By Irene MacCreadie (CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – This spring, try your hand at Printmaking and Open Studio Life Drawing with the Thames Art Gallery. Learn the basics of printmaking during five Monday evening classes in the Mistele Art Studio. We are holding printmaking workshops in collagraph, drypoint etching and intaglio. Drypoint etching uses plexiglass plates, and [...]
(WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND) – A 20-year-old Dutch solo tramper has been rescued from Mt Richmond Forest Park after becoming lost and activating a hired personal locator beacon. Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) received the alert at around 4.40pm yesterday (Thursday) and the Summit Rescue Helicopter from Nelson was sent to the scene. However, low [...]
(MUSKEGON, MI) – Ever since it was formally introduced at an event in Grand Haven, Mich., in May, “Catch & Cook” – the program that helps charter boat anglers take their freshly caught fish to a participating restaurant and enjoy it for lunch or dinner – has gained steam. “We did Catch & Cook yesterday,” [...]
(TWEED, ON) – On Saturday July 28, 2012 at 7pm Central Hastings O.P.P. Marine Unit attended Stoco Lake in the Municipality of Tweed for marine patrol and vessel checks. While travelling along the eastern portion of the lake approximately 800 metres from shore Provincial Constable Daryl McColl noticed something in the water. Initially suspecting it [...]
(TORONTO, ON) – This summer, why not stay-cation in Ontario and visit some of the province’s larger-than-life landmarks and monuments. Across the province, there are many large and interesting statues, sculptures and art installations that celebrate the identity and history of the area in which they stand, including: Wawa’s Canadian Goose — even taller than [...]
(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – With the mild weather, police have noticed in increase in citizens riding their bicycles. The Chatham-Kent police would like to remind all cyclists that it is illegal to ride their bicycle on the sidewalk. This by-law infraction carries a penalty of a $60 fine. Cyclists must follow the same rules and laws [...]
(WINDSOR, ON) – The Best Culinary Tourism Experience in Ontario is taking place this summer and the dates have been set. The award winning Wine Trail Ride dates have been announced for the 2011 season. Each Wine Trail Ride includes a visit to 2-3 wineries, tastings, tours, experienced guide, support vehicle and a meal made [...]
The City of Windsor is planning to capture some sun this summer and use it to offset the cost of energy in two outside pools. Construction on solar heating for Mic Mac Pool and Remington Booster Pool began last week. Mic Mac Pool will have 15 solar panels attached to the roof to heat the [...]
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