. Add desired food colouring. If icing gets too dry to spread or pipe, stir in a few drops of water.

Cover with a damp towel to prevent icing from drying out.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until thoroughly combined. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, beat in half of dry ingredients. Using a large spoon, stir in remaining dry ingredients.

Divide dough in half and pat into rounds. Wrap well and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough about ¼ inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. If using, apply coloured sugar directly onto cookies before baking. Transfer to baking sheets and bake on upper and lower racks of oven for 10 minutes, switching pan positions after 5 minutes. The cookies are done when edges begin to brown.

Cool on sheets until firm, then transfer to rack to cool completely. Decorate cookies as desired.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Make ahead: Refrigerate wrapped dough for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 weeks. Store baked cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze frosted cookies.

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(Continued from p. 57) In later years, she was the pastry chef at both the Calgary Marriott and Muskoka’s Taboo Resort before branching off on her own.

Today, her client base is large and includes local catering companies such as Men With Knives and Culinary Design. Various local restaurants, such as the Dornoch Tap and Grill, the Leeky Canoe Pub and Eatery, Northwinds Brewhouse and Kitchen, and Bayview Wildwood Resort in Port Severn all feature her desserts. “I bake a variety of sweets — whatever my customers want, I can make.”

This time of year, Mear bakes up an assortment of festive treats to savour and share. “One of my best sellers is the holiday cookie box,” she says. The tasty collection features 25 artfully decorated cookies and costs $20. “The boxes are perfect for hostess gifts.”

Cookie box flavours include shortbread, gingerbread, meringues, chocolate peppermint, and sugar cookies. Additional festive goodies include sticky-toffee pudding, pumpkin pie, flourless chocolate cake, mincemeat tarts, fruit crumbles and lemon tarts. “My whisky tarts [made with Collingwood Whisky], which are basically a grown-up butter tart, are also super-popular,” she says. “I make everything from scratch and only use high-quality ingredients.”

Although Mear doesn’t have a traditional storefront, she does take orders from the public. Her commercial kitchen, with a separate entrance, is attached to her house, which has its own special perk: “Living next door to my bakery makes our house smell pretty sweet.”

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“The club also wants to be a centre for wellness in the town, with different alternative practitioners on-site, including massage therapists, athletic therapists and naturopathic doctors”

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ost people who purchase a gym membership don’t typically expect to get a say in how the facility is run, but that’s not the case with the Collingwood Squash and Wellness Centre.

The club, previously Tag Fitness, is located at 90 High Street and was purchased this past October by a group of members who didn’t want their squash courts to disappear. The members, including Larry and Barbara Hall, Murray and Gail Scott and Rod Brown, pooled some money and saved the club from auction, manager Janet Hughes says.

The club is also being changed from a corporate, profit-driven model to a “for members, by members” not-for-profit facility.

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They also want the facility to connect with youths in the community. “One of the key partnerships we are working on right now is with the newly formed Collingwood Youth Centre,” Hughes says. “We would like to see some youth leagues and teach youth how to play squash.

It’s a really great game because you get an incredible cardio workout and can burn up to 800 calories an hour.”

Besides being a great physical workout, the game offers a healthy outlet for aggression.

“Plus, it brings in the spirit of competition,” she says.

While squash tends to be a game played mostly by more mature adults, the Collingwood Squash and Wellness Centre is hoping to change that by reaching out to appeal to the 30-and-under crowd.

“Along with keeping them active, there is also a very social aspect to it,” Hughes says, likening it to the team feeling of baseball or hockey. “We want to bring that social component back to life at this facility. Typically at a squash centre, the wives are in doing fitness classes, working out on the fitness floor or playing [squash with each other] while their husbands are there doing the same thing. It’s a really great way for couples to do something together that is social and active and beneficial to their health and wellness long term.”

The club will be holding fundraising events for Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

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The Collingwood Squash and Wellness Centre includes a fully equipped gym with plenty of cardio and weight machines as well as free weights for members. The squash court is a popular spot for fitness year-round.

and intends to link its wellness vision there to the grander Georgian Bay wellness vision.

As with any change, there will be a few hiccups along the way, but Hughes says the transition has been going as smoothly as one would expect, adding staff are working diligently behind the scenes to try to keep the facility business as usual for members.

“The membership has been really cooperative and understanding.

They are happy to be able to continue their routines, and we are just wrapping up the end up our membership drive and getting things continuing along,” she says.

