Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Don't miss your chance to catch the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train as it rolls through Southern Ontario this coming week. Festooned with lights - loaded with entertainment, the train fills box cars with food destined for local food banks. Look for the train as it makes whistle stops in the communities of Oshawa, Cambridge, Hamilton, Ayr and many more in the next few days. Follow the highlighted link to a complete schedule of Holiday Train visits.

The Last Waltz

A great way to share in the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States is by watching Martin Scorsese's The Last Waltz, filmed 33 years ago today in San Francisco. The film documents The Band's final performance. As the opening credits demand - play it loud!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa Claus makes stops in a number of Ontario communities this weekend. This linked Santa Claus Parade listing is comprehensive, but be sure to check locally so you don't miss Santa's visit to your town. The Brantford Santa Claus Parade travels Dalhousie Street to Harmony Square, on Saturday, November 28, beginning at 6 p.m. An upcoming parade not to be missed is the Holstein non-mechanized parade on Saturday December 12th. Holstein is between Mount Forest and Durham, just off Highway 6.

The Vinyl Cafe visits Picton, Ontario

Take a few minutes to listen to the The Vinyl Cafe pod cast from this past Sunday. Storyteller Stuart McLean gives listeners a passionate portrayal of Picton, Ontario. His observations could become a template for creating a healthy and vibrant downtown core. From the retention of the post office and new residential development downtown, to the downtown's anchor businesses (the liquor and beer stores are at either end!) his story is a valuable resource for anyone interested in building and preserving their community.

Tasty Pastry

Can't wait to taste test this new Brantford business. Golden Apple - the Tasty Pastry sells Funnel Cakes and Apple Fritters (with maple syrup and ice cream!) from a booth located at the Tiki Loft, 1182 Colborne Street East, Brantford. (from the 403 take Garden Avenue South.) Open Tuesday to Sunday.

Hamilton Outdoor Lighting Study

The City of Hamilton is holding a Public Open House this Thursday, November 26 to gather input for a policy for the lighting of roadways, alleyways, and pedestrian walkways, with special attention to the downtown core and Business Improvement Areas. I'm sure the Outdoor Lighting Study process can provide useful information for many communities.