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A look inside a FabFitFun box, which delivers beauty, wellness, fitness and fashion finds to your doorstep each season for $49.99. Box values vary, but our box contained over $300 worth of fabulous product.

Lather up

Cleanse, moisturize, rejuvenate and exfoliate the skin all with one product. The Spongellé body wash-infused buffer contains extracts of yuzu, edelweiss and vetiver. The product has a time-released lather, is dermatologist tested and is quick and easy to use any time of day. $16

In that case

Perfect to hold your everyday products, or for packing to go away, the Yumi Kim makeup train case holds it all. The kit features two zippered compartments to make organization and storage easy.

The top section includes makeup brush holders and a side zip pocket. $58

Coming up roses

Treat yourself and your skin with the Korres shower gel in Japanese Rose. The creamyfoam shower gel provides a long-lasting, moisturized feeling that lasts all day long. The product contains emollients and humectants to keep the skin feeling hydrated. $18.50

Savvy skin

Get to know your skin better with the Foreo Luna fofo. The cleansing brush is powered by Bluetooth, which connects to your phone and gives an analysis on your skin after cleansing. Say goodbye to all your skin troubles with this unique cleansing brush. $89

On the ball

Relax after an intense workout with the Maji Sports trigger point ball. Target and soothe tired muscles with the easy-to-use massage ball. Use the floor, wall or any hard surface to stabilize the ball and apply pressure directly to areas that need relief. $24.95

Show of hands

Experience the skin care benefits of the Dead Sea from home with the AHAVA mineral hand cream. The fan favourite hand cream is formulated with minerals such as magnesium, calcium and potassium from the Dead Sea to deliver nutrients to the skin. $33

In balance

Add a hydrated, dewy look to your skin with the Purlisse blue lotus balancing moisturizer. The lotion is packed with white tea, vitamin E and French marine plants. The product works to fill in fine lines and wrinkles to give the skin a supple appearance while moisturizing at the same time. $45

Pretty palette

Play around with lip colours and create something new with the Ish Lip Statement Palette. The 11 intensely pigmented shades and one balm are formulated with rose extract, shea butter, jojoba oil, olive oil and aloe vera for a comfortable wear on the lips. Mix and match the shades to create something new — the possibilities are endless. $42

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REAL ESTATE VALUABLE TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST Y DOLLAR! AND FOR TOP T

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Because your home may well be your largest asset, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. To better understand the homeselling process, a guide has been prepared from current industry insider reports. Through these 27 tips you will discover how to protect and capitalize on your most important investment, reduce stress, be in control of your situation, and make the most profit possible.

1. Understand Why You Are Selling Your Home Your motivation to sell is the determining factor as to how you will approach the process. It affects everything from what you set your asking price at to how much time, money and effort you’re willing to invest in order to prepare your home for sale. For example, if your goal is for a quick sale, this would determine one approach.

If you want to maximize your profit, the sales process might take longer thus determining a different approach.

2. Keep the Reason(s) You are Selling to Yourself The reason(s) you are selling your home will affect the way you negotiate its sale. By keeping this to yourself you don’t provide ammunition to your prospective buyers.

For example, should they learn that you must move quickly, you could be placed at a disadvantage in the negotiation process.

When asked, simply say that your housing needs have changed. Remember, the reason(s) you are selling is only for you to know.

3. Before Setting a Price - Do Your Homework When you set your price, you make buyers aware of the absolute maximum they have to pay for your home. As a seller, you will want to get a selling price as close to the list price as possible. If you start out by pricing too high you run the risk of not being taken seriously by buyers and their agents and pricing too low can result in selling for much less than you were hoping for.

To help you learn more, a FREE special report has been prepared entitled “27 Valuable Tips You Should Know to Get Your Home SOLD FAST And For TOP DOLLAR”.

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The Simply Beautiful box of premium beauty products and décor is curated in Canada by the editors of BCLiving. Each season, subscribers receive $150-$200+ worth of product for $88. Our box featured many wonderful Canadian-made products.

Tote-ally cool

Carry your essentials in style with the Simply Beautiful nautical beach tote. The durable cotton canvas bag features a wide base to accommodate all of your necessities as you head to the park, seashore, or even use it as a carry-on bag. $30

Pinned up

Spice up your décor with the Lark & Ives Wanderlust pin set. With their travel theme, hang up your vacation photos with some shine. BC Living also included butterfly backings for an extra touch, making it easy to glam up your accessories. $22

Bag o’ beauty

The Blush Peony Wanderlust makeup bag is the perfect size for storing day-to-day products, or travel must-haves for vacation. The cotton-lined bag features a gold panel to make it stand out from the pack. The size is ideal to accommodate even larger cosmetics, like eyeshadow and blush palettes. $20

Delicate situation

Take extra care of your feminine parts with the Stripped Southern Comfort Down There Wash. The delicate wash is formulated with probiotics to prevent the development of bad bacteria.

The floral scent with a combination of rose, jasmine and ylang ylang is formulated to make you feel fresh all day long. $16

Ageless wonder

Nayelle’s probiotic antiaging night cream harnesses the power of nature to give you a gorgeous glow. The lightweight formula works to produce elastin and collagen to leave the skin looking youthful. The skin care line is fragrance-free, toxin-free and cruelty-free. $49

Tagging along

Organize all your necessities on the go with the Mytagalongs Quartz Charger Case. The durable case is made with protective neoprene with a quartz agate pattern. It contains five compartments to hold your chargers, ear buds, phone or anything else you may need. $22

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Enjoy a spa day at home with Maskeraide sheet masks.

The three paraben-free, 100 per cent biodegradable masks included are: “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up,” which focuses on anti-aging and hydrating to lift, firm and soften lines, “Beauty Rest’ore” overnight mask to hydrate your skin and “Pre Party Prep” to brighten your complexion for a night out. $21

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Canada-OntariO JOb Grant PrOGram Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides opportunities for employers, individually or in groups, to invest in their workforce, with help from the government.

The Canada-Ontario Job Grant provides direct financial support to individual employers or employer consortia who wish to purchase training for their employees. It is available to small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees. Important to know: • Employers can get up to $10,000 in government support per person for training costs.

• The training must be delivered by an eligible, third-party trainer.

• Employers with 100 or more employees need to contribute 1/2 of the training costs. Small employers with less than 100 employees need to contribute 1/6 of training costs.

• For employer groups who want to apply for training supports the government offers a COJG Consortium Stream. The Consortium Stream allows a group of employers (more than 2 employers) to pool their resources to support common training objectives and goals. To apply as a consortium, the intermediary organization needs to ensure all the participating employers and trainees meet COJG requirements and are able to make their required contribution towards the training cost.

• The intermediary organization will be paid 15% of the approved COJG ministry contribution to cover the administrative cost related to the completion of the consortium application.

If you’re an employer with a particular skills demand, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant might be right for you. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To find out if this is a right fit for you please contact Career Solutions.

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Entertaining people of all ages since 1855, The Great Northern Exhibition is one of Ontario’s most venerable fall fairs. Traditional festivities include agricultural shows, a tractor pull, craft displays and a massive midway. Learn to make tarts from scratch, flock to the 4-H Sheep Show and clap along at the Fiddle & Step Dance Contest. September 21 – 23. 220 Fairgrounds Rd. N., Stayner. For tickets and schedules, visit www.greatnorthernex.com.

Witches of the ‘Wood

Tradition has it that when Halloween approaches, Witches and Warlocks of the ‘Wood take over downtown Collingwood. That tradition continues with the The Black Harvest Festival on October 27. Bring your little ghosts and goblins to enjoy Halloween-themed games and activities along the scary main street.

Trick or Treaters can visit merchants with an orange sign on their door or window. Free. For more information, visit www.collingwooddowntown.com/ events.

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Big Fun in Small Halls

Come to Clearview Township’s little community centres during the Small Halls Festival for a hall of a good time. From September 27 – 30, nine spaces host eclectic activities including euchre tournaments, a circus and a wine, cheese and chocolate tasting. A Vaudevillian Concert at Dunedin kicks things off. Join the Back Roads Rally for a scenic ride to the halls with prizes at the end. For tickets, visit www.smallhallsfestival.ca.

Invasion of the Scarecrows

From mid-September to mid-October, Meaford becomes Scarecrow City. Over 250 scarecrows wearing Western gear cheekily hang from lampposts, lounge on benches and generally take over during the Meaford Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival. On September 28 at 6 p.m., the scarecrows’ parade goes down main street to a Family Festival with lots of fun including an apple pie auction. For more scary details, visit www.scarecrowinvasion.ca.

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ction Lock – South Georgian Bay started out with a 23 year old mechanic who loved to work on cars and had a knack for fixing almost anything that needed fixing, and a 23 year old girl who worked as a charge nurse supervising the evening shift on an orthopedic and neurology unit.

Life doesn’t always go in the direction you expect it to; but often takes you exactly where you were meant to be. Due to circumstances, Steve retrained as a mechanical engineering technologist and resigned to working at a desk, behind a computer. Kim was working in customer service and in 2010 the couple moved to and fell in love with the South Georgian Bay area. It was everything they ever wanted for their home to be. Finding the right employment was their one big difficulty. After an exhaustive search, a series of events took them right to a place that needed to be filled, Wasaga Beach had no locksmith!

Combining his engineering and mechanical/

machinist skills with accredited locksmith training they decided to take a chance, jumped right into the deep end and started Action Lock – South Georgian Bay. Since opening Action Lock, Steve & Kim deHaan have worked together to operate their increasingly busy locksmith business. They attribute their steady growth due to the high level of customer satisfaction achieved. Their motto is “Customer Satisfaction is Key” and they rightly make every effort to hold this true. “If there is one thing both of us have learned in life”, says Kim “is that every customer is special and so are their needs.”

Offering a 24/7 emergency service is not always easy; however, it is something they believe is an essential service for the community. Calls at 2am from the OPP about a break-in or from a single mom whose front door wouldn’t open need to be responded to and ideally by someone close by.

1232 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2E5

Action Lock carries a distinctive collection of door hardware, specialty locks, handles, fire & burglary safes, and large selection of keys. For property managers they carry the Resort Lock which is the perfect solution for Chalet Rentals.

Steve has done work for the residents, business’s & industry from Meaford to Midland and into Barrie installing everything from keypads, high security locks, master key systems, door closers, automated openers for handicapped access and access control and power-operated automatic Doors. They are members of the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce, BNI, WBWBA, TAOL (The Association of Ontario Locksmiths). They have been accredited by ALOA, AAADM and most recently by the Better Business Bureau as well.

Action Lock’s number one priority is always you and your loved one’s safety. So stop by the shop and see what they can do for your home or business for security.

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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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J. McCOY CONSTRUCTION

or 21 years, my dad was a local home builder. As a young boy I enjoyed going to work with my dad, he would allow me to help with clean up. For me it was fun, and I also enjoyed being with the guys. When I was of age he hired me, I worked with him for a few years until I decided to try something different. This is when I decided to enroll in Engineering School. Very quickly I realized that looking at drawings, doing paperwork and sitting at a desk wasn’t for me. My passion was in construction, the gratification of building something from nothing into something beautiful was definitely a big part of who I am. I decided to start my own business, now in it for two years and now my dad is working with me.

Construction Located in the beautiful community of Collingwood, J. McCoy Construction specializes in Custom Homes, Commercial and Residential Construction, Renovations, Additions, Garages, Decks, Fences & more!

Snow Removal – Commercial and Residential Snow Removal starting in November.

We offer competitive pricing, full services, one-time plows, flat rate seasonal contracts, ice control (salt and sand), driveways, walkways, stairs, roof tops and pet friendly salt for additional cost. Also offering plows and/or blowers depending on the type of driveway or lot.

Prices vary depending on driveway size.

All commercial lots are priced by the hour.

‘Make sure when choosing a contractor, you research their work and ask to speak to references or referrals. Please don’t get stuck in a situation and hire the wrong contractors. It doesn’t pay to cheap out.

