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As the proud �tle sponsor of this year’s Georgian Triangle Humane Society’s Walk for Pets, Owen & Associates was honoured to support an event we look forward to each year! It’s a day that brings us together around something we all care deeply about. Our commitment to the GTHS goes beyond events – our employees are proud to give our �me, energy, and heart year round, wherever it’s needed.

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She was its primary funder, donating thousands of dollars throughout her life. Upon her death in 1907, she bequeathed an additional $20,000 to the hospital she “cherished and nurtured through its early stages.”

Big Plans. Small Town Heart.

Excitement is building in South Georgian Bay. A new hospital is coming to our community, redefining healthcare for generations. With over 74,000 permanent residents and a staggering 3.5 million annual visitors, our region needs a hospital that matches its momentum.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is embarking on a bold mission: to build Tomorrow’s Hospital, a world-class healthcare facility on a centrally located greenfield site.

Tomorrow’s Hospital

Our current hospital may be small, but it is filled with a healthcare team who have a big desire to serve others. They do their very best today, with confidence that we will soon have a new hospital with the space that our growing community deserves.

This isn’t just about more space. It’s about improved care and privacy for every patient who walks through our doors.

Key Features:

100% private inpatient rooms

Increased operating and procedure room capacity

Expanded Emergency Department

State-of-the-art learning facility

Satellite chemotherapy unit

Celebrating Visionary Supporters

As we look ahead to the future of healthcare in South Georgian Bay, we honour the community leaders who are helping build it. In the following pages, we’ll shine a spotlight on some of the visionary individuals, families, and organizations whose generous gifts are making Tomorrow’s Hospital a reality.

Their contributions go far beyond financial support. They reflect a deep commitment to the well-being of our community and a shared belief in the power of accessible,

A Future Worth Building

Tomorrow’s Hospital will be more than bricks and mortar. It will be a place of innovation, compassion, and excellence. It will attract more top-tier talent, elevate patient experiences, and ensure that South Georgian Bay remains a place where people not only live, but thrive.

world-class care. Some of these donors are no longer with us, yet their legacy lives on through generous estate gifts that continue to shape the future of healthcare in our region.

These donors, along with many others in our community, are laying the foundation for a healthier future, and we are proud to celebrate their leadership, foresight, and generosity.

Richard & Laura Wilson

"We already have world-class medical technology and a team of extraordinarily gifted professionals. Now, it's time to build a space that reflects that excellence: a facility that will elevate healthcare in our community to a whole new level."

Richard & Laura Wilson

Thank you for your ongoing support.

For over 25 years, Laura and Richard Wilson have been supporting the CGMH Foundation, helping shape the future of healthcare in our community. Their generous philanthropy has funded vital equipment and introduced life-changing innovations to our hospital, transforming care for countless patients and families.

In 2017, Laura deepened her impact by joining the CGMH Foundation’s Giving Circle. As a committee member, she has played a hands-on role in bringing the Foundation’s annual event to life. Her leadership and passion have helped champion projects that reflect the Wilsons’ enduring dedication to care, compassion, and community.

Gord Canning served as President of Blue Mountain Resort from 1978 to 2014, helping shape the region’s tourism landscape and guiding the resort through decades of growth and transformation.

Gord’s influence extends well beyond the ski slopes. A devoted supporter of local causes, he has championed the CGMH Foundation since 2001, not just as a donor, but as a driving force behind its mission. His current role as Campaign Cabinet Co-Chair for the

Gord Canning

“After retiring from Blue Mountain Resort, I knew I wanted to give back to the community that’s given me so much. When The Foundation approached me, the answer was easy. Our current hospital has served us well, but it’s time for a facility that meets the standards our growing community deserves. I believe Tomorrow’s Hospital is the opportunity to build something truly impactful for generations to come.”

Gord Canning Retired CEO, Blue Mountain Resort

Tomorrow’s Hospital campaign reflects his deep commitment to advancing healthcare in our community. Gord has lent his time, expertise, and strategic counsel to help build a healthier future for all.

Gord continues to build a legacy of leadership, generosity, and dedication in the place he calls home.

Audrey & Donald Campbell Foundation

Thank you for a legacy of support.

Audrey and Don Campbell’s long-standing dedication to South Georgian Bay is reflected in the generous support of their Foundation, which will help fund a vastly expanded Emergency Department in our community's new hospital. This significant contribution, continuing the Campbells' legacy of philanthropy and community building, is being carried forward by their sons to ensure the region receives the healthcare facility it deserves.

Blue Mountain Resort

"At Blue Mountain, we have always prioritized supporting our local area where our employees live and work. As an active, outdoor destination, health and well-being are central to Blue's pillars for giving. That’s why we are committing to the incorporation of the outdoor respite area at the new hospital. Together, we are building not just a hospital, but collaborating on an approach to healthcare that marries state-of-the-art services with the natural surroundings of this area.”

Dan Skelton, President and Chief Operating Officer of Blue

Mountain Resorts

Tatham Engineering

"The future of South Georgian Bay is built on the strength of our community, and at its heart is healthcare. Investing in the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital means investing in the well-being of our families, our staff, and the place we proudly call home. I can’t think of a better way to invest in our future than by strengthening our local hospital.”-

Dan Hurley President of Tatham Engineering

Maurice Byrne & Siobhan Dempsey

“We have always admired the dedication of our local healthcare providers, and it is a privilege to play a part in supporting the facility they deserve to help deliver better care for our community.”

Maurice Byrne & Siobhan Dempsey

For more than ten years, Siobhan and Maurice have played a vital role in advancing healthcare at CGMH. Their unwavering support has helped fund essential equipment, transforming care for patients and families across South Georgian Bay.

In 2014, Siobhan joined the CGMH Foundation’s Giving Circle, a commitment that reflects the couple’s enduring belief in compassion, community, and the importance of accessible,

high-quality care. Through their philanthropy, they have championed initiatives that continue to shape a healthier, more resilient future for us all.

