“There were always dances in the old town hall.” – Margaret Brunton

Since the early 1980s, #Toronto’s Cameron House has been home to some of Canada’s most famous and beloved musicians, from Blue Rodeo to local legend Handsome Ned, whose charisma and songwriting inspired a burgeoning artistic community. Today, with many live music venues shutting down, the Cameron House is still going strong, bringing together musicians, artists, […]

Every summer Saturday night, residents of #Kincardine on the shores of Lake Huron gather downtown for a special parade led by the town’s beloved Scottish pipe band, which has filled the streets with music since 1908.

The Empire Hotel was once an elegant landmark on #Huntsville’s thriving main street. Joni Mitchell was rumoured to have written “Raised on Robbery” in the lobby. When kindly landlord Dave Kaey bought the building to turn it into affordable housing, a fire ended his dream. Now the town has new plans to transform the empty […]

When The Bookshelf first opened in 1973, downtown #Guelph was vibrant and full of well-established shops. Businesses came and went, but The Bookshelf grew to include a café, followed by a cinema and event space. Four decades later, it continues to be a vital community hub and an inspiration for local artists and authors.