Always remember cheap labor isn’t good, good labor isn’t cheap!’

Give us a call today for your free quote! 705-441-6774 | Serving Collingwood & Surrounding Areas.

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BEACHCOMBER HOT TUBS

hen Rob Kerr introduced Beachcomber Hot Tubs as a business opportunity to his parents Debbie and Jim, they immediately loved the high quality of the products, which was proven by their lengthy research.

The energy efficient stylish Hot Tubs are true affordable luxury with hydrotherapy massage jetting and true reflexology foot massage jets. Easy maintenance access and durable technology allow for longterm enjoyment.

In 2002, Debbie and Jim Kerr opened their first Beachcomber Hot Tub Store on Hume Street in Collingwood. In 2012, they moved to their current location at 20 Balsam Street. Known for their experience and knowledge of the Beachcomber products and their commitment to customer service, in 2009, Beachcomber

gave them the opportunity to open a store in Barrie.

Both children, Rob and Rachelle, have taken up the baton and help manage the two stores, making this a true family business. Several service technicians work out of both stores as services include maintenance on all models of Hot Tubs as well as weekly, bi-weekly or monthly water balancing.

Due to their unfailing commitment to customer service, they have been voted Best Hot Tub Retailer by the public 16 years in a row in Collingwood and, in Barrie, have won numerous awards from Beachcomber Head Office, including Best Store in Canada in 2017 along with Best Hot Tub Retailer.

As many customers appreciate, they

are local and the Collingwood store is special. Here, they carry a large selection of KEURIG Coffee; customers can obtain special blends; as well as feel good, high quality Ladies Swimwear, Beachwear & Cruise Wear fashion. The boutique is open all year round and has become the talk of the town.

When you arrive at the store you will be amazed at the friendly greeting. They truly appreciate their customers. Any questions are answered knowledgeably and patiently.

They love talking about Beachcomber Hot Tubs and know that they are the best in the industry. You are in good hands when it comes to outstanding Customer Service which is their #1 goal in business!

The Kerr family welcomes you to their stores.

Collingwood Location 20 Balsam St. L9Y 4H7 | 705-446-9722 Barrie Location 520 Bryne Drive L4N 9P6 | 705-797-2488

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KIRBY’S COMPLETE FLOORING CENTRE K

irby’s Flooring is a locally owned family business that has been providing our community with quality workmanship and guaranteed installations for more than 30 years. “We pride ourselves on being personable and would like to keep the local community up to date on the services that we provide and all that is new and exciting in this perpetually changing industry.”

Mark Kirby has been a part of the Wasaga Beach community since 1960.

During this time he has spent most of his adult life learning the flooring business, with focus on products and installations.

His wife Iva grew up around her father’s flooring business and, along with Mark, they carry that wealth of experience with them into their own flooring sales and installation business, Kirby’s Complete

Flooring Centre. They service Wasaga Beach, Deanlea Beach, Collingwood, Stayner, Elmvale and surrounding areas like Creemore, Thornbury and the Town of Blue Mountains.

Kirby’sbelievesnotinjustgreatproducts, service, and quality workmanship but they also offer it all in a friendly welcoming environment. They believe in educating their customers so that they can make a sound decision in choosing the right floor for their environment while keeping them within their budget. Kirby’s can accommodate your flooring renovations, new builds and commercial projects.

From affordable and practical to unique and elegant, expect the best from Kirby’s and you’ll get it!

Kirby’s Complete Flooring now has 2 of their children following in the family

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footsteps. Their son Derek has worked there for quite a while leading a team of installers, plus their youngest son Brennan is now working for the company.

Kirby’s is proud to be recognized within the community for their commitment to offering great service and products with these awards: 2010 Business of the Year Awards 2013 Readers Choice Award 2013 Employee of the Year Award 2015 Readers Choice Award 2015 Customer Service Excellence Award 2015 Community Service Award 2016 Readers Choice Award 2016 Service Industry of Trade Award 2016 Customer Service Excellence Award

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afreniere Auto Sales & Service, the local dealership in Stayner, is home to three generations of the Lafreniere family.

“Now I’ve got my son here, I’m telling him things that I heard,” said Andy, general manager of Lafreniere Auto Sales and Service, who owns the business with his wife, father and mother.

He would’ve heard some similar things back in the 1980s when he started working for his own father at the dealership, which is at 7106 Highway 26.

The dealership has been in the business since 1958, serving Stayner and beyond.

Back then, it was known as Brockwell and was owned by Merv Brockwell.

In 1989 they purchased the business from Brockwell and eventually changed

the name to Lafreniere.

Many people have purchased cars from them and continue to come back. They sell about 500 to 600 vehicles a year, as well as servicing, detailing and renting vehicles.

“We have people that would’ve bought a car from my dad, and now they’re secondgeneration, third-generation buying vehicles from us — that’s pretty cool,” Andy said.

People keep coming because they have trust in the Lafreniere’s vehicles.

“Repeat and referral in this business is huge,” he said. Their customers come from beyond Simcoe County, too. “We go above and beyond what everybody else will do, which makes us different from other places.” “What it all boils down to is people have the trust in us that they’re going to

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get a high-quality car at a good price and know that we’re here if there is an issue.”

Kyle Lafreniere, the latest addition to family business, went out on his own and worked at other dealerships before returning home.

“Going out and working for other people made me appreciate what we have here,” he said.

The family is happy to have him, too.

“My dad is thrilled to death that his grandson is working here,” Andy said. “He sees the labour of his hard work is paying off, to see us all here working together.”

Along with selling cars, Lafreniere Auto is a full-service garage, rustproofing, detailing and car rental depot.

For more information, visit www.lafreniereauto.com.

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he Jewel Box is a family owned and operated jewellery store and gift shop located in Wasaga Beach.

Wasaga Beach retail pioneer Edna Osborne, along with her husband Ernie, were the original proprietors of The Jewel Box, located in the castle on River Road West, which is now operated by her grandson, also named Ernie.

Edna was the well-known matriarch of the Osborne family, long-time retailers in Wasaga Beach. Mrs. Osborne and her husband, Ernie, opened their first store in Wasaga Beach in 1944. It was the height of a new era of tourism in Wasaga Beach as soldiers, stationed at nearby Camp Borden, discovered the burgeoning resort town, which they visited while on leave.

Eventually the family operated several

5 & 10 stores in Wasaga Beach - a type of variety store that sold everything from house wares to souvenirs. Ernie said the main store (built in 1945) was located in the Main Street mall at the main beach.

They also had one store at Balm Beach and one near 22nd Street.

When Edna and Ernie moved to Florida to retire, their son Ernie and his wife Elaine took over the management of the business. They also owned the Country Store located next to the castle, which catered to souvenirs, ice cream and lots of goodies!

Their son, Ernie, and his wife Kathy, along with their 3 children, Sydney, Kaitlyn and Ernie Jr. now operate the Jewel Box in Osborne’s Castle. Ernie Sr. can still be found with his hand in the business as well from time to time.

Products they feature are: Anniversary & Wedding gifts, Christening & Baptism gifts, Diamond & Gold pendants, Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel jewellery, Purses, Canadian Made Moccasins, Birthstone Jewellery & Family Rings, Watch Batteries & Jewellery repairs & Sizing, Engraving, Fall Ponchos and Chamilia Charms & Jewellery. Each piece of Chamilia can be selected with a special event or someone in mind.

The Jewel Box is very unique in its many, many gifts and variety of “Something for Everyone!” They cater to every occasion and can help with your decision.

Please stop in to see the many displays in the store. The Jewel Box is open all year!

Jewel Box 489 River Rd. West, Wasaga Beach

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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.

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Barb Picot & Ron Picot

Cell: 705-444-3452 Email: picot@rogers.com www.ThePicotTeam.com We have deep roots in every dimension of our community and the corresponding knowledge that you can trust.

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Red Hots

Benjamin Moore heats up home decor with their 2018 colour of the year, Caliente AF-290. Spirited and bold, yet warm and enveloping, this fiery flame of colour is guaranteed to define a focal point in your home. Use on doors, in alcoves, dining rooms and entryways or for an added punch of colour on benches and side tables. Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year and Colour Trends 2018 palette is available at Birch and Benjamin in Thornbury. www.birchandbenjamin.com

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Double duty

In our throw-away culture, it’s inspiring to find conscious-minded designers creating packaging that can be repurposed.

Skeem Design offers matchstick apothecary bottles that double as a single stem vase. 80-hour soy candles with carved print block lids for decorating fabrics and Axiom candle containers that do double duty as small planters to force a bulb. Find them at the Scandinavian home decor boutique, Lagom142, in Creemore. www.Heirloom142.com

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Long before building his gorgeous retreat on Georgian Bay in The Blue Mountains near Craigleith, Ron Rudling knew there was a lakefront property in his future.

“When I was a little kid, I went to a cottage up north with my Dad to visit relatives,” recalls Rudling, who built his superb waterfront residence in 2015. “I was sitting on a deck overlooking a bay with my Dad. I turned to him and said, ‘Someday I’m going to own a cottage on the water.’ Eventually, I got it. I bought a property near the mountain one spring and bought this Georgian Bay property that fall. I sold the mountain property because I fell in love with the water.”

Before building the main house, the owner lived in a small one-storey ‘bachelor pad’ on the property while constructing a back yard designed for large scale entertaining. The welcoming space includes a large pond fringed with gardens and ringed with five stone waterfalls, a 20 ft. by 42 ft. salt water swimming pool with an open view of Georgian Bay, and a 42 ft. by 70 ft. stone patio with an al fresco dining area and a custom built stone wood-burning fireplace fronted with cosy seating. A 20 ft. by 20 ft. wooden viewing deck beside the water is the perfect place to have a glass of wine with friends and family while watching the sun go down and the stars come out.

“A friend who is a masonry expert built the outdoor fireplace,” says Rudling. “It is a one-ofa-kind design because those are the only kind he builds. Behind the fireplace is the air-conditioned pool shed that contains the heater pump, filters and storage. We chose a salt water pool because it is beneficial for the body, great for swimming and good for your skin. Basically, we planned the backyard as we went along. There wasn’t a set plan.”

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THE WELCOMING SPACE INCLUDES A LARGE POND FRINGED WITH GARDENS AND RINGED WITH FIVE STONE WATERFALLS, A 20 FT. BY 42 FT. SALT WATER SWIMMING POOL WITH AN OPEN VIEW OF GEORGIAN BAY, AND A 42 FT. BY 70 FT. STONE PATIO WITH AN AL FRESCO DINING AREA AND A CUSTOM BUILT STONE WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE FRONTED WITH COSY SEATING. Rudling loves living on Georgian Bay and sited his new home on its 105 ft. frontage to capture the best views of the Bay’s moods.

“The Bay changes in a split second,” he says.

“I’ve been on Georgian Bay since 1982 and as you look at it, it changes. I’ve seen white lightening hit the water straight down and spread out to the left and right under the water. The water brightens up as if someone had turned on lights under it. It’s amazing what you see living on any water, but especially on Georgian Bay. When there are storms, we turn all the lights off and watch.”

The home’s stone and wood exterior with timber frame accents reflects the relaxed, rustic feel of life in The Blue Mountains. However, the 2,490 sq. ft. residence’s interior is custom designed for modern full-time or weekend living.

Al fresco elements have been blended into the home’s interior design. On the main floor, sets of double paned sliding doors lead from the Great Room and kitchen to natural stone steps descending to the yard. Upstairs, both the master bedroom and guest suite have oversized sliding doors opening to private waterfront balconies with sunset views. Towering steel framed triplepane windows in the cathedral ceilinged Great Room fill the open concept main level with natural light and water views. A floor-to-ceiling Muskoka stone gas fireplace enhances the feeling of a home seamlessly joined to its environment.

Though the search for a designer and builder for his home was lengthy, discovering and working with VanderMeer Homes was worth the wait according to the owner. The company specializes in custom homes in the Collingwood, Stayner, Wasaga Beach and Georgian Bay areas.