As for feedback, Hughes says members are thrilled the facility will be staying. “Everyone was sad they were going to have to move to a different fitness facility or that they weren’t going to have their squash at all,” she says. “Our current membership is really excited and happy to be cooperative with our new direction and focus. They are also excited that they get to have input in the facility, as opposed to being owner-driven.

They like knowing their money is going directly back into the facility they love.”

As for the future, Hughes says the club is here to stay. “The members are dedicated to keeping this facility and seeing it improve. We have been around a long time and people may have preconceived notions about what the building is like because of past owners. But give us a chance, come in and get involved,” she says. “It’s a great opportunity to have a say in how your health and wellness programs are offered.”

For more information, visit collingwoodsquashandwellness.ca.

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dental professionals

DR. FRANK VREUGDENHIL DR. NATHAN MCLELLAN DR. DAVID REDICK

are welcoming new patients

Family Dentistry

Full-time Denturist on staff, Tricia Kirby, DD The Professional Centre | 587 River Rd. W., Suite 1, Wasaga Beach | 705-429-2255 Kim Dadswell, Denturist and proud owner of Dadswell Denture Clinic for the past 21 years, is committed to providing outstanding service and personalized care to each patient. After graduating from George Brown College with Honours in Denturism, she moved to Collingwood to begin her career.

Dadswell Denture Clinic creates dentures to improve smiles and their patients’ health so they can eat and speak with confidence. Kim remembers the advice from her mother, to focus on each person as an individual and strive to brighten their day. She takes the time to learn about her patients through conversation and tries to provide them with care that meets or exceeds their expectations.

In her spare time, Kim enjoys spending time with her two young daughters and re-discovering the world through their eyes. Other times she can be found reading science fiction novels and working on projects at home.

Kim enjoys the challenges this field presents because every case is different and allows her to do something to help people and express her creativity at the same time. Kim believes it’s important to remember that listening and hearing what her clients are saying and asking for is a key factor in helping them.

At Dadswell Denture Clinic, Kim and her Team “Love to Make You Smile!”

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Carlos has been in the dental field for over 25 years, and he opened the Wasaga Beach Denture Clinic in 1993. When Carlos is not helping patients in the office or working in the lab, he is spending time with his wife and three boys.

Call now for a FREE consultation!

Wasaga Beach Denture Clinic Carlos Melgarejo

House Calls, Nursing Home Visits & Implant Dentures Available 705-429-8474 • 1-888-531-6290 • 682 River Rd. West (Hwy. 92) Wasaga Beach www.wasagabeachdentureclinic.ca

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Specialist in tooth related gum and bone surgery Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth, offering comfort, security and confidence.

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health professionals

Feet Hands and Head Reflexology Promotes circulation, improves sleep patterns, reduces pain and decreases stress Reflexology offers a team approach to your health and well being Benefits to those with MS, Parkinson, Sciatic Pain, Anxiety and Arthritics.

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NOW AT BIGGER LOCATION We have a fabulous chiropractor on hand, a superb holistic therapist and nutritionist, and a former pharmacist who has certification in Functional Medicine.

Whether you have problems with drug therapies, wish to review nutrition in context of your condition, or simply need peace of mind (and a nice relaxing massage!) we can help.

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David Antebi B.Sc.M.R.Pharm.S. • 930 River Rd., West Unit#1 L9Z 2K7 705-352-3530 • www.harbourlife.ca Dr. Sarah Adams is a Chiropractor, as well as the Clinic Director at Beach Chiropractic.

She has been practicing in the Beach for over 10 years and is very active in the community.

Dr. Adams practices traditional chiropractic techniques as well as a variety of gentle yet effective techniques such as the Activator, Thompson table, Soft tissue therapies (ART) and Acupuncture. She has inspired 100’s of people to start running through her various running clinics.

Dr.Adams is happily married and shares an active lifestyle with her husband Richard who is also a chiropractor. She is an avid runner, mountain biker, and skier and practices yoga regularly.

Dr. Peter Wilson (Dr. Pete) has rooted himself in the community and is an active member of the Wasaga Beach Rotary Club.

Dr. Pete lives in Wasaga Beach with his spouse, Tanya, and their children Madison and Grayson.

He is involved in a multitude of recreational sports. He is an avid snowboarder and has joined Dr. Sarah’s now infamous running club. Dr. Pete is a musculoskeletal specialist treating many conditions related to the muscles, joints, ligaments and nerves. He utilizes Diversified, Activator and Thompson Chiropractic Techniques in addition to rehabilitative exercises, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, and ART (a deep tissue technique).