Their generosity will be felt for years to come.

Bob & Ricki Thompson

Bob and Ricki wanted to give back to the community that had provided them with so much in terms of opportunities, recreation and friendships. Donating their estates to the Hospital Foundation and many other local worthwhile charitable causes was the perfect way to say thank you.

Bob and Ricki Thompson’s relationship with the CGMH Foundation began in 1986, marking the start of a remarkable journey defined by vision and generous support. Over the years, their contributions have helped fund important campaigns and essential equipment.

Their commitment continued with a final, deeply meaningful gesture. Bob and Ricki chose to leave a legacy gift, an act of generosity that will continue to shape the future of local healthcare for generations to come.

Their story is a testament to the power of long-term giving and the impact of those who choose to invest in tomorrow.

Thank you for a legacy of support.

John Oreskovich & Anna Fleiss

John Oreskovich believed deeply in the power of community. Having achieved much success in life, he felt a strong desire to give back and to ensure that others could benefit from the opportunities and good fortune he experienced. Together with his partner, Anna Fleiss, John made a lasting commitment to the future of healthcare in South Georgian Bay.

John and Anna bequeathed their estate to the CGMH Foundation. Their gift reflects a shared belief in the importance of accessible, high-quality care for everyone in the region.

Though quiet in their philanthropy, John and Anna’s impact will be anything but. Their legacy will help shape the future of Tomorrow’s Hospital, supporting a new facility that will serve generations to come. It’s a gift rooted in gratitude, vision, and a deep love for the place they called home.

John & Anna's wish is simple: that the funds be put to good use. Helping build a hospital that meets the growing needs of the community and stands as a testament to the power of giving back, certainly aligns with their wish.

"The heartbeat of Collingwood is family and this community has become an extension of our family. We want to give back to Collingwood what it has already given to us - a stronger, healthier, more connected family. Supporting a new hospital is the first step in shaping the future for the families of this generation and many more to come."

Randy Gillies

Randy Gillies

Randy Gillies has been skiing the escarpment since the 1980s, drawn to the beauty and active lifestyle of South Georgian Bay. In 2019, he purchased a home in the area, originally intended as a weekend retreat for the family, when the pandemic hit, that plan quickly evolved. The Gillies family embraced full-time life in the region, with Kara and Tom also making the move in 2021 along with their three children.

Since settling in, the Gillies family has become actively involved in the community and generous supporters of the CGMH Foundation, helping to advance healthcare in South Georgian Bay through both personal contributions and Randy’s local business. Their commitment to giving back continues to grow: Kara joined the Foundation’s Giving Circle in 2023, furthering the family’s dedication to community leadership and care close to home.

A heartfelt thank you to the visionary donors who have taken a leadership role in supporting Tomorrow’s Hospital.

Your generosity and belief in the project are shaping a legacy that will serve our community for generations.

When we embarked on this campaign, we knew it would be a long journey, but we would not travel it alone. With the support of our community and the dedication of our Foundation Board, Campaign Cabinet, Ambassadors and staff, we are making progress each day to reach our ultimate goal of a state-of-the-art hospital for South Georgian Bay.

I encourage you to join us and be a part of this once in a lifetime project in our community. Each story you share, each event you host, and each donation brings us closer to our goal.

The excitement is building. Join us as we build tomorrow, together.

Sandra Taylor President & CEO CGMH Foundation

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EFFECTS PERSONAL

The struggle to honour and remember a passing generation—without hanging onto all of their stuff—prompts a change in perspective about our own possessions.

BY GEOFF TAYLOR // PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER KLEIN

IN 1967 MY PARENTS PURCHASED a sky blue Plymouth Sport Fury convertible. A two-door stretching nearly 20 feet long. The fiveseater ultimately served a family of six. Dad still owns the convertible after two restoration jobs. Unbeknownst to Dad, Mom rescued it from the salvage yard and had Bruce Burgess clandestinely restore the car at his Nottawa garage. The Plymouth has been a feature in Elvis festivals, weddings and, most recently, Pride parades. Mom died this January and the doctor told Dad he can’t drive anymore. Even though the Plymouth holds special meaning for us, none of the brothers have the space for the car. Like many of our generation, the question looms, “What to do with our parents’ stuff?”

Canadians are in the middle of the largest transfer of wealth in our history with the downsizing and death of the generation born around the Second World War. Over one trillion dollars is changing hands. Our parents, whose attitude towards possessions was shaped by the

Author Geoff Taylor (right) with his father, Greg Taylor, in the 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury.

Great Depression and Second World War, accumulated and saved. Their Canadian baby boomer children have largely lived in an era of peace, consumerism and unparalleled prosperity.

The responsibility of unpacking the contents of parents’ homes is an emotional and logistical minefield. Ongoing tasks become an endless laundry list compounded by guilt and grief. Visions of Antiques Roadshow-worthy treasures quickly fade as a lifetime of carefully curated collections of books, music and china figurines have become dust collectors of little value. Antique Canadiana is deemed “brown furniture” not wanted by the next generation. Expensive storage lockers are filled with discarded possessions to be dealt with later that “are going to be valuable someday.” Sibling divisions are aggravated as discussions around dispersal of childhood souvenirs and parent care become contentious. Responsibilities tend to fall on the children and spouses with geographic proximity and time.

Contents of homes are an accumulation of a life. In my family’s case, these possessions unearthed several generations of family lore. Pieces unlock the past and define who we are. Stories emerge from mugs, sweaters, paddles, spatulas, a wooden spoon or a work bench. Questions of “Why did they keep that?” arise with discoveries of complete collections of Petro Canada Olympic drinking glasses or decades of Harrowsmith magazines. Or exclamations such as “ That’s where she hid the boxing gloves.”