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The chic Great Room flows into a gourmet kitchen with leathered titanium granite counters and rows of custom wooden cabinets with simple metal pulls. The kitchen’s Fisher & Paykel stainless steel appliances include a double dishwasher.

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A GRACEFUL CURVING STAIRCASE WITH HICKORY TREADS AND HANDRAILS FLOATS UP TO A SECOND FLOOR CATWALK THAT OVERLOOKS THE MAIN LEVEL. “Thanks to VanderMeer Homes, the house’s structure is fantastic,” says Rudling.

Stone slab stairs at the front of the residence were quarried, cut to size and set in place beneath a portico entrance with stone and wood pillars.

A large wooden front door with arched transom and full-length sidelights leads to an atrium foyer lit by two-storey windows and a contemporary black metal and crystal chandelier. A graceful curving staircase with hickory treads and handrails floats up to a second floor catwalk that overlooks the main level. The home’s elevator can also be used to easily reach the upper floor.

“I had to fight to get my circular staircase because originally it seemed that it couldn’t be done,” says Rudling. “However, I found someone who could build it and it looks amazing.”

Beyond the staircase, the chic Great Room flows into a gourmet kitchen with leathered titanium granite counters and rows of custom wooden cabinets with simple metal pulls. The kitchen’s Fisher & Paykel stainless steel appliances include a double dishwasher. On the wall above the stove, a stainless steel subway tile backsplash adds sass.

A large island with seating for four is illuminated by a trio of brass pendants. The adjoining dining area shares the kitchen’s view of the swimming pool, patio area and the turquoise bay. On the other side of the living area is a convenient combined mudroom and laundry room.

Hand-installed natural hickory flooring was laid throughout the main floor, on the catwalk and in the master bedroom. The home’s neutral wall palette complements the wood and sets off its warmth. The guest suite is carpeted in soft woolblend broadloom and has a walk-in closet, stylish electric fireplace and an ensuite with glass shower.

All three bathrooms in the home have heated mosaic tile floors and wide doorways for wheelchair accessibility. The master bedroom’s elegant five-piece ensuite has blue Pearl granite counter-

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HAND-INSTALLED NATURAL HICKORY FLOORING WAS LAID THROUGHOUT THE MAIN FLOOR, ON THE CATWALK AND IN THE MASTER BEDROOM.

tops and blue-toned custom wooden cabinetry.

“Each bathroom is different in its own way,” says Rudling. “In the master ensuite, the bathtub is a deep soaker that easily holds two people. I wanted the mini chandelier over the bathtub and a big window to be able to look out onto Georgian Bay while soaking and enjoying a nice glass of wine.”

The spacious master bedroom has an attractive tray ceiling and a generous walk-in closet with custom shelving and drawers in addition to a balcony walk out.

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in the kitchen and bathrooms, with each piece customized to fit the space. Even the amount of light in each room can be set according to individual need.

“When the white blinds are down, such as the ones in the kitchen, you can see out but no one can see inside the house,” explains Rudling. “We also have two-toned black blinds that can completely shut out the light.”

The home’s garage was custom constructed with front and rear double-width doors. The garage’s rear door was specifically included in the design for fun on the water.

“You can drive a vehicle with a boat right into the garage, outside to the boat ramp and launch

the boat right away,” says Rudling. “There is a car lift inside, so a vehicle can be parked in the garage at the same time.”

With such easy access to Georgian Bay, this beautiful home is the perfect nest for anyone with a yen for boating, kite surfing or just some blissful swimming.

This waterfront residence at 209661 Hwy. 26 West, The Blue Mountains, is listed at $2,788,000 by Barb and Ron Picot of Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage in Collingwood.

To arrange an appointment or for more information, please call 705-445-5454 (office) or 705444-3452 (cell), email picot@rogers.com or visit www.ThePicotTeam.com.

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by Dawn Ritchie | photos by Jim Craigmyle

When homeowners are looking for an experienced designer, Missy Sharp’s name is always one that is bandied about. For two decades Ms. Sharp has been the go-to designer for the Georgian Bay/Muskoka region. Cottages, chalets, homes, condos, and light commercial work are all within the scope of her expertise. Her personal mission statement is to create living environments that are a reflection of her clients’ sensibilities, not her own. A directive that accounts for much of the repeat business and glowing referrals she receives.

Sharp claims she is of a vintage that came before standard college design courses were ubiquitous. Back in the days when apprenticeships under demanding established designers in Toronto were the trial-by-fire education. That intense on-the-job-training honed skills, developed relationships with top drawer trades and afforded an exposure to a wealth of different tastes and budgets. Skills that have proven invaluable in addressing the varied needs of today’s savvy clients.

Currently hard at work on a 6000-square foot addition for an international client, Ms. Sharp managed to take a few moments out of her busy schedule to talk with GoodLife magazine.

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How would you describe your brand?

My tag line is really how I work: ‘A reflection of you.’ It’s all about you. The design develops through the interviewing process. It’s really putting a puzzle together. Your taste, your lifestyle, budget, the bones of the residence and existing furnishings. I put it all together and funnel it down to the end product. It’s a puzzle. You may be starting with a blueprint. Or a renovation or someone may have a log cabin they want to add on to. The variety is vast. So, forget the cookie cutter. I can’t do anything cookie cutter.

Are there certain elements you rely on?

Functional efficiency and I do always like to design with understated good taste. I love beautiful fabrics that drape really well. I love colour too, intense pigments like indigo blue. I always say your carpets are your fifth wall. I love gorgeous carpets, wonderful art and simple furnishings. In one space I’m doing right now we’re using old world William Morris patterns that have a lot of pigment, colour and definition. It’s gorgeous. Of course, everyone wants clean and simple right now.

Is that the current design trend?

The trend right now is mid-century modern. Everything is grey and brown. It all looks the same.

And unfortunately, that’s all the suppliers are carrying. But I encourage clients to try out some colour. A room can still be neutral and provide a calm simple feel with a little hit of colour, even if it is only in the artwork, rugs, or accessories.

What I’m also trying to do with clients is mix it up with a few antiques. Bring a little history in.

A treasured piece from a grandmother, a found object or a personal thing you love. A wonderful pine hutch or armoire. A mahogany piece.

Something old and unexpected. When I’m walking down a hall I want to see a beautiful carpet, a beautiful piece of art, a unique mirror or something that’s different. I don’t care if it’s a laundry room, a powder room or a hall.

Is that the trick to bringing warmth to contemporary design?

It’s one way. I’ve got a new client who I’m going to be working with who has a very modern style and this beautiful grand hall with massive original art. The space is calm and relaxed but she can’t find the right carpet and wondered also about the foyer. I suggested breaking it up with some beautiful wallpaper. Not in your face, but something that’s complementary to everything else that’s going on in the room. Give the foyer a little bit of definition. A bit of character.

Is wallpaper coming back?

Absolutely. Wallpaper can also provide texture.

If you’re doing a real contemporary space and people don’t want a Chintz pattern I would say grass cloth, a textured burlap look. Brunschwig and Fils and Schumacher are traditional lines. I love mixing that up with contemporary. You end up with something quite unique if you do that.

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What is the style of your own home?

We’re in a temporary home right now. We just sold our Algonquin cottage and we’re on the brink of building a new home/cottage. We think we may have found the land. On the North Channel, right on Lake Huron. We haven’t bought it yet though.

Have you decided on a design concept?

My look will be somewhere between super contemporary and traditional. White clapboard with floor to ceiling windows. A one room open concept living room, dining room and kitchen.

I’d keep the furnishings simple but comfortable.

But first and foremost, the home must fit in with the geography. Of course, if I had an unlimited budget I would decorate with art.

What kind of art do you collect?

Eclectic mix, abstract colourful art, portraits, group of seven style work. A real mix. I’ve done a fair bit of painting myself that is on my website.

I’m drawn to colour. How colour plays together.

Art is important. I tell my clients, you’ve spent all this money on the bones and the furnishings, you don’t want to put up gas station art. Your look is only as good as your weakest link.

That’s so true. Art is so often overlooked when it’s directly in your eye line every day.

If you have something in your home that is garish or in poor taste it stands out like a sore thumb. It doesn’t mean everything has to be expensive, it just needs to be coordinated. For instance, I did a bathroom and we bought beautiful expensive wall tile and complemented with very simple floor tile.

It’s knowing where to spend and where to save.

What drew you to a career in interior design?

It’s something I have been innately drawn to since my childhood. My grandmother had incredible gardens. I was fascinated by the colours and the textures and the shapes. My mother was very creative and had a beautiful design sense and homes, so I was influenced by her. I remember, when I was a teenager, my boyfriend and I would go on dates driving through Rosedale and Forest Hills at night. We’d peek in the lit-up interiors and talk about the design elements. I guess I’ve always been interested in creating spaces, efficiency of spaces and the aesthetics of spaces. It’s just something I’ve always loved and been passionate about.

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Shadow and Light THE ART OF

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by Dawn Ritchie

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It’s in the shadows where good art is realized, asserts artist M.J. Jones. “The shadow is what brings the painting alive.”

Jones, a passionate skier and golfer, moved to Collingwood in 2007 after decades of making the weekly haul up from Toronto for ski retreats at Big Blue. Today, painting the mountain is one of her greatest passions.

Jones regularly ventures to the summit of Blue Mountain when the sun is at its zenith and shadows are peaking to compose and photograph reference photos for future paintings. “I have a pile of photos on my phone and in art drawers,” she says.

“I like painting water and snow. Snow mostly, because there are so many shadows on snow. Shadows help you navigate your way down the hill.”

Jones’ style has become so identifiable, in fact, that many of her friends and critics say they can always tell which paintings are hers because you

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A prime example is her acrylic, entitled “Lifted.”

Jones takes you right up the mountain with her, seating you aloft at chairlift level where you can feel the blustery chill of the ascent mixed with anticipation of the thrilling descent awaiting below.

Jones has acquired a bit of a reputation as a ‘ski painter’ of late. One of her paintings of a ski run has just been selected to figure on Thornbury’s street banners this fall. It is part of the Thornbury Business Improvement Association’s four season playground promotional drive.

Jones studied art at the University of Toronto before going on to become an educator. But she says she’s been drawing since age four. “I’d spend six hours a day drawing as a child,” she recalls.

While in school, she started searching for her own style. Renown artist, Ken Danby, was a good friend of Jones’s art professor and for a time, she thought she wanted to paint like him. “Or like Bateman.

Painterly. But not his style,” she says. Gradually she found her own voice and much of her adult journey was spent exploring watercolours, which she credits for helping her discover the value of shadow. “You can only paint once with watercolour and you have to think about the negatives and positives,” she says. “Watercolour is a precision art. Acrylics allow more latitude.”

It wasn’t until she retired from her position as a school principal and sought out galleries in the Georgian Bay area that she discovered that watercolours hung under glass were less desired by galleries. And so, Jones’s acrylic exploration took flight, and along with that, her sales and notoriety.

Today, fifty percent of her sales comes from commissioned art work, but the rest is for pure pleasure. “I’ve begun experimenting with abstracts now,” says Jones. “It’s about how you see things, and getting the shadow into the flower.”

See M.J. Jones work in person at the Loft Gallery in Thornbury and check out her Instagram page at maryjane.Jones.5688.

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SMALL GREAT THINGS JODI PICOULT

Review by MELANIE HENNESSEY

UP NEXT:

EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON Kate Bowler

This gripping memoir pulls readers deeply into Kate Bowler’s life after she comes face-to-face with an unexpected cancer diagnosis.

I had heard the high praise before picking up Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things, with the cover review even touting it “the most important novel” she’s ever written. So needless to say, I cracked the book open with high expectations.

And all I can say is, wow. This fascinating read tackles the challenging but crucial issues of prejudice, race and justice at a time when it couldn’t be more relevant, as daily headlines reveal.