Dr. Mardi Charlton joined Beach Chiropractic in 2010 after running Nottawasaga Chiropractic - a large multidisciplinary clinic in town. Dr. Charlton is most rewarded by improving people’s daily lives and encouraging positive changes in the areas of activity, fitness, and nutrition. Dr. Charlton is happily married and shares an active lifestyle with her husband Derek and two children. They enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, camping, and cycling as a family. Dr. Charlton uses traditional diversified technique as well as Activator technique. She also uses therapeutic modalities such as Ultrasound, Interferential Current and Low Intensity Laser therapy and Acupuncture.

At Beach Chiropractic new patients are always welcome and no doctor referral is needed. Their services are covered by most extended health care plans and they now offer direct billing to your insurance company.

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optometrists

Stayner Optometry Clinic Dr. Kimberly Krmpotic, Dr. Paul McLean Dr. John Hamilton & Dr. David Hazlett The clinic is always accepting new patients and providing full family eye care services such as: Complete visual and eye health assessments

To arrange an appointment please call:

Prescription glasses/sunglasses Contact lens fitting Laser surgery co-management

Patients 19 and under and 65 and over are covered by OHIP for a full annual eye examination. Patients with diabetes and certain eye conditions are also eligible. For more information please visit our website.

Direct billing to most insurance companies

705-428-0184

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Comprehensive Eye Exams and Routine Check Ups Children’s Eye Care • Advanced Care • Contact Lens Exams

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1470 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON

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705-422-0020 www.gboc.ca | info@gboc.ca 1026 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach

Comprehensive eye exams with full medical check and prescription guarantee, using state of the art technology including our digital retinal camera and ocular coherence tomography.

Cataract, glaucoma and laser consultations.

705-435-2020 www.ntoc.ca | info@ntoc.ca 4 Victoria Street East, Alliston

Competitive contact lens plan with the latest technologies.

Local price match guarantee.

Friendly, efficient, award-winning patient service with our knowledgeable team of professionals.

Direct insurance billing available.

Quality brand-name frames, lenses & sunglasses with free two-year warranty and free adjustments/minor repairs.

Plenty of reasons to shop local!

Evening & Saturday Appointments Available.

New Patients Welcome!

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George is the proud father of two young children. He understands how important family is, and prides himself on the friendly, knowledgeable and personalized care his patients receive. In addition to his pharmacy degree, he has specialized training in smoking cessation, substance abuse and mental health disorders.

George enjoys getting to know his patients, and helping them achieve their health care goals. Customized medication packaging, medication reviews and reconciliation, diabetic and blood pressure training and monitoring, first aid, Home Health Care and equipment rentals are a sample of the services provided by George and his team.

If you are looking for knowledgeable, friendly and personalized service for your healthcare needs, come in and visit George and the staff at Wasaga Beach IDA Pharmacy and Home Health Care.

Wasaga Beach

705-429-2515 P h a r m a c y

30 - 45th Street, Wasaga Beach

Your friendly neighbourhood pharmacy!

pharmacists

George Mankarios is a community pharmacist at the Wasaga Beach IDA Pharmacy and Home Health Care. He has been providing members of the community with professional pharmacy services for the past 11 years.

Marjori, Ibram, and Sherif are your proud pharmacists at Majors and Mini Major’s Pharmacies, established in 1999 and 2008 respectively.

They go that extra mile to delivering seamless care and friendly service.

Between the two locations they offer: • In-house blood pressure monitor • Support stocking fittings, • Flu shots • Compliance packaging for medication (Dosette, blister cards)

Marjori Medley

• Medication checks (& home medschecks by appointment) • FREE delivery in Wasaga Beach, Collingwood and Stayner Monday to Friday • Copay for Seniors and Government plans waived

Don’t hesitate to come in and meet your Pharmacists

MAJOR’S PHARMACY PROFESSIONAL CENTRE 9 - 587 River Rd. West Wasaga Beach • (705) 429-9191

MINI - MAJOR’S PHARMACY RAMBLEWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE 103 - 14 Ramblewood Dr. Wasaga Beach • (705) 429-6700

Robert has been a pharmacist for the past 30 years and has been practicing in Grey and Simcoe County since. He was raised in Grey County but has been living in Clearview Township for 15 years with his wife and 3 sons. Robert is a local person that believes in his community. Their store is small in size BIG on service. Robert provides counseling Robert but on several disease states, blister packaging of Knapper medications, as well as performs medication Pharmacist/Owner reviews. Come see Robert today!

