Archive for 2009
Copenhagen Climate Summit Begins!
(December 7, 2009) - Mark W. Law
Today begins a process that will affect all of us, urban and rural alike, for generations to come. Stark words perhaps, considering events happening half a world away from Teeswater, but today in Copenhagen begins the next step, a momentous one, in the process of controlling climate change. Fo
Christmas Season Worship Services
() - The Team
Our local churches will be offering a variety of worship services this Christmas season. At Teeswater United Church, Christmas Eve will begin with Children's Service at 6 p.m., followed by a Country Christmas service at Salem United. The evening will end with a Candle Light Communion service at T
A Fine Show of Christmas Spirit
() - Mark W. Law
Friday night, December 4th, South Bruce Municipality came together in a fine show of Christmas Spirit, filling the Teeswater Town Hall for the second annual South Bruce Old Time Christmas Concert. From the Red Hot Mamas to the Belmore Community Choir the evening featured an all-star cast of perfo
Kinette’s 2009 Food Bank Drive
(December 5, 2009) - The Team
Story and Photos By Lynne Frank Unofficially, without much fanfare even, the Kinettes 2nd annual Food Bank Drive began November17 at the River Village Co-Op Market. In six days the entire display of pre-packaged $5.00 and $10.00 grocery bags were sold out! Seventeen bags, retailing $120, were acc
Caramel Almond Squares
() - The Team
If you were out to the South Bruce Old Time Christmas Concert last night you might have spied a smallish square for sale on the refreshments table. Adapted from a recipe in Company's Coming's Pint Size Books series this quick square will be popular. But remember to cut the pieces small as there is
It’s Here!
(December 4, 2009) - The Team
Well, we didn't have to wait long! The first snow squalls of the season blew in (pun intended) overnight, giving us a taste of what's ahead. Environment Canada says this morning that we can expect localized up to 15 cm of the fresh white stuff today with up to another 15 cm tonight. If you
Another Year on Moon River
(December 3, 2009) - Mark W. Law
My wife threatens to suit me up in gold Lame, a la Elvis, and put me in a piano bar someplace to earn my keep. She even has offered to have me sing Sinatra at a friend's wedding next year... Fact of the matter is I love to sing - big band or crooner ballads especially. Any excuse is good enough f
Real Hot Chocolate
(December 2, 2009) - The Team
When I was growing up instant hot chocolate was years in the future. With long, damp winters on Vancouver Island, hot steaming mugs of hot chocolate were in constant demand (especially if your parents didn't allow youngsters coffee!). Making hot chocolate with Fry's Cocoa may take an extra minute bu
Naturopath Alternatives Expanding?
(November 30, 2009) - The Team
Need an antibiotic for that nasty lung infection? Your naturopath may soon be able to prescribe it. Ontario just became the second province in Canada to get the green light for increased prescribing rights for naturopaths. British Columbia granted its naturopaths the right to prescribe a greater
Santa Arrives in a Wet Suit!
(November 29, 2009) - The Team
The Santa Claus Parade officially kicks off the Christmas season in Teeswater and this year you would be hard pressed not to wonder if the old fellow was wearing boots or hip waders under his red suit! Although the weather was a bit soggy this year for the parade, plenty of hardy souls braved the
Good For The Planet – Good For Us!
(November 27, 2009) - The Team
Unless you have been living in a cave for the last few years (with apologies to eco-friendly cave dwellers everywhere!) you have probably been inundated with the news that carbon dioxide has been directly linked to climate change and global warming. Further that the increase in carbon dioxide has be
Do You Doe-Zee-Doe?
(November 25, 2009) - The Team
Do you have a hankering to 'swing yer partner' or 'A La Main left'? Due to popular demand the Teeswater Town Hall Renovation Project are planning to host old time square dancing at the Town Hall Wednesday nights in February and March 2010. For 8 weeks you will learn the intricacies of old time
May 22, 2012 – Recycling - Teeswater/Formosa - 8:00 am
May 22, 2012 – Quilt Tying Group - 9:30 am
May 26, 2012 – Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Day - All Day