The book centres around Ruth Jefferson, an experienced labour and delivery nurse. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine check-up on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she’s been reassigned to another patient. The parents are white supremacists and don’t want Ruth, who is African American, to touch their child. The hospital complies with their request, but the next day, the baby goes into cardiac distress while Ruth is alone in the nursery.

She hesitates before performing CPR and, as a result, is charged with a serious crime. So begins a tumultuous journey for Ruth, who fights for a state of normalcy for her family, particularly her teenage son, as her case becomes a media sensation. Adding a layer of complexity is the fact Ruth’s lawyer is a white public defender who insists that mentioning race in the courtroom is not the way to win.

It’s hard to stop turning the pages as the trial proceeds, with the culmination delivering a shocking twist in true Picoult fashion.

One can’t help but reflect inwardly as they read this novel and ask, in a world so embattled with racial injustice, what small great thing can we do to help?

And that’s exactly the effect Picoult hopes her book will have.

As she explains in her author’s note, “There is a fire raging, and we have two choices: we can turn our backs, or we can try to fight it. Yes, talking about racism is hard to do, and yes, we stumble over the words — but we who are white need to have this discussion among ourselves. Because then, even more of us will overhear, and — I hope — the conversation will spread.”

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Local burger joint satisfies Have a hankering for a really good burger? Check out Burger Royale, which just opened a second location in Oro. “Everyday, customers tell us we serve the best burgers, fries and onion rings in town,” say Keri West who owns and operates the fast food joints with Dave Irwin and Craig Russell.

“The burgers are so tasty because we use a quality mixture of fresh ground beef — brisket, hanger and chuck and season it with salt and pepper. We don’t add any fillers or additives,” she explains.

Burger Royale is located at 162 Napier Street in Barrie, (705) 503-7695 and on Hwy 11 (Line 7) Oro, (705)487-6978, burger-royale.com. Photo: Katherine Elphick

Apple picking and more

Best described as a culinary adventure trail, the award winning Apple Pie Trail is worth visiting. “Apple picking and apple pie are just the beginning.” says Patti Kendall of the Blue Mountain Village Association. Thirty-seven stops are represented along the Blue Mountainsarea trail, which features orchards, shops, restaurants, bakeries, farmers’ markets, cideries, wineries and more. The trail runs year-round. applepietrail.com.

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This fall it’s all about tasting local. With that in mind, the LCBO is featuring Red House Wine Co. Baco Cabernet Sauvignon VQA. This medium-bodied and fruity wine showcases a medium deep ruby red colour; aromas of black fruit, red berries, mineral and spice with earthy, leafy, toasty notes; dry, medium bodied, with a sweet fruit centre, moderate acidity, soft tannins and flavours of juicy, sweet berry fruit; with hints of spice and black pepper on the finish. In-store or online: $13.95 GoodLife | Georgian Bay Fall 2018

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THE POTATO FACTORY BAR & GRILL

by Katherine Elphick photos by Ellie Kistemaker

Local restaurateur, Michael Mikhail, is one busy guy. Within the last year, he’s opened three Potato Factory Bar and Grills, first in Collingwood, then Niagara Falls and now Wasaga Beach. During that time period, the 46-year-old and his parents also opened Collingwood’s Steakhouse Social Eatery.

“Lately, I’ve been sleeping with one eye open, because there’s just so much going on,” admits the entrepreneur with a cellphone that never stops ringing. “But, I love it because it’s super exciting.”

Despite his hectic schedule, Michael recently met with this Goodlife reporter at the new Potato Factory in Wasaga Beach (which was set to open the very next day).

Racing in with a delivery from his other nearby restaurants and nursing a sore back from constructing the new bar, he happily sat down to dish about his growing eatery empire and the decision to specialize in potato cuisine.

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I understand you have a business background, and that you and your family have owned several businesses in the Toronto area over the years, including staffing companies, car dealerships as well as restaurants and lounges. What led you to open the first Potato Factory in Collingwood?

MM: We did some location research and quickly discovered that Collingwood is a great place to do business. It’s a vibrant community with an extremely supportive and helpful BIA. So, when a downtown historical building became available last March, we jumped on the opportunity, and opened our very first Potato Factory in Collingwood on July 14, 2017. Shortly after, we opened another Collingwood restaurant — the Steakhouse Social Eatery. Based on the success of our Collingwood restaurants, we opened up a Potato Factory in Niagara Falls, and now Wasaga Beach.

Why specialize in spuds?

MM: There are so many reasons [smiles]. I mean, who doesn’t love potatoes? Right? But to answer your question…..for years, I had tossed around the concept of opening a restaurant that focused on potatoes. Sure, there are other places that specialize in poutine or fries, but few have such a comprehensive menu where potatoes take centre stage. We didn’t invent the wheel, we just tweaked it a bit. Potatoes are a comfort food, have incredible culinary versatility and are also very healthy. Potatoes are fat, sodium and cholesterol free, and they also have more potassium than bananas. They also aren’t expensive, so they provide a healthy profit margin.

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There are also several potato farms close by.

MM: Absolutely! We only buy our potatoes from local growers within a 100 mile radius. Actually, the same goes for our meat, chicken, and other ingredients on the menu. We love supporting nearby farmers and the local economy.

How many potatoes do you go through a week?

MM: A lot! We use over a ton of potatoes a week at each location. We get deliveries everyday to ensure freshness and quality. And our chefs cut, wash and blanch all of our potatoes on site.

Let’s hear more about the menu.

MM: We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and our menu features various styles of potato dishes.

We pair them with traditional Canadian fare like soups, salads, chilli, fish, hamburgers and more.

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For example, our award winning hamburger, which is delicious by the way, is served on a freshly made potato bun. And our tomato and feta bruschetta is served on a potato rosemary crostini. We’ve got lots to choose from — anything from spicy sriracha fries, or traditional kettle chips to butter chicken poutine and everything in between.

Can you list the top sellers?

MM: French fries, duck poutine, Coney fries, fish and chips, Irish nachos, smoked duck potato skins, and our chicken or beef burgers are to die for! Our salads, particularly the Cobb salad and the Nicoise salad are just phenomenal. But the top seller is the ferris wheel, which is a sharing plate that allows you to try four appetizers. It’s great because you can sample a bit of everything from cinnamon sugar or parmesan herb fries to pirogies, chicken wings and more.

What’s your food philosophy?

MM: Freshness is number one, followed by presentation, service and price point. We offer delicious, high quality food at great prices. We make everything in house from scratch — even our breads, desserts, sauces, batters, burgers and soups are all made in house. Nothing is store bought.

What about diners with special dietary needs?

MM: We have lots of gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and lactose free items. Since we make everything in house, we know exactly what the ingredients are, which is helpful for those with allergies.

How would you describe the Potato Factory decor?

MM: The overall theme is comfortable and cheery, which creates a great energy and a great vibe. Along with plenty of colourful artwork and various TVs, the bars are made from reclaimed wood and steel, so there’s a bit of a rustic, urban look, as well. Our Collingwood location is particularly charming because it’s located in a historic building. The Wasaga Beach location is a bit more casual because it’s located right at Beach 1, with the Wasaga River running behind it. All of our locations have lively summer patios.

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BAKED STUFFED POTATOES This delicious side dish is courtesy of Lonnie Sanberg, executive chef of the Potato Factory Bar & Grill. Enjoy it at the restaurant, or make it at home!

4 large baking potatoes 1 cup shredded 3 blend cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup fresh chives, diced Pinch of salt and pepper

Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F. 1. Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until cooked through.

2. Slice tops off of potatoes and scoop the flesh into a large bowl, leaving skins intact.

3. To the potato flesh add the cheese, sour cream, chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and spoon mixture into potato skins.

4. Bake for another 30 minutes, or until heated through. Serves 4.

What about specials?

MM: We offer a great line up of specials, including: Caesar Sunday and wing night ($5 Caesar and 75 cent wings), Monday rib night ($2 off full rack of ribs, $1 off half rack) taco Tuesday (features two different styles of tacos in addition to our signature taco), craft beer Thursday (each week features a local craft beer at a reduced rate, when you order an entree) and Friday unlimited fries (unlimited fries are always available if you order an entree, but on Friday you only have to order fries to qualify for unlimited fries).

Do you have entertainment?

MM: At the Collingwood and Wasaga Beach locations we do open mike Tuesday, trivia night Wednesday (with John Eaton from the PEAK FM — broadcasted in both locations) and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

Any interesting future plans?

MM: We have lots on the go! By next year, we hope to have another four or five Potato Factory locations. Possible local sites may include Barrie and Alliston. Right now, I’m 46 and by the time I turn 50, I want 50 restaurants. It’s a bit of an aggressive plan, but I’m confident we can do it.

We’re also incredibly excited about our very own vodka line, which should be ready by next year.

The Potato Factory Bar & Grill is located at 65 Hurontario Street in Collingwood (705)443-8483, 25 Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach, (705)429-2990.

There’s also a Niagara Falls location. For more information visit potatofactorygrill.com

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There is a vast amount of home grown food and drink just waiting to be discovered and this fall we are showcasing the best Simcoe County-Grey Bruce has to offer.

Explore the tastes of the region in this special GoodLife feature.

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OCCASIONS FOOD HALL

Your culinary home entertaining boutique!

OFH offers unique, high quality gourmet fare for those who love to entertain at home and really enjoy trend setting food ideas usually reserved for chefs.

We will indulge your senses with hand crafted hors d’oeuvres and appetizers, mini dessert bites, handmade imported pastas and all natural sauces from Italy, selected fall and summer truffle oils, salts and tapenades….we make it easy for you to cook like a chef and be a star in your own kitchen!

For your entertaining needs at home, at the cottage or chalet, we also have fully prepared meats, skewered and grilled, as well as unique side dishes and other culinary delights. Our selection of vegetarian, vegan and Gluten free items will also be a hit with your guests that have special dietary requirements. We also offer a host of non GMO, natural and non-preservative foods. You will also find a selection of fair trade cocoa chocolates for your wine tastings, non GMO snacks and non-alcoholic mixers and sparkling beverages.

If brunch at home is more your flavour, we offer very unique fully cooked, gluten free turkey,

chicken and pork breakfast sausages, prepared apple oatmeal flans, leek & mushroom biscuit turnovers, breakfast rolls with eggs, bacon and cheese to mention a few. Let us do the hard work so you can Wow your guests and family!

New additions include high quality, hand crafted, prepared meals such as Beef or Chicken Wellingtons, Chicken Marsala, Bison Bolognaise, Chicken Cacciatore, or truffle and prosciutto flat breads to name a few.

New culinary tasting marché events coming soon!

Come and visit us and indulge your inner foodie!

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MAHOGANY ROOM

The Mahogany Room at Nottawasaga Resort

You may not have thought of the Nottawasaga Resort as a dining destination, but that’s about to change. The resort, which has been a fixture in Alliston since 1968, offers two restaurants and a lounge that are open to the public.

Each of the resort’s restaurants are uniquely appointed offering a dining experience distinct to each room. Not only will you be treated to a delicious meal you’ll also have the opportunity to experience firsthand the stunning renovations that the resort has undergone in the recent years.

With a focus on fine dining the elegant Mahogany Room is ideal for a romantic evening, a social gathering or a business meeting and offers an exquisite selection of wines and menu choices that will

certainly delight your palate.

In celebration of the Resort’s 50th year, the culinary team has designed a fresh new menu that emphasizes paying homage to a time when quality meant everything, supporting your community was paramount and showcasing the best of the season was a way of life. Utilizing wild and heirloom varieties of ingredients that are harvested at the peak of the season, as well as innovative artisan products that are ethically sustained and sourced from local farmers and Canadian suppliers, The carefully curated menu has been designed to entice the most discriminating of taste buds and offers both traditional and contemporary dishes to not only enchant your palate, but serve as a lasting memory of a thoughtfully prepared experience.

