L to R: Tall Ship Festival Billboard designer Ann Ducharme, a student volunteer, Layne van Loo (upper face with outstretched arms), his wife Elaine van Loo (lower face), Catherine Johnson (brown-haired girl) and Paylin Pretli (balloon girl) The Arts Society of Kingsville is still ALIVE throughout the pandemic. The purpose […]
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Ensure You’re Properly Insured
There’s certainly been plenty of volatility and uncertainty the past few months, but one aspect of your financial picture has probably remained stable: your need for insurance. Now might be a good time to review your overall insurance coverage to determine if you and your loved ones are well-protected. Of […]
Art Scoop: Artist Ed Roach Tells His Story
My passion for art started as a young child in Halifax, Nova Scotia. My father was talented as an artist and started his own sign-painting business. I soaked up whatever I could in mastering my craft from his talents. I remember sitting on my Dad’s lap with my hand cradled […]
Art Scoop: Ann Ducharme Creates a Sanctuary
Meet Ann Ducharme, the present chairperson of the Arts Society of Kingsville who is also an outstanding artist. During the plunge into isolation required by the present pandemic, Ann created a sanctuary for herself in her art studio. The following is her story: I have been painting for as long […]
Art Scoop: Vera Graham Welcomes Her Art That Comes From Within
My first exposure to art occurred when I was about five years old. I met the boy across the street. Alex was a solitary soul and he drew the characters from the Archie comic books with exact precision. I was entranced and in awe as to how he could do […]
Can You Lower Your Reliance Rate During Retirement?
If you have decades to go until you retire, you don’t need to panic over volatile financial markets — you have plenty of time to regain lost ground and potentially achieve more growth in your investment portfolio. But what if you are nearing retirement or already retired? After all, you […]
Sunday Night Army: Local Podcast with International Horizons
For better or for worse, this past year has shaken almost every industry within our community. While some lay in ruins, and others are still holding on, many creators of online services and podcasts are thriving. The Sunday Night Army is a local podcast with international horizons. It’s a show […]
University of Windsor Alumni Association Honours Black History Month February 25-6
The University of Windsor Alumni Association presents events in honour of Black History Month. February 25, 2021 – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Our Black Experience – Panel discussion. A distinguished panel of Black alumni share their life experiences of navigating life while Black in Canada. Join the conversation. The […]
Celebrating stories of Ontarians: Oscar Peterson
A still from Historica Canada’s newly released Heritage Minute celebrating renowned jazz musician Oscar Peterson. When Oscar Peterson quit high school in the early 1940s to be a full-time jazz pianist, his father gave his blessing on one condition: that his son would “be the best.” Peterson rose to this […]
Remembering Dr. George Bruner: Medical Visionary of His Time
In 2021 we are all acutely aware of the value of the medical professionals who work to maintain our health. Even with the necessity of maintaining physical distancing, we have access to the services we need when we experience a health problem or emergency. We can phone or email our […]