Located inside the Stayner Medical Centre Pharmacy Features and Services:

Compliance packaging • One on one medication and wellness review Easy prescription transfers • Disease State Counselling • Diabetes Training • Free Delivery (in-town)*

7477 HIGHWAY 26, STAYNER

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real estate professionals

CALL LINDA FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS! miles

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Call Larry for a FREE Market Evaluation!

I service all of Southern Georgian Bay! Get 43 years of local knowledge working for you

Larry Reid SALES REPRESENTATIVE, ADVISOR ENGEL & VÖLKERS COLLINGWOOD MUSKOKA REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

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705-443-2351 • larryreid@rogers.com

Derek Hamilton Sales Representative

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Derek Hamilton has been a full time, professional realtor for 35 years specializing in sales and marketing of residential properties in Southern Ontario. His wife Marjie Thomson is an accomplished Interior Designer. Together they make a great team! Their area of expertise includes Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, Thornbury and Wasaga Beach.

As a testament to Derek’s real estate and customer service skills, he was a skilled carpenter so is no stranger to home renovations.

Derek has been a consistent Platinum and President’s Gold winner since 1986 and a member of the prestigious Lifetime Award Of Excellence.

If you are considering buying, selling, renovating, building new or just being kept informed about the market, please contact Derek today.

derekhamiltonrealestate.com

Direct: 705-888-5782 derekahamilton@trebnet.com

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YOUR FREE MARKET EVALUATION IS JUST A CALL AWAY

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SKIN THERAPY & AESTHETICS

• Yonka Facials • Pedicures • Manicures • Massage

salon & spa

Renaissance

705-717-8270

renaissance.skintherapy@rogers.com www.renaissanceskintherapy.ca 174 Main Street, Wasaga Beach

Closed Sundays & Mondays www.ritualsdayspa.ca 705.444.4558 308 Hurontario St., Collingwood, Ontario

Hair By Sue & Tanning Sue Nixon Owner/Stylist

7296 Hwy 26 (Main St.) Stayner, ON L0M1S0 hairbysue3148@gmail.com Facebook/Hair By Sue

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Waxing | Facials | Manicures | Reiki Pedicures | Reflexology Gel & Acrylic Nails | Lash Extensions 487 MAPLE STREET, COLLINGWOOD, ON L9Y 2S4 705-445-4684 • e @roger . om GoodLifeMagazine.ca | 75

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Give the gift of fashion for the Holidays!

Wasaga Casual Wear & Boutique

43-19th St., Wasaga Beach 705.429.7434 ~ GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ~

Large selection of bathing suits and cruise wear for your winter getaway!

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349 Main St., Wasaga Beach (Stonebridge Town Centre)

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Something for everyone on your list!

• Anniversary & Wedding Gifts • Collectibles • Christmas Decor • Diamond & Gold Pendants • Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel Jewellery • Canadian made Moccasins

• Purses • Fire Pots • Birthstone Jewellery & Family Rings • Jewellery Repairs, Watch Battery Service & much more! We Engrave!

489 River Rd. West, Wasaga Beach • 705-429-4666 or 5777

WE CAN HELP TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE! VISIT OUR SHOWROOM FOR HOME DECOR IDEAS!

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Good Food - Good Drink - GOODLIFE Welcome to Yammas Grill in Wasaga Beach Family owned and operated since 2012 Yammas Grill is a friendly family restaurant, conveniently located on Mosley Street adjacent to the Riverbend Plaza in Wasaga Beach, Ontario. The restaurant offers authentic Greek dishes as well as traditional Canadian fare. Owner Nikos, his wife Aleksandra and all staff welcome you to their friendly Mediterranean neighborhood grill. They insist on only the highest standards of service and food quality.

You will be amazed by the freshly prepared food, made from fresh and nourishing ingredients.

Breakfast starts 9am during the week at 8am on Saturday and Sunday.

Yammas Grill offers all menu items for take out. Please call (705) 352-4000 to place your take out order. The restaurant can also be booked for special occasion catering, small or large functions, family or business.

1288 Mosley St. Wasaga Beach, ON | 705-352-4000

Real Canadian Superstore Spend $10 and receive a $10 Gift Card. We are offering our “What’s For Dinner?” cooking demonstration at a value of $10 but the great news is that we’ll put those dollars right back in your pocket by giving you a $10 President’s Choice gift card to spend in our stores!

You’ll pick up great tips as you watch our chef in action, and you’ll receive the recipe, grocery list and of course, your $10 PC gift card!

