For the second year in a row, Araxi and Sydney Davidian of Davidian Events hosted a clothing swap to raise funds for My Friend’s House. The impressive collection of clothing was curated by Emily Rand of Joyful Homes; a professional home organizer. The clothing swap not only encouraged people to d...

The town of Hanover has been overdue for a new fire station and after years of planning and construction, the doors to their new facility have opened. The 15000 square foot station boasts a state-of-the-art training facility, lecture room and lounge, offices, gear storage and cleaning facilities,...

After considerable investment and plenty of trial and error, Sandhill Creek Flower Farm is open for its very first Tulip Fest. The farm is known for its Sunflower Walks that run in the late summer, and expanding up on that offering has been a goal for some time. For a limited time, visitors can e...

Pet owners in South Georgian Bay can breathe a sigh of relief with the official opening of BayVETS; the area’s first after hours clinic. Until now, any sick or injured pet would need to be rushed to larger centres like Barrie and even Toronto, but thanks to the efforts of seven dedicated local ve...

When Chris Webb joined the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach, it was to help his business succeed through networking and visibility, but after delivering Easter hampers to help the food bank, his perspective was forever altered. Moved by the sheer scale of poverty and inequality he saw with in his own ...

When Kat Salvador; a professional dancer and lifelong performer was first asked to join a burlesque troupe, her initial response was a knee-jerk “No.” Like many others, she believed that burlesque was simply about stripping down, not understanding that the centuries-old art is really about self e...

Che Roba is one of twenty local sandwich shops featured in the spring edition of On the Bay Magazine. Chef Luca Del Rosso’s mission is simple: serve Italian food the Italian way, so every customer can’t help but say “Whoa!” (“Che Roba!”) with every bite. Luca hails from the southern Italian coast...

The Climate Action Team and Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach teamed up with Georgian Bay Forever to host a community cleanup of the shoreline. The clean up has become an annual tradition with hundreds of volunteers taking part to help to beautify the Beach. This year, the event doubled as an opportuni...

Members of Town Council, the Collingwood Climate Action Team and the general public gathered outside the Collingwood Library for the official unveiling of the 2025 Earth Day flag.

Each year, the Collingwood Climate Action Team runs a contest for local youth to submit designs for the Earth Day fl...

Clearview Township is taking steps to ensure residents of all ages are given more opportunities to learn, play and compete in short mat bowling. The game is essentially indoor lawn bowling, it first appeared in the area 11 years ago at the Prime Time Club in Wasaga Beach thanks to the efforts of ...

The Prom Shop is a Clearview Community Church outreach initiative that offers graduating students the opportunity to find their prom dress, shoes, and accessories at no cost to them. The program began four years ago when the church took up the mantle from the local Cadets which had previously run...

As pickleball’s popularity continues to soar around the region, more opportunities to recruit new players are cropping up frequently. Most recently, Wasaga Beach has just kicked off its latest learn-to-play program for locals interested in building their skills courtesy of Elevation Athletics.

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Vanessa Aragona of Vara Studios in Thornbury shares her love of pottery with a group of new potters at the L.E. Shore Memorial Library. Fifteen participants gathered to learn the basic skills behind working with clay and creating pieces without relying on tools like pottery wheels. This class is ...

ZoomerMedia launches Zoomer Radio 92.3 FM in Owen Sound

Tammie Whalen Buckler shares her spiritual journey to self-acceptance through her books Vibrations and Echoes Beyond Realms that detail her psychic experiences. After the overwhelming response she received from her first publication, Buckler felt empowered to write her second book and further nur...

The Camplin’s Sandhill 7 Farm in Clarksburg is a small family run operation that provides visitors with behind-the-scene tours of their various operations.

Maple syrup production peaks in early spring when the temperature rises during the day and drops below freezing overnight. Owner David Camp...

It’s no secret that the words we choose matter, and this is precisely what E3 and the Collingwood Public Library wanted to explore through the Choosing Words of Inclusion event held on March 19th.

This event was created as partner of the #ItStarts campaign; a Simcoe-wide anti-discrimination init...

The Collingwood Environment Awards, presented by volunteer organization Keep Collingwood Clean in partnership with the Town of Collingwood, recognize community members and organizations that are making a positive impact on recycling, composting, waste reduction, and other sustainability initiativ...

The Stayner Curling Club recently welcomed curlers from all over the area for 6th Annual Charity Bonspiel in support of the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation (CGMHF). 16 teams participated, with each team getting the opportunity to play two draws. The event also featured raffle pri...

The DanceRoom has been in operation for over 20 years and studio owner Jen McKay is always looking for new ways to bring the community together. For International Women’s Day, she hosted a self-care event in collaboration with fellow dance teacher Kat Salvador, and together they taught classes, s...

Community spirit is thriving at Wasaga Barber Shop. The bustling hairdressing hub has been in operation since 1996, and shop owner Suzie Bartella does everything she can to honour the legacy of her late father who founded the business.

Since its opening, Wasaga Barber Shop has celebrated each o...

The Stayner Curling Club was established in 1963 and it serves as a hub for curling enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. 175 curlers from Stayner, Wasaga Beach, New Lowell and surrounding areas participate in weekly meets, leagues, and various events throughout the season, and one of the clu...

The temperature dipped to -14 C on Saturday night but that didn’t deter hundreds of people from gathering at the Trinity United Church in Collingwood where they embarked on a special fundraiser for homeless youth in the region. The walking routes through the downtown included warming stations and...

Caithkin’s foster families are organized in a manner that melds structure and stability with the flexibility required to meet the needs of each individual family. A clinical worker is assigned to each family to support the foster parents and we provide 24/7 support to foster parents. Well support...