Going through the contents of a single closet, deciding what to keep or toss, can leave you emotionally and physically drained, sitting on the floor with your back against the wall. Eras end. The wonderful part of this is discovering clues, allowing your parents’ lives to be seen in a whole new light. This holds especially true if they are around to fill out the stories of the items.

According to the Globe and Mail, over a quarter of those trusted with settling affairs and dealing with the contents of a house simply hire junk contractors with the instructions to “get rid of it all.” The booming content-removal trade has become a lucrative business as descendants choose to pay somebody else to take on the responsibility, having no interest in turning their house into a shrine or becoming Our Lady of the Perpetual Yard Sale. Dispersing the contents and triggering memories can reopen wounds, rekindling childhood trauma or making the grief of losing a parent seem fresh again. Boxing up collections can feel like a memorial desecration. Visions of your own mortality smack you in the head as the transitory nature of life passes through your hands.

But there is also something freeing about letting go of the psychological hold of the accumulated. You consider your own home with an eye to the phenomenon known as “Swedish death cleaning.” The practice guides you in organizing and decluttering your home to lessen the burden on your loved ones after you’re dead. Look it up. Swedish death cleaning cuts the cord of your reliance on accumulated possessions and can change your perspective on life.

The Plymouth has hibernated each winter in the GNE sheds for decades. There is a ritual of preparing the convertible, removing the battery and drawing the dust cover over every fall. Driving to the GNE this spring, Dad and I were discussing strategies to sell the car. We took off the tarp, hooked up the battery, and as always it turned over on the first try. We put the top down and pulled out into the sunshine.

Dad said, “the Plymouth looks too damn good. It isn’t for sale at any price.” As usual, he is right.

Watch future issues of On The Bay for Geoff Taylor’s ongoing series exploring awkward conversations about death and money.

Where compassion takes flight

We’re proud to reveal a new logo for Hospice Georgian Triangle and the Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation. A vibrant and meaningful reflection of who we are, how we serve, and where we’re headed.

A bird in flight represents hope, peace, and transition, the core of hospice palliative care. It reflects the dignity of life’s journey and the support we offer every step of the way. This isn’t just a new look, it’s a step toward greater accessibility and inclusivity, designed in alignment with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We’re soaring into the future and this journey together. Visit us

This year’s 50th anniversary Summerfolk was an occasion for two of Owen Sound’s great talents—the festival’s founder and its inaugural performer—to return to the stage together.

BY REBECCA DIEM

Fifty years ago, at the first Summerfolk Music & Crafts festival in Owen Sound, two young men shared a stage. One left to explore the world, and one chose to stay.

“This is my third year suppor�ng the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, and it’s a cause that means a great deal to me and my family. We have two dogs at home who are so much more than pets - they’re family members who bring love and joy into our lives every single day. I know firsthand the strength of the humananimal bond, and I see how the Georgian Triangle Humane Society plays such an important role in nurturing that bond across our community. Suppor�ng the GTHS is one way my family and I can give back, and I’m proud to stand behind the work they do and to be part of something that makes a las�ng impact!”

PAUL CHAPMAN

“It’s measured in songs. That’s the life I’ve led. I’ve forgotten more songs than many people have ever written.”

Financier Denise Castonguay founded Canada Gives to help generous donors make a difference in their communities—and the world.

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Magwood turned his energy from developing regional shopping malls and revitalizing urban landscapes to exploring the magic he could create with a humble farm.

CHUCK MAGWOOD HAS BUILT a lot of things in his life. But, most importantly, he and his wife Lee built a close-knit family of four children and 12 grandchildren. So, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that when Chuck and Lee bought a farm in the Creemore hills in 1993, he continued to build. But here it was different. It wasn’t about bricks and mortar as much as it was about building a different way of life, one where he would be in nature and work with nature to create bounty and beauty, as well as find joy, happiness and an enormous sense of accomplishment.

WORKING WITH HISTORY

When you arrive at the family’s lovely, expansive home on their 245-acre farm today, it’s hard to imagine the dilapidated condition it was in when Chuck and Lee first saw it.

The previous owner, who had lived there since 1924, had only recently added an indoor bathroom, and the kitchen still had an old wood stove used for both cooking and heating the home.

But the couple saw the beauty of the surrounding landscape—and the potential this old farmhouse, built on a hill in 1885, offered them. So, they persevered, naming it 4 Wheel Farm, after one of their friends quipped that you could only get up the driveway with a fourwheel-drive vehicle.

The 245-acre farm features a vineyard, fruit orchards and glorious views in every direction.

When Chuck and Lee first bought the place, they agreed that building a new cookie-cutter home was not an option. Instead, they did a major renovation, gutting everything back to the historic brick “to honour the design and tradition” of the farm home, says Chuck.

The original red-brick walls with yellow decorative edging were restored and the couple replaced the old bowed sash windows with similar-looking ones on the main floor and even peaked ones, such as you see in churches, in the upstairs principal bedroom.

Chuck also aquired bricks from a nearby farmhouse that was being torn down—from the same era as the bricks on his house—for use in the renovation and in shoring up the old barn, which a crew of Mennonites took on.

The solid one-inch-thick tongue-and-groove wooden floors were pulled up so a new radiant hot water heating system could be installed to keep the old home toasty in winter.

RENEWAL AND EXPANSION

And about 10 years ago, the couple did a second renovation, adding a brand-new extension onto the west side of the home to make room for a gorgeous

open kitchen with a massive wall-to-wall window looking west, out over the farm and the Escarpment beyond, as well as a screened-in porch on the south end and a sunroom/office on the north side.

The driver for the reno was to make more space in the kitchen and dining areas for when the entire extended family of 22 is visiting, so they can crowd into the room to cook and create—and celebrate.