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you visit at the resort, you can expect great food. Our menu is constantly changing to offer seasonal dishes that are both innovate and exciting to eat. I think no matter what you’re looking for, we are able to offer it.” Paul Dill, Executive Chef at Nottawasaga Resort The restaurant itself offers a tasteful and sophisticated ambiance. Beautiful views of the outdoor scenery mix harmoniously with elegant fine fabrics, refined finishes and rich mahogany wood details – the namesake of the room. Nestled within the intimate Mahogany Room, La Tavola del Padrone provides an exclusive space for private dinner parties and special occasions.

For your next special occasion try the Mahogany Room – an exquisite culinary journey awaits you.

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COLLINGWOOD OLIVE OIL CO. Taste before you buy!

Collingwood Olive Oil Co. is a favourite stop for locals and visiting foodies. It is like a candy store for grownups! All guests are treated to a guided lesson of the highest quality extra virgin olive oils harvested from the most current crops around the globe. They utilize the alternating harvest seasons in the Northern and Southern hemispheres to access the most recent olive crushes, allowing them to offer the freshest juice available - not just once but twice per year! Each of their extra virgin olive oils come with detailed sensory, chemical, and nutritional information as well as a crush date. Ten minutes with one of their experts and you will know more about olive oil than 99% of the population!

Using their quality fresh olive oil, an entire section of the store offers of all-natural plant based infused and fused culinary oils. From their best selling Tuscan Herb, unique spicy oils, and a gourmet section including white truffle oil.

An entire room is allocated to all-natural caramel colour-free balsamic in both white and dark from an artisan balsamic maker in Modena, Italy: everything from raspberry to savoury herbs. Combined with their infused and fused oils, you can create an effortless and very healthy

alternative to commercial grade salad dressings and marinades.

Street on Ste. Marie. Plenty of parking is available on the street and in adjacent municipal lot.

Never pre-bottled and protected from heat, light, and moisture every bottle is poured fresh from our tanks ensuring that what you sample is exactly what you are buying!

Looking for an informative fun night out? Book a private tasting night for 8 – 16 people.

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They are not only friendly, they know their product inside out and happily share recipes, cooking tips, and have some great gift suggestions. They are extremely generous with both samples and ideas and want to ensure that customers leave with not only something they love the taste of, but also that they know how to use.

Pantry

Their back pantry is loaded with delicious stuffed olives, spreads, Italian pasta and seasonal goodies to make your entertaining and gift shopping easy. Innovative local jams and chutneys, using their fruit balsamic now available as well as their popular HOLY SHIPYARDS BBQ sauces.

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Located one street east of Collingwood’s Main

42 Ste. Marie St., Collingwood

705.293.6457

ALEX’S GUACAMOLE Prep: 10 minutes Makes: 1 ½ - 2 cups 1 clove fresh garlic, crushed and finely chopped 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 1 cup diced tomato 2 ripe avocados, medium sized fresh ground pepper and salt (about 2 pinches each) 2 tsp of Persian Lime Olive Oil Directions: Prepare and combine all ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips!

Tip: Save the pit and leave it in the guacamole to maintain freshness and prevent discoloration!

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St. Louis Bar & Grill in Wasaga Beach

St. Louis Bar & Grill HISTORY

With Sudbury, Ontario native Brent Poulton as the founder, the St. Louis Bar & Grill chain is proud to be 100% Canadian owned and operated. Since its inception in 2002, St. Louis Bar & Grill has been thriving with its Devilishly Good fan base!

The brand has continued to earn praise for its consistent delivery of superior wings and ribs at competitive prices, served in a fun, friendly neighborhood bar and grill setting.

The wide popularity of the brand’s concept and signature product has led to the growth of nearly 60 locations across Ontario with four units operating in the East Coast of Canada. Despite the growth of the franchise chain over the years, they’ve remained dedicated and true to the core business principles of the very first St. Louis Bar & Grill location. It’s this mindset that has contributed to the chain’s impressive growth.

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350 Big Bay Point Barrie, ON (705) 503-4989

SIMCOE EXPANSION

Barry Poulton, Brent’s brother, was the second franchisee to join St. Louis Franchise, and opened his first store in 2003 on Dunlop Street in Barrie. Since then, Barry has opened 4 more locations in Barrie and Bradford, the most recent being this past June on Duckworth Street.

The chain’s mantra “Devilishly Good” caught the attention of Jack Flynn and Erin Kirby who opened their 1st location in Wasaga Beach in 2017 and another in Collingwood in the summer of 2018.

AUTISM AWARENESS

When a founding father from the Shining Through Centre came into one of the St. Louis Bar & Grill’s locations almost 15 years ago looking for a silent auction prize, Brent was inspired to do more. He decided to choose this as his cause of choice to support at St. Louis Bar & Grill. The Shining Through Centre is a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and is a recognized leader in the field of Autism, providing service excellence in therapy, education,

408 Dunlop St W. Barrie, ON (705) 737-4989

494 Veterans Dr. Barrie, ON (705) 728-9555

research, and awareness to affected children and their families. St. Louis Bar & Grill has contributed over 1 million dollars of support over the years. Last year, St. Louis Bar & Grill donated over $170,000 dollars in support of Autism awareness and continues to host an annual corporate fundraiser in October in all locations.

DAILY DEALS

Although St. Louis Bar & Grill is best known for its famous wings and ribs, they offer food and drink deals every day of the week including ½ price wings every Tuesday, ½ price burgers every Wednesday and ½ price appetizers Thursday evenings. They consistently have food and drink specials and keep things interesting with their national promotions such as Wingsanity’s All You Can Eat Wings and Ribsanity.

Be sure to follow your closest location on Facebook to stay up to date with all the latest events and promotions. Trust us – you don’t want to miss them!

353 Duckworth St. 541 Holland St W. Barrie, ON Bradford, ON (705) 252 0999 (905) 775-0055

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THE NORTH RESTAURANT

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MARCO ORMOND

New world cuisine with a contemporary global influence

The warm touches from the original home blend perfectly with the luscious fabrics and textures of the updated décor. It is licensed for 140 people, including the patio. With the restaurant being flooded with catering requests, the demand led us to offer The North Catering.

As an award-winning Chef Marco and his team offer their signature dishes to make your corporate event or private gathering a memorable event that will quickly become a tradition. I started in the kitchen as a young boy in Portugal. My grandmother had a catering company and by the time I was 12, I was working part-time in a professional kitchen. Combined with my culinary training at Humber College, I have been fortunate to do what I love and be acclaimed for my work. My passion for cooking has stayed constant through the years, and I love change, new techniques and challenging my culinary skills.

49 Mary Street, Barrie

705.812.2192

WHAT ARE YOUR SIGNATURE DISHES? Our diners favour our rack of lamb, sea bass, calamari, sushi roll and our prosciutto. It is important to me to create a diverse and ever-changing menu and diners enjoy the variety offered. I like to intrigue people by dabbling in new foods and being on the cutting edge, with a mind to always maintaining and enhancing the fine dining experience.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE INGREDIENT? That has to be our beef as we dry age our beef, which is an involved process that makes the beef tastier and more tender.

We are the only local kitchen to dry age ribeye and striploin for 45 days and the results are worth the effort. Fresh ingredients and unique products from Chinatown or farmers’ markets are also inspiring with their abundance of unique textures, colours and aromas.

WHAT’S THE ONE THING WE SHOULD TRY BEFORE LEAVING YOUR ESTABLISHMENT? People rave about our desserts. We like to treat our customers and when they leave we want them to feel that they have had a special experience. We have been known to delight groups with an element of surprise in our presentation. Great traditions are grandmother’s mouthwatering butter tarts, warm chocolate lava cake, and my personal favourite, banana cream pie.

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CAKES BY DESIGN

Q&A WITH BAKER

JENNIFER MAYRL WHAT LED YOU DOWN THE CUSTOM CAKE PATH? When I was in high school, I got a part-time job at a custom cake shop in Richmond Hill. I was hired to stock shelves, but almost instantly I was hooked on cake decorating. I worked there for about 10 years, right through university studying kinesiology.

I learned everything on-site, and knew I wanted to do this for a living.

WHAT ARE THE LATEST TRENDS IN CAKES? We’ve been doing a ton of gender-reveal cakes. When a couple is having a baby, they bring in the ultrasound that indicates the gender and we make the inside of the cake blue or pink and that’s how everyone finds out whether the baby is a boy or a girl. Other trends include naked cakes- where the icing gets scraped off and the cakes are decorated with fruit and flowers.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR CRAZIEST COMMISSIONS? We did a cake for a plumber with a roll of toilet paper on it and the words “Holy Crap, it’s your birthday” written on it. we also do lots of hip bone- shaped cakes to celebrate replacement surgery and diaper- shaped ones for baby showers.

WHAT’S YOUR CAKE-MAKING PHILOSOPHY? It’s twofold. I want every cake to taste as good as it looks. And second, we only make cakes that I would be proud to serve.

WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION? Our customers inspire us! They will find something on social media, bring it in , and we will go from there. Other than that, we are constantly keeping on top of the latest trends.

BEYOND CUSTOM ORDERS, WHAT’S ON OFFER AT THE SHOP FOR WALK-IN CUSTOMERS? We always have cupcakes, ready-to-go cakes, plenty of decorated sugar cookies and more.

FINALLY, WHAT’S THE SWEETEST PART OF WORKING IN THE BAKERY BUSINESS? We all smell like vanilla and cake all the time, so that’s pretty sweet!

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Inspired to create the unexpected You want a wedding cake that looks like the Muskoka birch stump where you and your beloved carved your initials. Bring your idea to Cakes By Design in Barrie and they will make your dream cake a reality.

Baker and owner Jennifer Mayrl and her staff design, create and bake between 60 and 100 stunning custom cakes weekly for occasions ranging from hip replacements to anniversaries. Gender reveal cakes with pink or blue interiors are popular at baby showers. “People come to us for a little fun,” says Jennifer, who fell in love with cake decorating at a part-time job as a teen.

“If you can dream it, we can bake it.” At the 14-year-old company, every cake must taste as fabulous as it looks and only cakes Mayrl would be proud to serve are made.

Customers can also pick up ready-to-go cakes, cupcakes, decorated sugar cookies and more.

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J’ADORE

FINE CHEESE & CHOCOLATE

THE SPEAKCHEASY

Q&A WITH OWNERS

JESSI FOURNIER & BEKKI MARTIN WHAT LED YOU TO OPEN UP THE SPEAKCHEASY DOWNSTAIRS BELOW J’ADORE? J’adore was becoming so popular that we were busting at the seams. When the perfect space became available down the street, we jumped at it. The funny thing is, we had no intention of opening the lower level to the public. Our original plan was to use the downstairs space as a private event and tasting room, and as an extra space to make cheese platters and gift baskets.

ANY CHEESES YOU ARE ADDICTED TO? BM: We have a lot of cheeses that will knock you to your knees, but our two current favourites are a three-year-old Lindenhoff Gouda

from Holland, and a French triple-cream brie with a thin line of mustard seeds called Château de Bourgogne à la Dijonnaise. Both are perfect!

WHAT ARE YOUR VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS? We have a vegan cheese tasting plate made with Nuts for Cheese [dairy-free cheese] made in London, Ont. We also off er a vegan chocolate fondue and vegan ice cream. Our cheese plates come with gluten-free crackers, and our fondues have gluten-free dippers.

WHAT ABOUT BEVERAGES? Along with a fully stocked bar, we have wines from all over the world that pair really well with our cheeses. We also off er local craft beer, and some really fun specialty coffees. We even pay tribute to the speakeasy era with our Tea Time, when we serve up Prohibition cocktails such as Bees Knees, Hanky Panky and Al Capone’s own Southside Fizz. Southside Fizz was served at his infamous speakeasy in Chicago. Since it was a rougher hooch compared with his competitor’s product, he added simple syrup and mint to it to make it more palatable. Why do we serve it in teacups? Back then, many speakeasies would serve drinks in teacups just in case there was a raid.

