Community Hero: Ted Markle —by Hillary Handy Another year is wrapping up. It has been a pleasure to connect with and celebrate some of the incredible people in our community. North Simcoe is home to some fantastic humans who teach us new things, celebrate diversity,...
Toddler Tourist —by Hillary Handy More often than not, I get Disney songs stuck in my brain on repeat. They are so catchy and little earworms that never really go away. One song is “Do you want to build a snowman?” from Frozen. Like, in all seasons. It probably sticks...
Warminster Write-Up —by Hillary Handy We left the last issue with a brief update that we have finally received our stop light! It is such a wonderful addition to our community. With mixed opinions and reviews on the situation, the safety improvements are quite...
Your Mom Goes to College —by Hillary Handy In the 2004 indie comedic film “Napoleon Dynamite”, one of the characters Kip, throws, a diss at his brother Napoleon, saying “Your Mom Goes to College.” It was meant to be an insult like a classic “Your Mom” comment and...
Warminster Write-Up —by Hillary Handy Stop the presses! The long-awaited traffic light in Warminster is here! Hooray! Please drive and walk with caution as everyone gets used to this important safety measure. Thank you to everyone who was instrumental in making it...
Community Hero: Rylin —by Hillary Handy Our community is so blessed to have some incredible members who do remarkable things. Thus far, we have told the stories of adults who have an extensive resume and significant community involvement over time. We love that and...
The Toddler Tourist: East Coasters —by Hillary HandyOccasionally, the Toddler Tourist heads north or south in the summer months to explore our province. This year, we were fortunate to head East to explore Prince Edward Island! For our Thanksgiving issue, I felt it...
Community Hero:Bruce Chappell —by Hillary Handy Bruce Chappell is a dad, grandfather and a lifelong farmer. You’ve driven past his family’s farm, aptly named Chappell Farm, many times. Located on Penetanguishene Road where Barrie blends into Oro-Medonte, this family...
The Toddler Tourist The Lemonade Stand —by Hillary HandyThe lazy days of summer are in full swing. It has been a fun summer this far, traveling across the province doing all the fun and free things we can! But when we are homebound for a few days, one thing that my...
Warminster Write-Up —by Hillary Handy It feels like school just was let out for the summer and now we are inching closer to fall. How does that even happen? There were lots of fun activities that happened at Warminster Elementary before the school year wrapped up....
Community Hero Krista Holmes Storey —by Hillary Handy A Jill of All Trades with a passion for the arts and her community is our most recent Community Hero at North Simcoe Life. Krista Holmes Storey is a fascinating human. We hope that we can do her story (and Storey)...
Warminster Write-Up School News, Summer BBQ and Silent Auction —by Hillary Handy Warminster sure has WARMed up! There’s been quite a bit happening in these parts.The whole town came out to play for the school’s Spring Vendor Sale at the end of April. A lovely...
Toddler Tourist Orillia Public Library’s Makerspace —by Hillary Handy Makespace is a happening place! If you haven’t been or don’t know what I’m talking about, this is your sign to head to the Orillia Public Library. Located on the second floor, it’s a designated...
Community Hero: Eric Watkin by Hillary Handy Our community is filled with terrific people. You pass them in the street and may never know their names. But they are making their own corner of the world a better place. These are our community heroes. This issue, North...
Toddler Tourist: Spring Cleaning With or Without Your Kids by Hillary Handy Spring is in the air! We survived a strange winter with uncharacteristic weather and warmer temperatures have us coming alive once more. We have emerged out of hibernation! There is a definite...
Coldwater Spring Events and Happenings Communique by Lois Rooney-Giurin Coldwater has been busier than you’d expect during the early part of 2024. The Frosty Funfest on October 17 was a fun event as promised and the weather was somewhat frostier this year than last....
The Toddler Tourist: Exploring Hidden Gems in Your Own Backyard
Winter has many perks. We do love the outdoor time. We love to skate, sled, create with snow, and do all the things. But sometimes we can’t get outdoors…
I have always enjoyed writing letters. Maybe it’s a love of writing, in general. Diaries as a kid, postcards to friends from camp, passing notes in history class or putting notes in my friends’ lockers; all ways to express myself and show others that I care. When the...
The Toddler Tourist: Exploring Hidden Gems In Your Own Backyard
There’s something in the air in August. Is it the smell of school and September on the horizon? Is it the magic of a month of potential for fun and frolic? Or could it be a different kind of magic. Maybe a hint of fairy magic.
The Toddler Tourist: Exploring Hidden Gems in our Own Backyard Summer is a great time to get outdoors and walk around. There are many different trails and paths to trek upon in our North Simcoe region. I will probably highlight them in future issues, but one thing...
I can’t stop talking about Bruno. Both in reference to the film Encanto along with the elephant-in-the-room that is COVID-19. I had managed to evade a positive test result for two years now, but alas, there’s only so much you can do before it catches you. This isn’t...
Foraging Through the Seasons There’s something super satisfying about growing and harvesting your own food. While I don’t have a green thumb myself, I can appreciate when the Earth offers us delicious delights that we come across in our adventures. As we enter another...