Indeed, their daughter, Trish Magwood, is an accomplished chef, cookbook author and corporate

consultant. One of her three cookbooks, In My Mother’s Kitchen, is based on what her mother, Lee, and grandmother taught her about “the importance of gathering together, to enjoy good food, to share and pass it on with love.”

Yes, the kitchen is more modern. But it was designed to blend beautifully with the rest of the farmhouse.

The couple also took advantage of that second renovation to lighten and brighten the main floor

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comes in, we have a big dinner, and then on the weekends everyone is off skiing,” says Lee. Or they swim, canoe, skate and play hockey on the four massive ponds on the property.

with an off-white palette and sand down their wood floors to stain them in a lighter tone.

The result is an incredibly spacious—sprawling, really!—first floor where one room flows into another seamlessly, and windows abound, letting in light from every direction.

The cozy screened-in porch attached onto the original brick wall of the home flows into the kitchen, which is literally and figuratively the centre of the home. One entire length of that kitchen opens to a huge family room with a woodburning fireplace.

The next room is the dining room, with a wall-towall bookshelf, two gorgeous recycled vintage rugs from Elte lying beneath a large table, and a stainedglass window hanging over an old sideboard. At one end is another fireplace.

Then it’s a more formal living room, with drapes

over the bowed windows, and another fireplace, and finally the sunroom/office, with an amazing view to the west over the ponds and the farmland and the Escarpment.

All the living areas are full of comfy, cozy chairs and sofas you just want to fall into, and the sunroom, family room and dining room all have tables to sit at, too.

The doors, which Chuck found at The Door Store in Toronto, are as interesting as they are abundant in the six entranceways to the home, and on the closets.

While the main floor is a tribute to a mix of old and new, the couple retained the farmhouse feel for the upstairs with small, cozy bedrooms, papered in florals, stripes and plaids, with powder blues and soft, dusty rose accent colours on window seats.

The principal bedroom is large, spacious and breezy with windows on two sides, and double

doors on the third side that lead outside to a wee Juliet balcony with views out over their entire property on another.

The bed sits on a massive rag rug in soft pinks and blues, and cottagey-style side tables mix beautifully with sleek, modern, gleaming white drawers built along the length of one wall.

The ensuite, too, oozes farmhouse charm meets modern convenience, with a clawfoot tub and white wainscotting, and a modern glass shower and vanity.

The basement has a totally different feel. It’s old Muskoka cottage, with its full-sized windows, a wall that is made of fieldstone, another fireplace, and bunk beds set up for the younger kids. There is also a full bathroom with a cedar-lined sauna.

ROOMS WITH A VIEW

Standing on the hill by the elegant farmhouse, high above the surrounding fields and roads, the couple point out the ski runs of Devil’s Glen in one direction, the grain elevators of Collingwood, and the endless blue of Georgian Bay with Christian Island off in the distance.

On winter nights, Lee says they can sit in their spacious home and see the sparkle of the lights on the ski runs at Blue. “And it’s a great place for watching storms.”

Closer at hand, lush landscaping surrounds the multiple porches and decks built on all sides of the expansive home, with foliage peeking up in front of every window while orchards and crops are separated by country-style fences bordered by showy flowers, like peonies.

The result shows that farming can be as much a feast for the eyes as the palate.

A REAL BARNSTORMER

The barn has received just as much loving attention as the home.

Lovely iron trellises frame an old-fashioned paned window with shutters, where a window box built into the newly shored-up red-brick base on the main floor welcomes you.

The lower level is all about work—a refrigerated room to keep the wine bottles at the correct temperature and machines used in the harvesting and processing of the farm’s produce.

The second floor of the barn is all about play. During COVID, Chuck’s grandson taped out a pickleball court for the kids, and there are both pool and ping-pong tables.

And with light streaming through the slats, and massive sliding doors open wide to show off the landscape, the second floor is also a perfect party venue. Indeed, two of the couple’s four children were married here.

The farm is the centre of life and celebrations for multiple generations of the family and their relatives’ families too. On a Friday night in the winter, Chuck and Lee can sit in the farmhouse and watch the lights of the cars of their family and guests approaching from the road, almost a mile away.

Vines and perennials abound, framing the home in a romantic, all-season beauty.

The cozy screened-in porch attached onto the original brick wall of the home flows into the kitchen, which is literally and figuratively the centre of the home.

“Everyone comes in, we have a big dinner, and then on the weekends everyone is off skiing,” says Lee. Or they swim, canoe, skate and play hockey on the four ponds on the property.

“It’s a great place for the cousins to see a lot of each other,” says Lee. Everyone comes up in spring to help with the maple syrup and in the fall they all help make the apple cider.

FARM TO TABLE

But it’s not all fun. There is work to do on a farm, especially one where you are starting from scratch.

Since moving in, the couple planted hundreds of trees, including two apple orchards—one heritage and one for cultivated varieties, like the famous Honeycrisp.

There are sugar maples, from which they harvest syrup the old-fashioned way into buckets, plus corn, yellow juicy plums, several types of pears and other cash crops, such as cherries, asparagus, beans, peas, beets and carrots.

Oh, and of course, there is pièce de resistance, a 5.5-acre vineyard that grows different varieties of grapes, which Chuck sells to local wineries, like The Roost Wine Company and Therianthropy, to produce Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Pinot Gris and Cab Francs.

HOW TO LIVE WELL? WORK HARD!

The farm is a lot of work, and Chuck is up for all of it. Meanwhile, Lee enjoys working in the kitchen, cooking up batches of tomato butter and red pepper jam.

The two are a picture-perfect vision of health who look 20 years younger than they are. It’s true they work out and play sports, but that’s not all that keeps them healthy. First, it’s about hard work, says Lee.

Chuck agrees: “Being physical and active is important. But part of the passion of longevity is to have the willingness to continually take on assignments that appear to be too much.

Hard work? Creativity?