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705.503.6633

Fine cheese and chocolate and new hot spot restaurant Downtown Barrie’s new hot spot, The Speakcheasy is fast becoming one of the hottest and hippest foodie destinations around, taking you back in time and into a world of indulgent flavour!

Guests can enjoy chocolate or cheese fondue while listening to classic tunes, sipping wine and taking in the Prohibition paraphernalia in this cozy 30-seat establishment.

J’adore Fine Cheese & Chocolate Shop is located up stairs and offers a Parisianthemed boutique filled with specialty items that will feed your soul and delights from around the world. Private tasting parties, fun murder mystery and oyster nights, tasting parties, special order cheese platters and gift baskets.

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Q&A WITH OWNERS

DANNY’S FISH & CHIPS Voted Barrie’s Favourite because we love what we do!

Danny’s Fish and Chips owner’s Ben and Limoza Demiri, along with their team were thrilled to win Barrie Advance Readers Choice Award for Favourite Fish and Chips. “It is very gratifying that people have gone out of their way to recognize us for what we love to do! We are passionate about our Mom and Pop family business and moved by the incredible support of our long time clients and excited by the new ones that have found out about us.” Danny’s Fish and Chips takes pride in the quality of their product that’s second to none. “We treat it like it’s our baby and deliver it with the service you’d expect from a family run business.”

Danny’s Fish and Chips offers variety of dishes other than fish and chips. “But our fish and chips is what we’re known for and we feel such a sense of responsibility to my dad “Danny” who founded Danny’s Fish and Chips,” Ben said.

“He strived for perfection in himself and in all of us. He was the inspiration to have something that tasted amazing and then strive to make it ever better! We take great family pride in hand cutting our fresh fish daily along with our hand cut fresh fries! You can trust that we happily serve you the freshest fish and chips in town!

From our family to yours - we look forward to seeing you soon! “Thank you for loving what we love to do so much!”

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BEN & LIMOZA DEMIRI CAN YOU TELL US WHAT THE SECRET IS TO BECOMING BARRIE’S FAVOURITE FISH & CHIPS YEAR AFTER YEAR? Here at Danny’s your delicious fish and chips arrive fresh every day from the ocean and the garden. Our family have been taking pride in what we do for over 40 years now using old family recipes that don’t cut corners on quality food without preservatives. We love seeing families grow up with us here and treating them like family is the only way we know how to do business. We bring in whole haddock and Alaskan halibut and hand fillet the fish everyday so it is served fresh to your table and you can totally taste the difference. We use only fresh locally grown potatoes and hand cut them as well. The crispy, light batter on our fish is made from a 40-year-old family recipe so I guess you can say there is a lot of love that goes into your meal.

WHAT IS YOUR SIGNATURE DISH? Although halibutand chips is a customer favourite. We also recommend you try our excellent haddock on your next visit.

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SIGRID’S CAFE & FINE BAKERY A Traditional European Bakery

At Sigrid’s, baking is a never-ending art form.

For the past 35 years now, we have been a proud family-owned bakery in downtown Barrie. All our baked breads and pastries are made from scratch with all natural ingredients, the way it used to be done! The flavour or our creations showcases the true passion behind our work.

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ANDREA HIGGINS

TELL US ABOUT YOUR BLACKFOREST CAKE? We pride ourselves in having the “real” Blackforest cake made with fresh cream and Kirchwasser and dark cherries which has been lovingly handed through the generations!

We invite you to join us in our lunch and tea room and treat yourself to a savoury soup and sandwich on our homemade bread and buns.

Top it off with a European specialty coffee and authentic pastry, that are sure to please!

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE BAKERY BUSINESS? Sigrid’s, is a traditional European bakeshop, specializing in German baked-goods,celebrating 35 years in business this year and was founded in 1983 by Andrea’s parents. My parents left a very successful bakery in Germany to start a new life in Canada with my sister and me. The idea was to bring a touch of Europe to Barrie. I took over the bakery in 2004 with the help of my husband Brian, and our three children and our fabulous staff.

If you’re looking for fresh gluten-free products that the whole family will enjoy, you’ve arrived at the right place! We bake fresh daily with no preservatives. From our sunflower, multigrain, raisin bread and classic loaf and buns to our Florentiner pastry, almond crescents, and macaroons and famous gluten-free brownies, we’ll win you over!

10 Ross Street, Barrie

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUST-HAVE TASTE SENSATIONS? You have to come in and try our delicious Bienenstich which is a yeast-based pastry with our homemade custard filling, topped with honey-coated almonds. You will love our specialty cakes like our mousse, raspberry, chocolate, strawberry & lemon. Our chocolate, mocha, grand marnier and a trio of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry buttercream cakes are simply irresistible!

705.726.0121

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DEBORAH PORTER

LIAISON COLLEGE CULINARY ARTS Feed Your Passion

Liaison College was founded on a simple idea: that great cooking and culinary arts education must be complete, practical, and rewarding, and give its graduates the best possible foundation for a career in the food service industry. We offer a concentrated education based on learning by doing, where technique and practical hands-on application form the backbone of our professional programs.

While all of these attributes separate us from other cooking schools, the X-Factor separates us the most. It’s the intangible difference at Liaison College based on our belief that education can be intelligent and inspired, that while it can be challenging it can also be fun; and that we need to be sustainably and socially responsible. We believe in passion, we believe in hard work, and we believe that dreams can come true Liaison College in Barrie is housed in the historic building (circa 1800’s) 3500 square foot space has been neatly converted to a culinary training centre with a commercial kitchen, dining area and theory classroom.

The best way to learn about our Barrie campus is to visit us in person and go for a tour.

Simply contact us today to get started.

Recreational cooking classes are great for a date night, or team building events, and to feed your passion and we are now offering a great selection of options for you this fall 2018. We keep our classes small and personal with no more than 15 happy participants in each. This way you are sure to acquire the hands-on skills you need to pull this off at home long after our fun evening together.

Some of the classes being offered will be fun for the whole family like our Parents and Kids Cooking Night on September 27. Other in October focus on game night goodies, soups and stews and even knife skills and techneques to help sharpen-up your skills ad learn culinary techniques from our professional instructor.

And back by popular demand, we’ll have Italian Night so we can escape to Naples and enjoy the rich flavours of Italian cuisine if only in our minds and tummy of course! We also want to offer a fabulous holiday baking with gluten-free holiday baking options too that will delight you. We will have French cuisine and more date night surprises that are a fan favourite. These make the great gifts that are so much fun and the gift of cooking delicious meals together will last long after our classes have said bon nuit!

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WHAT’S INVOLVED IN BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL CHEF? HOW DO I GET STARTED? The Cook Basic Program is a 300 hour course that provides hands-on and in-class theory training in classic culinary techniques and is offered as a full or part-time student program.The Cook Advanced Program is for graduates of the Basic Cooking Program.

It lays special emphasis on meal presentation, food quality and creativity. Students also learn mathematical skills, costing, kitchen and restaurant management.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY? Liaison’s emphasis on teaching students to produce consistent, highquality food goes hand-in-hand with the principles of sustainability: locally sourced ingredients, where possible, strict attention to limiting food waste, and encouraging efficiency wherever possible. Our campus is steps away from the farmers market and so students know exactly where most of their food comes from.

Sourcing food is just one aspect of sustainability for Liaison students, although it’s a big part. Food waste is another big concern—to the point that students are required to keep a bowl of trimmings, which is weighed at the end of a lesson. The students are taught to use trimmings and leftovers in dishes. Vegetable cuttings go into the stock pot, as do bones and meat bits. Leftover genoise cake is used as crumbs for a cheesecake crust. Efficiency begins in the kitchen And it’s not only food that gets the efficiency treatment. Teaching efficiency generally—eliminating waste of all sorts, keeping costs under control—is a big deal.

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I’m standing in a circle of people in fluffy white robes at the 36cinq Lounge water bar, lobbing questions at the water sommelier about source, temperature of consumption and mineral count. Behind him is an altar-like cabinet of several dozen bottles, dramatically backlit to emphasize the clarity of the liquid, the colour of the glass and the curves of the containers. At Switzerland’s Grand Resort Bad Ragaz — one of the world’s most prominent luxury spa resorts — they take to heart that old Chinese proverb, “When you drink the water, remember the spring.”

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Connecting with water is a fundamental Swiss ethos to tame stress and tension, relax and restore inner balance. Self-care is an essential practice and it’s common to take a long weekend, or a week or two, to visit resorts dedicated to wellness and the therapeutic properties of thermal hot waters. At the small town of Bad Ragaz — in the picturesque Rhine Valley of eastern Switzerland, 62

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15 minutes from the border with Liechtenstein — clients come from as far away as Saudi Arabia to soak in the steaming resort pools, relax in their suite’s private sauna, dine on award-winning international cuisine and chat with the dedicated sommeliers to find the perfect water.

In Bad Ragaz, to “remember the spring” stretches back to the Middle Ages when Benedic-

tine monks discovered a spring spewing steam deep in the wild Tamina gorge. With its low mineral content, the body-temperature thermal water of the gorge’s fabled Theophil Spring was believed to possess healing properties. It’s said the water at Tamina gorge has seeped through the Swiss Alps for more than a decade, before eventually spouting out at the healing 36.5 degrees C.

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In the early days, the brave guests seeking holistic treatments were lowered into the waters of the gorge in baskets suspended from ropes. By the mid-1800s, a luxury resort had been built, along with a four-kilometre long pipe to bring the water to Bad Ragaz, supplying its wellness spas and pools. The town has kept its quaint Heidiland appeal, while the resort has expanded its range of services to include wellbeing getaways to soak in the thermal waters, medical consultations and a general health focus using the waters for everything from detox to weight loss to antiaging. There are packages of services and regimes integrating the thermal water with almost any health benefit imaginable, from health-promoting fitness and relaxation to massage, to movement and training.

Against the backdrop of the looming Pizol Alp, the expansive, five-star resort includes several distinct hotels built in different styles — from the historic charms of the gracious Palais, to the mix of traditional and modern of the Hof Ragaz, to the classic elegance of the Quellenhof, to my ultra-contemporary Spa Suite in the modern tower. There are seven restaurants including the one-star Michelin restaurant IGNIV by Andreas Caminada, with a focus on the shared experience of dining. With one call to the sommelier, it’s possible to have water paired to the different courses.

They certainly built them… and they came — the guests looking for water therapy and searching for a sense of wellness included the rich and famous like French writer Victor Hugo, the German philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche and Wimbledon champion Roger Federer. The country’s top athletes come to the Bad Ragaz Resort’s Swiss Olympic Medical Center for performance diagnostics, treatment and medical training advice.

I promised myself to savour the relaxation experience. Dedicating half days to the main thermal bath — the Helena, named after a Russian princess who caught the eye of the resort’s architect — I slide into the resort’s thermal pool and surrender to the power of water, embracing that oh-so-very-Swiss regime dedicated to balance and wellness. The Conde Nast Traveller Spa Guide implored visitors to take the waters: “Walk in it, bathe in it, drink it!”

The thermal pools are kept at body temperature. After bobbing around in the large pool, I alternate between the Finnish sauna and the steam bath (with a bracing cold shower rinse between).

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Not a hint of piped-in New Age flute tunes. No burning of scented candles. This is Swiss-style luxury, with a purpose.

Everywhere, there’s an emphasis on drinking the water, in addition to soaking in it. The thermal water on tap in the public bath areas and my Spa Suite is piped in from the famous gorge spring. According to the water sommelier and the resort’s wellness staff, the mineralized water helps optimize physical fitness. The menu at the 36cinq Lounge water bar includes both still and sparkling; well-known brands like Voss from Norway and San Pellegrino from Italy, but also many lesser-known Swiss labels like Adelbodner Mineralwasser from the Bernese Oberland and Calanda from the Canton of Grisons. The

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Sipping or dipping into the restorative water has been an easy sell. After several days I feel calmer, balanced, lighter and more grounded. I am convinced it must be something in the water.

