Tall Ships sail Ontario's Great Lakes

Tall Ships sail Ontario's Great Lakes

http://bit.ly/18XU0yJ Toronto Sun

The tall ships are a-comin’ for a summer tradition on the Great Lakes.

These majestic sailing vessels will sail to 15 Ontario ports this summer to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

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The will be in the Midland - Penetaguishene area the weekend before Labour Day Weekend. 

Update on the Municipal Efforts Addressing the Low Water Levels in Georgian Bay

Update on the Municipal Efforts Addressing the Low Water Levels in Georgian Bay 


WHEN: Saturday April 13, 2013  10:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m.
WHERE:  Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre - Brian Orser Hall
                   61 Maria Street, Penetanguishene

The impact of declining water levels on the Great Lakes has been studied by many groups over the past decade. These studies have assembled significant amounts of scientific fact, proposed a number of underlying causes and considered possible solutions.

For More Information click on the link

http://bit.ly/16vwXXw Town of Penetanguishene

Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, Tay and Georgian Bay in need of volunteer firefighters

Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, Tay and Georgian Bay in need of volunteer firefighters http://bit.ly/Ut41XK Midland Freepress
They are a vital part of our communities, please think about volunteering.

A Royal Visit

Prince Edward to visit Penetanguishene and Midland

http://bit.ly/MjHwWy Midland Freepress

I hope the security is not as bad as it was for the Pope visits

TVO in Cottage Country

TVO Over-the-Air Transmission

On July 31, 2012 TVO will cease transmission at its 14 medium/high power sites, and then we will begin to decommission those sites.  After July 31, 2012 over-the-air viewers in the following communities can receive TVO by subscribing to a local television service provider:

Penetanguishene channel 51 among others

Good Bye TVO at the Cottage, you will be missed.

http://bit.ly/LOknpu TVO

Coffee time in Midland/Penetanguishene

Have you stopped in lately for a cuppa at four locally-owned speciality coffee and/or tea shops serving residents of Midland and Penetanguishene?

http://bit.ly/HrgOK4 Midland Freepress

If you are looking for something different from Timmy's for your coffee or tea fix you might try one of shops in this Midland Freepress article.

Winterama a showcase of community spirit

Winterama a showcase of community spirit

64th annual winter carnival runs from Friday to Sunday

Looks like a fun weekend, I have fond memories of Winterama from when I was much younger.

http://bit.ly/yi3sC6

SHOPPING LOCAL

At a time of year when we all try to be a little more generous of heart, we can help our pocket books and the area economy by...SHOPPING LOCAL

http://bit.ly/uMc7HC Midland Freepress

Lots of great local gifts to give if you are in the area.

Festival of Lights

The Midland Mirror

Festival of Lights, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Penetanguishene Centennial Museum. Live entertainment, crafts, photos with Santa.