The farm affords the Magwoods plenty of opportunities for all of that. Indeed, it’s allowed them to create a little bit of paradise on earth.

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A Design for the Ages

The resurgence of multi-generational living reclaims a timeless practice to serve modern needs—with unexpected benefits.

A reversing trend

“I grew up in a home that my dad built with an ensuite separated apartment, but it looked like one home.”

Benefits flow both ways

For elders, the benefits are equally compelling. Interacting with younger generations combats cognitive decline, reducing risks of dementia and depression.

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MOTORCYCLES, MOVEMENT AND MOMENT

A profile of three local riders. Three bikes. Three roads to freedom.

BY ROBERT IANTORNO // PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANYA SHOR

We live in an age of noise. Our attention divided. There’s too much of everything and yet it’s somehow still constraining. The great traditions often speak of an antidote to this, of a state of presence, of contentment, of freedom from thought and distraction as the ideal way of living. Not rigid, not living through our thoughts, not looking out at the world through our selves, but of a flow state, a balance between known and unknown, between planned and fluid. Completely at one with the world—riding in the moment.

Here are three Southern Georgian Bay locals who live life on their own terms. They follow their own roads, in conduct, business and vocation. They choose to ride motorcycles, their own special machines that embody their personalities and the lives they continue to create around them. Each embraces freedom, independence and the courage to take risks. On two wheels, they tune into their senses, heed their call to adventure, and ride. Each of these riders transcends when they’re on their bike. They ride as they live. They connect to their senses, to life and death, to moments in the world. Riding is about presence, about riding beyond thought and into sensation. They ride on their own terms, connected from their machines to the world as they move through it. Alive, present. Free.

Maria Arcuri, entrepreneur

Singhampton

I arrange to meet Maria at her home in Singhampton— which is convenient, since we’re married and I live there, too. I can hear the crisp, balanced exhaust of her air-cooled twin engine revving out freely in the distance between perfect gear changes. Maria is a natural rider and is not shy with the throttle.

Her purple and white 865 cc Triumph Bonneville purrs with satisfaction as she pulls up our driveway, its mag wheels, twin stainless exhausts and gold pinstriping glint in the Grey County sunshine. Maria rides in full gear, black leather, and a big pair of Ray Ban sunglasses. She knows how to make an entrance. Bike parked, she pulls off her helmet, unveiling curly black hair, bright red lipstick, and a big, mischievous smile on her heart-shaped face. Maria and her Bonneville have both been a bit bad, and the two of them feel pretty good about it.

Maria has just returned from a ride to see her twin sister in the Beaver Valley. Her pretty bike is contentedly ticking as it cools, and Maria is happy, calm and present. When Maria rides, she’s immersed—the exercise puts her in an enduring state.

“That was a great ride!” she exclaims, “God, it’s so beautiful up here! OK, I have a client coming this afternoon! I’ll be inside. Love you!”

Maria is a registered nurse, an educator and a natural entrepreneur, and treasures her creative freedom. She runs two businesses, Ora Dental Nursing, a practice specializing in dental anesthesia and consulting, and Maria Medica, a massage therapy practice and botanical apothecary. This duality—clinical precision and intuitive healing—is a lot like her on the bike: powerful, precise and natural.

I ask her to explain how she feels when she rides. “I see and feel things that I normally wouldn’t,” she says. “I don’t get that when I’m driving a car, listening to Shania Twain. On my bike, my senses are alive. My mind can really relax. I smell the farm fields, feel the temperature shifts on my skin, and even taste the occasional crunchy bug!

“Oh, and I love my bike! It’s badass!”

Anne Vos, design entrepreneur

Clarksburg

Up on Grey Road 13, I cross over the bridge into Slabtown. It feels like turning sideways into another place altogether. I meet Anne (pronounced awneh), at his mid-century home on the Beaver River. When I arrive at the gate, he’s out front, cutting stone slabs on a howling wet saw—he might as well be forging a sword. Anne is a big, bearded Norseman with lots of tattoos. His handshake feels like solid limestone. He introduces me to his big, friendly dogs, and we head inside.

A bright-green urethane cactus sculpture greets me in the foyer. Anne is the owner of SuperOrange, a business that represents modern furnishings, furniture and art. He has eclectic, playful taste. I look around the house—it’s an original mid-century design that he’s been renovating himself, in his style. The eye for detail is apparent throughout the place.

Anne grew up in rural Holland, riding his bicycle up to 50 kilometres to and from school. His first taste of independence came with a motorbike.

“I got my bike license before I got my car license,” Anne says with a grin, remembering his early days. “I started on a little Honda MT moped. It meant freedom. All of a sudden, life opened up. Of course we started modifying it right away with my brother. It was totally illegal!”

From there, the bikes kept getting bigger and badder. His current ride is an imposing black Harley Softail, heavily modified. Little details like integrated buttons and tiny signals anoint the bike. With its nasty open primary, punched-out engine, ape hanger handlebars and iron crosses, the thing must sound like thunder. Amazingly, the bike is approachable, it’s so tough that it doesn’t need to take itself too seriously.

“This bike is a beast!” he laughs. We don’t get to hear it because the sound would scare one of the dogs. Anne kneels down to reassure him, laughing. “Good boy, I’m not going to start it! It’s OK.”

Anne loves long-haul bike rides down to and through the U.S. Big rides like Highway 1 and the mountains of California.

“Those mountain roads open something inside you. After a few days on the road, I become ‘Bike Me.’ I feel the road, the air, the temperature changes. It’s like I’m part of it.

“On a bike, I started to have the revelation that death ain’t so bad. It gave me freedom. I ride hard, I’ll scrape the thing! But I know that If I go off the road, I’m done. Now that’s a fair fight!”

Anne tells me about travelling to parts unknown, staying in cheap motels with his riding buddies. When they meet people on the road, they’re always treated with kindness.