When? Every Wednesday 11am-12pm Working During the Day? Ask us about our monthly evening classes from 6pm-7pm….

Whether you’re a novice or a gourmet cook, our team of talented chefs will entertain you as they thrill your palates with delectable, but easy to prepare recipes you can use to impress your friends and family.

Also, Teen Classes (ages 11-16) Kids Classes (ages 2-11) We also host Birthday Parties and supply everything you need. Room rentals for sports groups, business groups, showers, babysitting courses, etc.

For more details go to www.pccookingschool.wasagabeach@loblaw.ca

#25-45th Street Wasaga Beach | 705-429-4315

Wild Wing Wasaga Beach A tradition for 11 years in Wasaga Beach, Wild Wing is under new management! Offering a great selection of flatbreads, salads and burgers. Wild Wing is the ideal spot for family and friends to come together and celebrate any special occasion. We offer daily food and drink specials including Tuesday 1/2 price 100% Canadian Wings, Sunday 1/2 price Flatbreads and Wednesday $10 Burgers and if you are on the go, call ahead; take out is also available. Our amazing staff is happy to assist you, as you navigate our 101 Wing Flavours! Come Get Some!

And now, with our Super Sports Pak, Wild Wing is your new go to sports place; showing NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA, OHL and NCAA football and basketball games. We are now the go to sports place in Wasaga Beach!

321 Main Street, Wasaga Beach | 705-352-9464 | Open at 11am Every Day.

Georgian Circle Georgian Circle Family Restaurant offers a great variety of meals for the entire family. Ranging from its main stay of Steaks and Seafood’s to a great range of pasta dishes, burgers, sandwiches, and salads appealing to the diverse crowds which visit Wasaga Beach but also to those that call it their home.

Georgian Circle can cater your next event, big or small with everything from small private functions and meetings, to weddings of any size. They work with you to arrange a menu that suits both your budget and dietary needs.

Georgian Circle Family Restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials as well as their widely renowned Sunday brunch. Christine and Angelo hope that they can bring great food with a warm smile and a little feeling of home.

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Unity Market Cafe & Studios Unity Market Cafe & Studios is a hub in the city of Barrie for healthy food, local artwork, music, positive community activism, consciousness and events. Located at 25 Toronto St. in the heart of Barrie, Unity houses the largest selection of local art and hand made goods, a cafe focused on fair trade, organic and local foods and as well a “class A” recording studio.

The cafe serves soups, salads, panini’s, wraps, baked goodies, smoothies, all day breakfast, a large selection of loose leaf teas, and specialty coffees. All made in house by Chef Stacey Kilvert, the delicious and healthy food also offers vegan and gluten free options.

With It’s lovely vibes and artwork Unity gives its patrons not only fantastic food but also an enlightening experience and hence it’s nickname “The Inspiration Station” given by owner and operator Shane L.S. Dennis.

Unity has many weekly and monthly ongoing events including: weekly community clean ups and improve jams and monthly events like poetry nights, drum circles, guitar circles and art jams.

See You here at Unity Market where the Community’s heart lives.

Unity Market Cafe & Studios

@UnityMarket

25 Toronto St., Barrie | 705-737-5208 | www.UnityMarket.ca

Chez Michel

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Nestled in a century building on the picturesque main street of Creemore, Ontario, Chez Michel is a French country restaurant that prides itself on exquisite food and excellent customer service.

Decorated in the bright colours of Provence and comfortably cozy on a candlelit evening, the restaurant is a personal reflection of its proprietors, Michel and Elinor Masselin.

Michel’s expertise is in the kitchen; Elinor’s is in assembling a knowledgeable and courteous staff to ensure your evening will be enjoyable.

Whether enjoying the ambience of the restaurant’s main room, relaxing in the more intimate wine bar or dining en pleine air on the charming patio, guests will be thrilled by Chez Michel’s classic French Cuisine, delectable desserts and extensive selection of fine wine.

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Don Cherry’s Sports Grill Don Cherry’s Sports Grill opened its doors in Wasaga Beach in June of this year. Gary Edwards, owner of the Wasaga Beach Don Cherry’s Sports Grill, likes to bring Farm to Table fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs and meats for breakfasts and weekend brunches, etc.

Gary is a firm supporter of local businesses and likes to use local as much as possible.

Every Don Cherry’s Sports Grill is unique, just like Don’s jackets! They encourage each Don Cherry locations to create and offer food items on their individual menus that reflect the local tastes and cultures and can only be found in that Don Cherry’s Sports Grill. You will notice many specials that are not on the menu and are made for that day! Join them on Facebook and you will see the delicious dishes posted daily! Terrific food, excellent service and an awesome sports bar!