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Broker Re/Max of Wasaga Beach Inc., Brokerage www.MarkRuttan.com info@markruttan.com

Kelly McCague Sales Representative

705-321-7295

www.kellymccague.com kmccague@royallepage.ca EXCEPTIONAL 82 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE... offering fabulous countryside vistas, a beautifully renovated century home, a recently constructed coach house, 2 separate stable areas, 12 paddocks, 200’x70’ indoor arena, an outdoor ring and more! Convenient access to major highways in the hills of Mono. Approximately 30 minutes to Caledon Equestrian Park. Please visit www.488434-30sdrd.com for additional information and virtual tour.

Country Living at it’s finest. Luxuriously finished 2700 sq. ft., 2 storey home with detached 2400 sq. ft. shop on 3.5+ acres within easy commuting distance to Barrie. Perfect for the most discriminating buyer!

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Sanjay Kapoor Sales Representative

705-429-4500 ext 424 Direct: 705-818-0533 SanjayKapoor@remax.net www.SanjayKapoor.ca 1263 Mosley St., Box 490, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1A5 Country living with all the modern amenities. Exceptionally maintained 3500 sq. ft. of finished living space on 25 acres of land with heated 1500 sqft 4 X car garage. 4 bedrooms, 2 full bath.

Cathedral ceiling, fireplaces, radiant heat, granite counters, maple cabinets and hard wood floor. Back up generator, hot tub. Only 15 minutes to Barrie and 5 minutes to the beautiful beaches of wasaga beach. Contact Sanjay Kapoor 705-8180533 or visit www.sanjaykapoor.ca MLS# 122570 Virtual tour -> http://vtour.vtmore.com/972148

Marsha Harrison-Mateer Sales Representative

705-440-9400

www.sellwithmarsha.com sellwithmarsha@gmail.com

Located on approx 44 acres you will find this stunning updated home with custom kitchen with granite counters, main floor mbr with ensuite and main floor laundry. Completely redone top to bottom, no expense spared. Also enjoy the beautiful in-ground pool, drive shed and large two storey barn that can accommodate cows or horses. Great location minutes to Hwy 89 & 50. Contact me today for more info at 705-440-9400 Full Virtual Tour at www.sellwithmarsha.com

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Owner, Broker of Record www.melaniemartyn.com homes@melaniemartyn.com 2 FAMILY FRIENDLY! CLOSE TO CREEMORE JUST OFF AIRPORT ROAD! Serious value here for this 1870’s 2.5 storey estate style home with 14 rooms (4,000 sq. ft. on 3 above grade levels). ON SEVEN ACRES WITH STREAM/TRAILS! Commercial and residential zoning makes this a perfect 2 plus family home or any kind of home style business from a restaurant to a retirement style residence which can generate your own retirement income!! Call MEL for the details! TAKE THE TOUR NOW!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxcJep42_Bs&feature=youtu.be

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Peter McCague Broker DIRECT (705) 435-8604

Kat McCague

Sales Representative DIRECT (705) 434-8384

Welcome To Fletcher St & A Great Family Home. 3+1 Bdrm With An Open Living & Dining Area. Garage Access From Kitchen & Main Floor Laundry Always A Bonus. Nice Walkout From Living Room To Large Deck & Fully Fenced, Landscaped Yard. Nice Location Close To Schools, Parks & Tennis Club.

Double Garage With Side Driveway Provides Ample Parking For In Town Residence. New Garage Door! MLS# N4174677

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Allergy-Friendly Vegan Crackers and Cheese Please!

Located in Collingwood, Crooked Tree Fine Foods specializes in crafting gourmet, nutrient-dense cashew cheese spreads and unique crackers, including almond crackers and crispy seed enriched crackers. All products are handcrafted and always free of gluten, dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, sesame, sulphites and refined sugars. You can find these tasty snacks at the Collingwood farmer’s market, as well as at local independent retailers in Collingwood, Creemore and Thornbury. Founded by the mother of a child affected by dietary intolerances, Crooked Tree’s mission is to help others source delicious, nutritious and convenient allergyfriendly snacks that anyone can enjoy! www.crookedtree.ca

Cricket Powder:

Up for a culinary adventure? President’s Choice® has introduced 100% Cricket Powder to Loblaws stores. Insect protein isn’t new elsewhere as eighty per cent of the world’s population incorporates insects into their diet.

Farmed at a Canadian cricket farm, crickets are sustainably sourced as they need 12 times less feed than cattle and half as much as broiler chickens to produce the same amount of protein.

Cricket powder can be added to baked goods, smoothies, soups, stews and provide high levels of protein, B12, calcium and fibre.

Crickets can bring a subtle earthy flavour to your food and in small amounts, no taste at all.

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Cycling and Yoga

Located in a beautiful heritage home in downtown Collingwood, Buddha Rider Yoga and Cycle Studio offers classes for all ages and abilities, from mother and baby yoga and fitness to restorative yoga for older adults. . Their signature class, “Buddha Rider” is a combo of both cycling and yoga. Treat yourself to a nutritious smoothie from their smoothie bar after your workout or pamper yourself with an organic facial from their aesthetician. They are even equipped with a therapy room offering Pilates, Thai yoga and yoga somatics. www.buddharider.com

Going Green

With the legalization date for recreational cannabis in Canada fast approaching, a number of Health Canada licensed producers are preparing their wide range of offerings—from strains to oils to edibles. Once legal, individuals 19 and over will be able to purchase recreational cannabis in-person or online through the government operated Ontario Cannabis Store. A licensed producer of medical-grade cannabis based out of London, INDIVA expects to have its recreational cannabis products sold there.

INDIVA is currently in the process of growing high-quality cannabis with cultivation expertise spanning over several decades.

PersonalTouch P ersonalTouch ersonal Touch

by Linda Cailes

Aesthetics and Day Spa Services Hello I am owner/operator of Personal Touch Aesthetics and Day Spa, with 27 years’ experience in Aesthetics and a Reiki Master. As a home-based business, I offer a variety of aesthetic services in a clean, comfortable and private atmosphere including WAXING | FACIALS | MANICURES | REIKI | PEDICURES | REFLEXOLOGY GEL & ACRYLIC NAILS | LASH EXTENSIONS I like to think of myself as an old fashioned, hands on Aesthetician.

Many of my services are by hands and not by machines and this is reflected in my pricing.

I genuinely care for people and feel that everyone should be treated with respect, honesty and courtesy. Give me a call today to book your Personal Touch Appointment.

487 Maple Street, Collingwood, L9Y 2S4 705-445-4684 • cailes@rogers.com

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705-446-4972

Pat Magda, a sales representative for Re/Max of Wasaga Beach loves selling Real Estate for a living. “What better way to spend your days than doing a job you are passionate about and find very rewarding”.

She believes when you put people first, everything else falls into place.

In today’s market you need experience on your side, and with my 32 successful years in business that is reason enough to call.

I understand what a house means to a family and what make it a HOME.

“FOR EVERY MOVE YOU MAKE”

Now, you can expect the same warm welcome and excellent, alignment based yoga instruction at their new, larger location at #1 - 1470 Mosley Street (at 34th).

The only HOT yoga studio in Wasaga Beach, this beautiful new space features radiant heat panels in the ceiling for an awesome hot yoga experience, an HRV (heat recovery ventilator) to keep the air quality high and cork flooring imported from Portugal.

Leslie and Jennifer and the seven other practitioners who make up Wasaga Beach Yoga offer over 23 classes per week including: Restorative Yoga, Beginner/Gentle, HOT vinyasa flow, Advance Your Practice, Kundalini, Yin/Yang and Barre.

WASAGA BEACH YOGA

Also available now are Registered Massage Therapy and Ayurvedic Consultations to assist you in your journey towards wholeness and health.

Jennifer Tindale 705-994-4007 Leslie Cunsolo 705-717-6932

Maintain and gain, relax, restore on your mat with the Wasaga Beach Yoga community!

www.wasagabeachyoga.ca • wasagabeachyoga@gmail.com

Hair By Sue & Tanning Sue Nixon

Owner/Stylist

Gina Hughes Stylist

I was born in Collingwood in the early 60's and have lived in the Georgian Triangle area all my life. I started in the beauty industry in 1979 working in Collingwood, Creemore and now in Stayner for the past 15 years. I opened Hair By Sue in 2008. We are a full-service Salon offering cuts, color, highlights, lowlights, perms and facial waxing. I have enjoyed serving our community involving myself in fund raisers for Cancer and other local events over the years. Gina Hughes joined the salon 5 years ago and is originally from Brampton. Gina is a great asset and has been in the beauty industry for 20 years. Together we make a great team and we both love what we do!

Our motto is "Making the world more beautiful one head at a time"

7296 Hwy 26 (Main St.) Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 hairbysue3148@gmail.com • Facebook/Hair By Sue

705-428-3148

~ women in business ~

After just three years at their current yoga studio it became apparent to business partners Leslie Cunsolo and Jennifer Tindale (and their existing Yoga Community!) that they needed to expand.

Noble Insurance has been protecting our communities since 1945, committed to providing exceptional customer service and insurance advice.

Born and raised in Collingwood, Julianne Cornfield has been an insurance broker at Noble Insurance for over 13 years. She loves helping her clients find the protection that best suits their needs. Insurance can be confusing, so Julianne prides herself on offering a high level of service and knowledgeable advice.

Please call, use our online chat, or come in and see us. We offer honest commitment, friendly service and community values.

www.nobleins.on.ca 1 Hurontario St, Collingwood (705) 445-4738 Cathie Hunt is the owner of Cathie Hunt, CPA, an accounting firm based out of her home in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, offering direct, personal service to clients, either through mobile and/or online service on an appointment basis.

Cathie has been serving clients for over 15 years in Simcoe County, providing solutions to business problems. Cathie’s mission is to help people reach their financial goals while not having to deal with the mundane compliance and paperwork to get there. As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Cathie is passionate about working with people to help them better understand their financial situation and its’ role in providing a superior quality of life.

Contact Cathie and she will provide accounting services for your business at your home or office at your convenience. Also available to meet at her home office in Wasaga Beach or at a satellite meeting space in Barrie. Cathie offers flexible hours to suit your busy schedule. Cathie Hunt, CPA, your mobile accountant in Simcoe County!

~ women in business ~

Call to make an appointment today. 705-828-0891 Women supporting Women!

The Wasaga Beach Women’s Business Association (WBWBA) provides a welcoming environment that fosters mutually supportive business partnerships and networking opportunities leading to growth, knowledge, and lifelong friendships.

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Doors Open 5:30 pm | Dinner 6:00 pm | Speaker 7:00 pm www.wbwba.com

“THE REFERRAL OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY IS THE GREATEST COMPLIMENT YOU CAN GIVE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST.” Let me assist you in finding your dream home, in a neighbourhood that is right for you, and in the price range you want. Or if you are interested in selling a property, I also have the expertise to help you get the fastest sale possible and the best price.

I look forward to the opportunity of working for you!

Servicing: The Georgian Triangle, including Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Town of Blue Mountains, Stayner and surrounding areas.

CAROL WOOD BROKER 1 MARKET LANE #2

WWW.CAROLWOOD.CA

Office: 705-429-2121 • Cell: 705-220-5558 email: carol.wood@century21.ca SERVING WASAGA BEACH AND SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY

Personalised Tour & Group Travel Since 1985 Tico #04023420

Susanne Hamilton is co-owner of Hamilton Tours Ltd. She is known to many in this area.

Hamilton Tours Ltd. was established 33 years ago and has become known for its personalized service.

We offer a full range of tour options, from a one day outing to a multi day motor coach tour and various fly/drive programs across North America and around the World.

We offer our customers the confidence of traveling with a TICO licensed tour company.

Any of the tours found in our retail catalogue and on this website can be duplicated to suit a specific group, club or organization. Presently we plan and design tours for the public as well as Senior Clubs, local schools and Inbound international groups. We look forward to meeting you!

Travel by motor coach should never be limited to just one age group - but rather to be enjoyed by all.