“Riding in this way, meeting other riders— strangers who become friends out there on the road—it’s real.”

Amongst the dragons and chains and spiderwebs on his arms, I notice that one of his tattoos reads, “Love thy neighbour.”

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Lorne McDermott, artist

Wasaga Beach

I meet Lorne on a sunny day at the Loft Gallery in Thornbury. I ride my green Triumph into town, and barely have the kickstand down before we’re drinking espressos, talking about life, art and bikes. Lorne is a friendly and expressive guy, decked out in biker gear. He’s known for his immersive, large-scale paintings of landscapes, water and sky. A self-taught artist, he has crossed Canada collecting and sharing the scenes and the feelings. His motorcycle is as much a part of his creative discipline as his brushes. The machine is a big red Harley touring machine, complete with a big fairing and hard bags. It’s built for distance and for two-up riding with his wife. They ride through all weather, and on far stretches of highway through the elements. The luggage rack is fitted with a wooden box that holds his sketchbook and art supplies. There’s a palette strapped to the box that reads “Revved Up Artist.” Lorne has horseshoes welded to the footrests, and totems are pinned throughout the bike for luck and protection. There’s even a stereo in the fairing and a cupholder for his coffee.

For Lorne, riding is an integral part of his creative process. “Painting and riding are the same for me,” he explains. “Both let me feel the world moving— the turns, the changes in light, the valleys. It’s about being fully present.”

Inspiration often strikes mid-ride.

“If I see a sky that I really like, I’ll pull my bike off to the side of the road, sit there and sketch out that moment in watercolour. I’ll just breathe it in. Then I come back here to the gallery and paint it. That’s the best part of art.”

Another espresso down, I spot his old helmet, hanging next to a large work in progress. Lorne has painted it with his motto: “Live your best life.”

ESCARPMENT CORRIDOR ALLIANCE BECOMES

LAND TRUST AMID RISING CONCERNS OVER LAND TRANSFERS

NATURE CORRIDOR SUMMIT AIMS TO ENGAGE PUBLIC

This summer, a controversial proposed land transfer of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park from the provincial government to the Town of Wasaga Beach has sparked concerns across Ontario Many fear this transfer could set a precedent that would weaken the protection of other provincially designated natural areas In response, the Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA) has taken a significant organizational step: it has expanded its activities by becoming a land trust, and, in doing so, has gained access to new tools in its “conservation toolbox” creating the capacity to hold, protect, and steward land permanently for conservation

Transfer of protected park lands sets a precedent and can lead to habitat destruction such as Wasaga’s Piping Plover

The ECA is working to reduce ecological fragmentation across the South Georgian Bay Escarpment Region, on land that benefits biodiversity Its mission focuses on improving ecological resiliency through connectivity enhancing biodiversity, supporting wildlife movement, improving agricultural sustainability, and preserving outdoor spaces for residents and visitors alike in a nature corridor In light of recent provincial attempts to unlock protected areas for development, the urgency is growing Local environmental organizations argue that even lands currently protected by legislation are susceptible by the stroke of a pen to changes that could degrade ecosystems,

harming both nature and the region’s economic base, which is grounded in tourism and quality of life

Seeing how quickly provincial legislation can change, the ECA’s new work as a land trust allows it to protect nature by deed, not just Act, thereby offering new mechanisms for community members to engage in the process of land conservation

Landowner-led conservation can come with some enhanced tax benefits for donations of ecologically sensitive land to land trusts like the ECA, which is a qualified recipient under the Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program The ECA is collaborating locally with existing land trusts to move its mission forward, offering landowners conservation options such as conservation easements or fee-simple donations, depending on the landowners’ financial and estate planning legacy goals The ECA emphasizes it is not pursuing holding title to land for its own sake, but is aiming for collaboration toward a larger vision: a connected, protected landscape in South Georgian Bay

natural habitats from problematic development proposals, legislative changes that threaten ecologically sensitive lands, and nature-based solutions to climate change The event will be keynoted by Dr Jodi Hilty, President and Chief Scientist of the Yellowstone to Yukon Initiative, one of North America’s longest running landscape-scale conservation efforts, which holds over 6,700 acres of private land in trust for conservation, has created 177 wildlife crossings and has planted more than 50,000 trees since its inception in 1993

The Nature Corridor Summit offers a wide array of sessions, including: What is a Land Trust? Landowner-Led Conservation; Success Stories Across the Escarpment; Collaborative Conservation with Indigenous Leaders; and Patterns of Wildlife Extinction and Recovery in Canada It offers a unique opportunity for the community to connect, participate in conservation and help preserve the future of the Escarpment in South Georgian Bay

“When nature wins, we all win Anytime a land owner donates ecologically or agriculturally valuable land to a community-led land trust, this creates a lasting legacy for nature and people ” -Jarvis

Strong, ECA Executive Director

When you attend, you’ll come away with: clarity on what “land trust” means in practice; what options landowners have, and their respective benefits; how Indigenous voices are being included; and how regional and international examples can guide local conservation efforts In short, you’ll learn how the ECA can influence both policy and protection and what role you, as members of the community can play

Learn more here >

On October 24, 2025, the ECA will be hosting its Second Annual Nature Corridor Summit at Osler Bluff Ski Club to provide an opportunity to learn more about ‘ecological connectivity’ at a moment of increasing threats to our www myescarpment ca

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Clockwise from top left:

Paul Chapman

Custom suit by Harry Rosen and Samuelsohn.

Manny Neubacher

All items by Hugo Boss.

Robert Reid

Turtleneck by Loro Piana, vintage trousers by Valentino, shoes by Louis Vuitton, eyewear by Ahlem, chain from Dawe and Company, watch by Tudor Black Bay.

Max Hill

Gucci x NY Yankees silk shirt by Alessandro Michele, trousers by Damir Doma, shoes by Common Project, ring by Boyd Court.