707 River Road West, Wasaga Beach | 705-352-5200

Coriander Kitchen To Go - Authentic Indian Cuisine

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In 2012 Shahed and Suroj established The Coriander Kitchen in Orangeville. After 5 successful years, being on Trip Advisor for top 5 Indian restaurants in Ontario for each year and exceptional compliments from their repeated guests about the taste, quality and affordability are a few reasons that encouraged these 2 friends to proudly expand into Collingwood.

Serving North & South Indian foods made fresh daily with their own blend of spices so each dish can be ordered mild, medium or spicy hot. From gluten free, vegetarian or tender and tasty meat dishes, everyone can find a dish to enjoy!

2-115 First Street, Collingwood | 705-293-8646 | Open: Tuesday – Sunday 12:00-8:30pm

St. Louis Bar & Grill St. Louis Bar & Grill is the beach’s newest hot spot! They offer exceptionally warm, and friendly service delivered in a fun, casual, sports bar and grill setting. Famous for their ‘Devilishly Good’ wings, fries and garlic dill sauce. They offer great deals 7 days a week including: ½ price wing Tuesdays, $5.50 burger Wednesdays and ½ price appetizers Thursdays. Join the fun at St. Louis Bar & Grill for Monday night football, Wednesday Trivia Nights with 97.7’s Catherine Thompson (over $100 in prize giveaways!), Ladies Night beach party on Thursdays, Saturday’s smooth live music all afternoon, and Sunday’s football tailgate party. It’s always a party at St. Louis Bar & Grill.

30 45th Street South (at Mosley St.), Wasaga Beach | 705-352-1491 | stlouiswings.com Check out our new Collingwood location opening in Spring 2018.

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in the crowd | Under a Harvest Moon

UN DER A H A RVEST MO O N Gerogian Circle Family Restaurant hosted a charity event in support of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation.

Under a Harvest Moon raised $7,000 for this year’s event.

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We at Pace Global Realty would like to wish all our past, present, and future clients a very

Merry

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Selling Fees Saved $12,305.70

COLLINGWOOD

Selling Fees Saved $7,458.00

COLLINGWOOD

Selling Fees Saved $7,288.50

WASAGA BEACH Selling Fees Saved $3,729.00

COLLINGWOOD

Selling Fees Saved $5,639.26

BRANDY LANE

Selling Fees Saved $6,254.55

SOLD OVER ASK

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Selling Fees Saved $8,520.20

SOLD

SOLD

WASAGA BEACH Selling Fees Saved $6,457.95

SOLD

COLLINGWOOD Selling Fees Saved $6,017.25

SOLD

HERITAGE CORNERS Selling Fees Saved $6,554.00

CRAIGLEITH Selling Fees Saved $12,543.00

CRANBERRY RESORT Selling Fees Saved $5,932.50

SOLD OVER ASK

LISTED AND SOLD

OWEN SOUND Selling Fees Saved $4,237.50

SOLD

WASAGA BEACH Selling Fees Saved $8,814.00

GREORGIAN MEADOWS Selling Fees Saved $6,780.00

SOLD

SOLD

LISTED & SOLD

SOLD

Selling Fees Saved $10,475.10

SOLD OVER ASK IN 24 HOURS

SOLD

SOLD

CASHTOWN CORNERS

WASAGA BEACH Selling Fees Saved $5,763.00

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD IN 4 DAYS

SOLD

WASAGA BEACH

COLLINGWOOD Selling Fees Saved $8,983.50

HARBOURSIDE IV Selling Fees Saved $3,729.00

Selling Fees Saved $7,712.25

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SOLD

SOLD

COLLINGWOOD

WASAGA BEACH

Selling Fees Saved $5,508.75

SOLD

Selling Fees Saved $4,746.00

SOLD

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LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Selling Fees Saved $7,924.43

COLLINGWOOD

COLLINGWOOD

Selling Fees Saved $3,303.55

DURING THE PAST 36 MONTHS OUR SELLERS HAVE SAVED

$549,148.88

SOLD

SOLD

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Selling Fees Saved $6,271.50

COLLINGWOOD

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Selling Fees Saved $5,381.63

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Selling Fees Saved $6.373.20

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SOLD OVER ASK

Selling Fees Saved $10,076.77

IN COMMISSIONS

COLLINGWOOD

Selling Fees Saved $4,068.00

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Selling Fees Saved $12,627.75

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