Here’s a beautiful black and white photo of the bath house at Kingsville’s Lakeside Park. You can see the pavilion up above to the left in the background. The date of the photo unknown. Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives.
Lifestyle
Joyful Gardener: Dog Days Indeed!
The lazy, dog days of summer are upon us. Spells of hot, sticky, humid weather preclude much outdoor activity in tending to our gardens and yards. But what joy when we get those perfect summer days as in this past week, with intense blue skies, fluffy white clouds, and freshened […]
Home Fires: Lower Town, Knitting Needles and a Bird in the Window
The grass had a coating of frost as we pulled into the long driveway. The house was red brick and seemed friendly enough. My father braked and the Olds came to a stop. Our first night in the Dickson house. Bags were unpacked, pj’s and bedding hauled inside. My room […]
Know Your Risk Tolerance at Different Stages of Life
As an investor, you’ll always need to deal with risk of some kind. But how can you manage the risk that’s been made clear by the recent volatility in the financial markets? The answer to this question may depend on where you are in life. Let’s look at some different […]
Over the Lake: Find Your Beach
While many beaches across the province may be experiencing higher than normal volumes of people looking to get outdoors, most beaches on Pelee Island remain quiet, natural and undisturbed. High water and wind direction certainly affect beach conditions on Pelee Island, and contribute to the ever-changing landscape on our shores. […]
Bygone Days – June 1963 Grade 8 Beach Party
Eleanor Scratch chaperoning the June 1963 Grade 8 Beach Party (Gosfield South Area Public School). This was held on the beach in front of the Lakeshore Terrace Hotel. Nice looking beach! Photo taken by Jerry Ogle
Over the Lake: Stuck in the Middle
The fourth and most recent extension of the closure of the Canada-U.S. border to non-essential travel has left the small community of Pelee Island in the middle of some heated debate among local and international taxpayers. With over a third of the island land owners residing stateside, most wonder when […]
Joyful Gardener: Right Beneath Our Noses
38 Wigle Street No, not the masks we are wearing, for they need to be over our nose … but could your COVID- weary self use a lift in spirits? Here’s a simple inexpensive treat — hop in your vehicle and go for a slow, leisurely exploration around the streets […]
Architecture & Design: What Does Architecture Mean to the People of Kingsville?
What does architecture mean to the people of Kingsville? What value does it hold? Can this value be lost or modified? Can it change into something unrecognizable? What will Kingsville look like next year? In five years? In 25 years? In 100 years? Will the past have informed the present? […]
Ask Kiki: Stuck in the Middle?
Got questions? “Ask Kiki” is your local advice column for relationship woes, employment concerns and life issues. Today, Stuck in the Middle has questions and Kiki has answers: Q/ Hi Kiki, How can I have it all? I’ve been a homemaker for years but now that my kids are older […]