3479 Hwy 88, Bradford, On L3Z 2A4 • 1-800-584-4941 or 705-881-2011 • www.hamiltontoursltd.com

Domestic Divas Cleaning Co. is a commercial and residential cleaning company that thrives on high energy, positive business relationships, and extremely happy clients. We provide a high standard of quality that every single one of our clients enjoy and appreciate.

For us, to go into someone’s home and leave knowing we have helped and impacted our clients by making their lives easier, gives us ultimate satisfaction that is worth celebrating every single day

CALL TO BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION

daniellejenkins@domesticdivas.org

519-278-4213

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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705-445-0011 • 800-880-3750 72 Pine Street, Collingwood • www.dadswelldenture.com

FILL A PURSE FOR A SISTER CAMPAIGN

THIS YEARS CAMPAIGN • September 1 - December 1, 2018 Fill A Purse For A Sister Campaign was founded in 2015 by Social Worker, Theatre Director and Activist Angel Freedman.

This campaign is dedicated to providing comfort to women through the collecting and sharing of new and gently used purses filled with personal necessities. Purses collected for the Fill A Purse For A Sister Campaign are distributed to women’s shelters, social service agencies and crisis centres.

FILL A PURSE FOR A SISTER CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES

Purses should be gently used and previously loved, or new. Please do NOT donate purses that are worn out, soiled, or ripped. Please do NOT fill the purses with used items, unpackaged items or food.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO FILL THE PURSES

Contents can include items such as an encouraging note, feminine hygiene products, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush, gloves, hat, scarf, lip balm, makeup, coffee shop gift card, notepad, pen, book/magazine, whistle, flashlight, gum, etc ...

Our friends over at The Foot Clinic - Judi Thorel, Chiropodist and Sarah Robinson, Chiropodist will be collecting purses for the Fill A Purse for a Sister Campaign!

~ women in business ~

Kim Dadswell, Denturist and proud owner of Dadswell Denture Clinic for the past 22 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.

Check out our new selection of unusual gifts. There’s something for everyone!

ROBERT KNAPPER Pharmacist/owner

7477 HIGHWAY 26, STAYNER

www.PharmasaveStayner.com • 705-428-4722

Are you looking for a smile? Let us give you one of ours!

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

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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

www.gboc.ca | 705-422-0020 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.

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!

Competitive contact lens plan with the latest technologies.

Local price match guarantee.

Friendly, efficient service with our knowledgeable team of professionals. info@gboc.ca

Evening and Saturday appointments available.

New patients most welcome!

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.

Celebrate

Reflexology Week Awareness September 24 to 28 Reflexology helping you balance you mind body and spirit.

Sharron Brigham, RT, RRP, RCRT

What’s your favourite sound of September?

Don’t go another day without your favourite sound.

Call 705-352-3200 today and arrange your complimentary hearing test & free trial!

John Tindale, H.I.S HERE TO HELP YOU HEAR!

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Unit 4 - 1441 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach (Between Dominos Pizza & Georgian Circle Family Restaurant)

705.352.3200 www.beachhearing.ca

~ health & wellness ~

MEDICAL SUPPLIES YOU TRUST!

SANDALS

BATH STOOL WITH PADDED ROTATING SEAT

Wasaga asaga Beach

LIFT & RECLINE CHAIR

ROLLATOR

705-429-2515

Certified Compression Stocking Fitters Orthopedic & Sports Braces Bathroom Safety Equipment Diabetic Training Ostomy Supplies Wound Care Products Certified Mastectomy Fitters Rental Equipment Walkers & Rollators (Government Funding) ADP Vendor Lift Chairs

30 - 45th Street, Wasaga Beach

Your friendly neighbourhood pharmacy!

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Painful incurved or ingrown toenails? We can help!

The most difficult and painful nails we see as Chiropodists are caused by a condition called “involution”. Involuted nails curve deeply into the skin of the toe and the pressure can be painful even when the nail isn’t cutting the skin! Callus can develop around the nail and increase the pain. Rough edges or spikes can easily ingrow in these tightly curved nails.

Ingrown nails can also happen with normal shaped nails pierce the skin. A nail that is stubbed or trampled can cut into the skin. If a nail breaks off badly in the corner due to injury or poor trimming, rough edges can cut into the skin around the nail. It is important to have the nail removed from the skin as soon as possible. In most cases if it is addressed early, an ingrown nail in a normal shaped toenail will not need to be permanently removed.

If a nail is imbedded in your skin for too long, the skin starts to swell. The body reacts to the nail as it would a foreign object. If the swelling is long standing and ingrown is chronic, permanent narrowing of the nail is necessary to allow the skin to heal.

THE FOOT CLINIC

Our associate Sarah Robinson is able to permanently remove painful ingrown and incurved nails. This is performed with local anesthetic. We rarely have to remove the entire nail.

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1344 Mosley St, #2, Wasaga Beach Sarah Robinson joined Chiropodist/Clinic Owner Judi Thorel in December 2017. She brings with her 12 years of experience working in various settings, including hospital, community 705-627-5524 health care, instruction and private clinics.

JON PERLUS B.Sc., D.D.S., Perio., M.R.C.D.(c)

Periodontal and Dental Implant Surgeon

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

106 Saint Paul Street, Collingwood 705.444.6558 www.drperlus.com

State-of-the-Art Equipment | Digital 3D Scanner for taking mouth molds | Digital Xrays | Orthodontics Root Canals | Same day Crowns & Veneers Invisalign & Clear Aligners | Friendly & Welcoming Staff

Always accepting NEW patients and walk-ins or emergencies

DIRECT BILLING

1890 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach

(beside Shoppers Drug Mart) www.wasagadental.com

705-429-2000

Evening and Weekend Appointments Available

705-445-0011 • 800-880-3750 72 Pine Street, Collingwood www.dadswelldenture.com

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~ health & wellness ~

• Complete & Partial Dentures • Implant Retained Dentures • Same Day Relines & Repairs • Lab on Premises • Complimentary Consultation Appointments • New Patients Welcome

Hurontario Street

JUNK REMOVAL • DUMP RUNS FREE PICK UP OF ALL SCRAP METALS Collingwood ELECTRONICS Hume Street APPLIANCES Campbell Street Stanley Street

CALL 705-828-4578 OR

Drop Off Area

705-445-9763 brysrecycling5@gmail.com

Look for Sign

Lockhart Street

Drop off your scrap metal and electronics at our designated drop off centre and save on a disposal fee!

LARRY’S NEW & USED APPLIANCES Check us out first!

~ home sweet home ~

198 Main St., Unit 1, Wasaga Beach www.lar ysap liances.com • 705-429-2560

DON MEHARRIE, Master Electrician

(705) 818-3854 • Residential • Commercial

• Construction • Maintenance

Nominated Best Trade Person/Business of 2018 for the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce Recognition Awards Specializing in residential and commercial electrical construction and maintenance serving the people of Simcoe County and Muskoka

donmeharrie@gmail.com • www.dsm-electric.ca

ALL YOUR BUILDING AND RENOVATION SUPPLIES UNDER ONE ROOF

Low, low prices on a wide selection of windows, doors, locks and even the kitchen sink

PRICES 50% LOWER THAN RETAIL EVERYDAY!

DONATIONS OF GOOD USED APPLIANCES WELCOME. WE’LL PICK THEM UP!!

TURN YOUR SCRAP METAL & OLD ELECTRONICS INTO AFFORDABLE HOUSING! (drop off during store hours)

www.habitatgeorgianbay.ca 155 Sandford Fleming Drive Collingwood, Ontario • (705) 446-9740

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

Relax,

Leave the Cleaning to Us!

Contact us today for a free estimate:

Wasaga Beach, Decorating

705.422.0114 1.866.629.5396

705-429-1500 www.wasagabeachdecorating.com

1 Market Lane, Unit 3, Wasaga Beach

√ Home Renovations of All Types - Large or Small √ Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements √ Decks, Fences, Patios, Screened-In Porches

√ Custom Homes and Additions √ Property Maintenance Packages, Landscaping √ House Checks, While You Are Away √ Aging in Place - Services for Seniors

Save 10% on Your First Service Up to a $200 Savings!

705-994-5100 Free Estimates

www.peakliving.ca info@peakliving.ca

~ home sweet home ~

Renovations, Maintenance, House Care Ask Us About...

Join our staff along with Seabourn’s Mary Goldsmith for an informative 1-hour Seminar Tuesday, Oct 23.-6.30pm

Limited Seating- Please RSVP Seabourn has the Newest, Most Consistent Ships in the Ultra - Luxury Market.

The Finest, Intimate Experience at 250-300 Suites per Ship.

Celebrating 30 Years in Collingwood!

Brenda Chapman - Cruise Specialist Collingwood, TEL: 705-444-1161 brenda.chapman@marlintravel.ca

Find Your Happy Place With Travelworld • Personal Service • Easy online booking website • Two locations to serve you better

www.travelworld1.ca

or visit us in person at any of our locations Stonebridge Centre, 3 Market Lane (near Walmart), Wasaga Beach

705-429-4292

191 Hurontario Street, Unit 5, Collingwood (beside Service Ontario)

705-445-6370

~ travel ~

Airport Limousine service for Collingwood and area only $175 plus HST Other areas please Call for a quote.

We also service weddings and corporate limo and busing transportation needs.

Call Ace Transportation Group today!

705-446-5824 www.summerbound.ca

TICO#3190660

Good Food - Good Drink - GOODLIFE 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. 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.

The lovely vibes and artwork at Unity gives its patrons not only fantastic food but also an enlightening experience and hence its 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 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.

Unity Market Cafe & Studios |

@UnityMarket

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

The Candy Factory The ultimate chocolate and candy source.

Stepping into the Candy Factory is like stepping back into a time when going to a candy store was a special event.

You will find treats to highlight a meal, a holiday, a special event or just to satisfy your craving. There is something for everyone.

Our store is filled with everything imaginable to satisfy the sweet tooth, including truffles, novelty chocolate shapes, lollipops, brittles, fudge, assorted chocolates and a variety of gift packs and baskets.

There is truly something for everyone.

645 Hurontario St., Collingwood | 705-445-2400 | www.candyfactory.ca

TheSmoke TheSmoke is taking BBQ to a Whole New Level. From traditional items like Smoked Back Ribs, Pulled Pork and Brisket to non traditional items like Smoked Burgers, Wild Boar Bacon, Smoked Banana Ice Cream and Montreal Smoked Meat. All Foods are scratch made from Chef Cams recipes and earned a spot on the Food Network show “You Gotta Eat Here”. Dine in our licensed 82 seat restaurant, or on the patio in the summer, or take home some Smoked Ribs and BBQ Sauces. The Food is Amazing, Dine in, Take Out and bring the kids.

Licensed • Gluten Free Friendly • Nut Free Restaurant • Wheel Chair Accessible

498 First Street, Collingwood | 705 293 5522 | www.thesmoke.ca | info@thesmoke.ca

Real Canadian Superstore Spend $15 and receive a $10 Gift Card. We are offering our “What’s For Dinner?” cooking demonstration at a value of $15 but the great news is that we’ll put 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

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Cookbook Index: Entrées – Soups & Stews Makes: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ready in: 30 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy

Asian Dumpling and Squash Soup PC Ramen Broth sets the stage for this hearty soup with its layers of complex flavour, while frozen potstickers and frozen diced squash cut out the long prep time usually required to make traditional Asian dumpling soup. Swap out the squash for diced peeled sweet potato or frozen edamame, if you prefer.

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GoodLife | Georgian Bay Fall 2018

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, Thai pepper and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.

2. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add frozen dumplings and frozen squash; cook, stirring occasionally, until dumplings and squash are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Discard Thai pepper.

3. Divide among serving bowls. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, dividing evenly.

Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 170 calories, fat 7 g (1 g of which is saturated), sodium 900 mg, carbohydrate 23 g, fibre 1 g, sugars 5 g, protein 6 g

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