Sox Vann

Bespoke riding jacket and matching trousers by August+Ashley.

Ryan Andrew Yee

Dior-inspired jacket and custom shirt by August+Ashley, jeans by G-Star, sneakers by YSL.

Personal Make It

Define your style with tips from a few of SGB’s most stylish men.

Photography Leah den Bok

Makeup and Hair Taylor Savage

Creative Direction Anya Shor

Styling Justyna Lasocka

Location Nottawa General

Paul Chapman

Investment and wealth advisor, Chapman Private Wealth Group

Ryan Andrew Yee

Founder and artist, Yee & Co.

”When I began working in top salons early in my career, I quickly realized that appearance and presentation carry as much weight as skill; that style is not just clothing, but part of the impression and trust you create with people.”

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“A lot of my fashion revolves around my work lifestyle. Getting into a well-tailored suit is like putting on armour, and instills a sense of confidence and comfort if done well.”

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One of the most important things is that you should feel amazing in whatever you choose to wear.

Manny Neubacher

Creative director, Hale Muskoka; Founder, Art Stylists

ABOVE Cardigan by Beckham x BOSS, T-shirt and chains from Dawe and Company, watch by Breitling.

“As an artist and designer, I’ve always had a love of fine materials, wonderful tones, fine craftwork and historic references. At an early age, fashion was a huge part of the way I moved through the world—all the visual and material layers I surrounded myself with— always paying attention to all the wonderful crossovers that occur in all of our artistic expressions.”

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Understand the room and your place within it and then take as many chances as you would like.

Sox Vann Tailor and designer of bespoke menswear, August+Ashley Atelier

“The most influential person in my fashion journey has been my father, from doing alterations on hand-medown clothes for our church parishioners with his old Sears Kenmore sewing machine, to always setting the table for pals. My father believed in exploring. Try everything at least once, that way through experience you can make informed decisions.”

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Dress with heart and soul. If you’re expressive, choose brights. If you’re more laidback, choose pastels. If it fits your energy, it’s going to be a great piece.

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Owner, Little Brothers Vintage Shop

ABOVE Vintage U.S. Air Force trousers, vintage T-shirt, western teddy jacket by Hedi Slimane, bracelet from Dawe and Company.

“My style is, simply, archival. I get excited sourcing pieces spanning many decades. Gabardine, rayon and silk garments have brought many compliments to my outfits. I am very lucky to have a brother, Taylor Hill, with such elevated taste. We have spent years dodging trends and building staple pieces in our closets.

‘We would rather have fourquarters than one-hundred pennies’ is a quote that would speak to personal inventory.”

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Robert Reid

Design director and founder, Grey Bruce Design Studio and Shop

RIGHT Shirt by Eton, trousers by Todd Snyder NY, bomber jacket by Loro Piana, vintage scarf by Etro, vintage shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo, eyewear by Oscar Magnusun.

“I’m very casual, but appreciate fine details and craftsmanship. My philosophy is to buy the best you can afford for anything, take care of it, and it can last for many years. I don’t follow trends in the slightest, since classic design never goes out of style. I like the mixing of new and vintage for both fashion and interiors, especially when the vintage items have an interesting history.”

STYLE TIP

The holidays are a fun time of year and that should be expressed in how we dress! Even at a formal event, a staid black-tie dress code can be kicked up with a colorful vest, shirt or scarf, or some unique accessorizing.

JUKEBOX

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BLUE MOUNTAIN

• Blue Mountain Inn

• Mosaic

• Weider Lodge

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• Westin Trillium House

COLLINGWOOD

• Beaver & Bulldog

• Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts

• Collingwood Public Library

• Georgian Bay Resort

• Lakeside Seafood & Grill

• Living Stone Resort

• Living Waters Hotel

• Metro

• Rexall

• Skiis & Biikes

• Stuart Ellis IDA

• The Huron Club

CRAIGLEITH

• The Alphorn

CREEMORE

• Foodland

EUGENIA

• Top ‘O the Rock

FLESHERTON

• Jolley’s Dairy Bar

KIMBERLEY

• Kimberley General Store

MARKDALE

• Chamber Office

• Foodland

MEAFORD

• Chamber Office

• Grandma Lambe’s

• Le Pooch Boutique

• McGinty’s Cafe

• Meaford Hall

• Meaford Public Library

NOTTAWA

• D&L Variety

• Greenhawk

• Nottawa General

OWEN SOUND

• European Bakery

• Leon’s Furniture

• Metro

• Roxy Theatre

RAVENNA

• Ravenna General Store

SINGHAMPTON

• Esso

• Mylar & Loreta’s

STAYNER

• Foodland

THORNBURY

• Foodland

• Goldsmith’s

• The Corner Cafe

• The Loft Gallery

• Thornbury Bakery

WASAGA BEACH

• Boston Pizza

• Canadian Tire

• Foodland

• IDA Pharmacy

• Superstore

On the Bay is also available at the region’s private ski and golf clubs seasonally, and many Real Estate showrooms and offices.

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RAISE YOUR GLASS

Local mixologists are elevating the alcohol-free cocktail. Here’s your guide to the best of the best zero-proof blends.

BY NICOLE HILTON // PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANYA SHOR

ELDERBERRY FIZZ

Après at Penny’s Motel 141 King St. E., Thornbury pennysmotel.ca

Craving depth without the buzz?

This signature at Après blends locally made elderberry juice from Root to Fruit with tart pomegranate juice, citrus-bright Seedlip Grove 42, and fresh lemon, topped with a smooth, velvety egg white. Rich in flavour, it’s the perfect sip to savour on a crisp autumn afternoon in their inviting bar or bundled up on their laid-back patio.

