by Rick Crouch | Sep 27, 2018 | Arts and Culture, Community Affairs, Live Play - Georgian Bay, Odds and Ends
It is unfortunate that we as Canadians have taken such a laissez-faire position to saving and preserving items that offer a glimpse of our past and represent a historic value that cannot be replaced once lost. The master plan for the redevelopment of...
by Rick Crouch | Nov 28, 2017 | Arts and Culture, Community Affairs, Live Play - Georgian Bay, Odds and Ends
The big news of the day is the news media itself. Torstar and Postmedia have agreed to a non monetary swap of some 40 newspapers of which all but about five will be shutdown. What does this mean for our immediate area? The Collingwood...
by Rick Crouch | Apr 5, 2017 | Arts and Culture, Community Affairs, Live Play - Georgian Bay, Odds and Ends
Last year I was asked if I would let my name stand for the Board of Directors of the Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society (NLPS) and as someone who likes to give back to the community, I heartily agreed. At the NLPS Annual general meeting in June I...
by Rick Crouch | Oct 19, 2016 | Arts and Culture, Community Affairs, Live Play - Georgian Bay, Odds and Ends
As many of you may be aware, there has been a movement afoot for a number of years now by a dedicated and passionate group of volunteers to acquire and restore the Nottawasaga Lighthouse. Originally initiated by the late Jim Kilgour, this project was stalled due to...
by Rick Crouch | Feb 27, 2011 | Arts and Culture, Live Play - Georgian Bay
Many of the buyers that we deal with on a daily basis in real estate, have been coming to or are drawn to the Georgian Triangle due to the many recreational sports the area offers. Long known as the ski capital of Ontario, the area now is home to many other...
by Rick Crouch | Apr 24, 2010 | Arts and Culture, Live Play - Georgian Bay
This past week I finally made a point and took the time to visit Collingwood’s new public library. Notwithstanding the fact that numerous details remain to be finished on the exterior, the library has now been open for a couple of...