GONE ARE THE DAYS when the designated driver ordered a complimentary fountain beverage. We’re in the age where non-alcoholic drinks are considered cool alongside the rise of a sober-curious lifestyle. People are skipping alcohol for various reasons—from prioritizing health and wellness to simply enjoying a night on the town without the after-effects. Whatever your reason, one thing is certain: local establishments are raising the bar with beautifully crafted, social-media-worthy spirit-free cocktails presented in stylish glassware, proving you don’t need alcohol to partake in something special.

Even though the drinks are zero-proof, they’re made with sophisticated ingredients and the utmost attention to detail. They can include nonalcoholic spirits, warm spices, herbal infusions, and garnishes perfect for toasting the season. Because of this complex preparation, high-quality options are often priced similarly to cocktails, and they’re worth it for the experience, flavour and craft that goes into each glass. If you’re ready to sip your way through Southern Georgian Bay’s best of the best, here’s your guide to the most flavourful and festive non-alcoholic drinks.

ICE SPICE

Bruce Wine Bar

8 Bruce St. S., Thornbury brucewinebar.ca

Part of Bruce Wine Bar’s carefully curated non-alcoholic cocktail list, the Ice Spice blends Giffard Aperitif Bitter with apple butter, fresh lemon, and a silky oat finish. The result is a balanced, subtly spiced sip that feels both refreshing and comforting— perfect for relaxing after a day exploring Thornbury.

LA-Z BOY

Georgian Bay Surf Club

135 Hurontario St., Collingwood georgianbaysurfclub.com

Carefully crafted by Scott Wach, this is a true non-alc nod to winter bonfires with mugs of mulled cider. The juniper is reminiscent of his time learning his craft at a gin distillery, adding a subtle forest note to the blend of locally sourced apple cider, Fluère non-alcoholic spiced cane dark rum, ripe plum, and lemon. A syrup made of Demerara sugar, clove, juniper, cinnamon and orange peel embraces the warm spices of the season.

BUILD YOUR OWN ALCOHOL-FREE GIN

Prime Seven Nine

79 Hurontario St., Collingwood prime7nine.ca

At Prime Seven Nine, the Build Your Own Gin experience lets you choose your spirit and tonic, served in a traditional copa glass. Go zero-proof with Statera’s classic gin and choose from a list of premium tonics and syrups. It’s welcoming, customizable, and pairs well with the fall salads and grilled meats on the menu.

Mocktail Alternatives

If you’re more of a brewery person than a bar hopper, Southern Georgian Bay has you covered with plenty of non-alc cider and beer to savour. Try Spy Sparkling Apple Juice, Black Bellows Nada Beer or Side Launch Non-Alcoholic Lager, all crafted with the same care and flavour as their boozy counterparts. For those soda-inclined, Endswell

Beer in Collingwood serves up more than craft brews with their housemade sodas, created by Soda Bros, a youth-led social enterprise started by the owners’ young sons. Each season’s proceeds support a different community organization, making Soda Bros not only one of Endswell’s top five sellers, but also a refreshing way to give back.

Lovebird Beer

82 Sykes St. N., Meaford lovebird.beer

Newly opened this spring, Lovebird Meaford has brought all the heart and soul from their Thornbury location. Their alcohol-free offerings include a playful trio of soda shop classics: the Roy Rogers (cola and grenadine), the Shirley Temple (lemon-lime soda, grenadine, and a splash of orange juice), and the refreshing Lime Rickey (lime cordial and seltzer). Nostalgic, colourful and Instagram-worthy.

GINGER APPLE

Station 87 Kitchen & Bar

26 Nelson St. E., Meaford station87.ca

Perhaps a nod to Meaford’s applefarming heritage, this snappy seasonal sip features Gosling’s ginger beer, apple cider, and a dash of lemon-cinnamon syrup, garnished with a crisp apple slice. Housed in Meaford’s historic 1887 firehall, Station 87 offers a warm, inviting bar with small-town charm and a menu inspired by seasonal flavours.

STAIRWAY TO MELON

Lakeside Seafood & Grill

9 Harbour St. E., Collingwood lakesidegrill.ca

Served in a sleek wine carafe, this vibrant mocktail layers fresh watermelon juice with lime and a touch of simple syrup, topped with lime yuzu. Finished with a Tajín rim and cucumber ribbon, it’s a rock-star sip that hits all the right notes—your true stairway to flavour while enjoying beautiful views every season at Collingwood’s only waterfront restaurant.

BIG BRUNCH CAESAR

1858 Caesar Bar

158 Hurontario St., Collingwood 1858.ca

The bigger the better when you’re the designated driver! This signature Caesar can be made without the alcohol and comes loaded with all the breakfast fixings like bacon, eggs, sausages, a waffle and more. It’s like eating the best brunch buffet in a single glass. 1858 doesn’t take reservations, but walk-ins are always welcome, and you’ll never wait long for a seat.

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Beautiful, spacious chalet home, newly reno’d kitchen, baths & more! All main level living with lots of guest space upstairs and down! Soaring ceilings, 5 bdrms, 4 baths, full basement, garage, views of Blue!

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3 bdrms, 2 full baths, top floor end unit, offered fully furnished, pools, tennis & PB, marina, waterfront trails!

I COLLABORATE WITH A TEAM LISTINGS POSTED LOCALLY, ON TRREB & ON REALTOR.CA Ensuring

of stagers, photographers & tradespeople and offer a network of connections from over 25 years of local community involvement to help you before, during and after your sale or purchase.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING …

“Jane, we are very pleased with the way you handled everything, THANK YOU!” Bruce & Paulette

“Loyal, reliable, knowledgeable, trustworthy, prompt and understanding!” Rahul & Julia

“Your support has been invaluable for my mom. You are clearly a very talented, dedicated real estate agent, it’s clear that you care not only about your job, but even more so, about your clients. Looking forward to your continued success.” God bless, Aly

“I guess it was about 1940 before I got to plant my trees,” said Bill.

Give thanks for the generations of farmers behind our annual apple harvest.