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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest...

Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping...

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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest in the spread of AI technologies, from their halting early steps when they seemed like little more than mildly amusing party tricks,...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce a recent donation to the Almonte Civitan Club in the amount of $40,000. The donation will go towards the Civitan Club’s fundraising...

Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is healthy, hearty and delicious. Blanch the greens and cook the eggs in boiling water. Remove the greens and eggs but reserve...

Gay Cook’s old fashioned macaroni and cheese

Makes 4 to 6 servings “It’s got kick and it’s homey, like home”, this was my late sister Jean Pigott’s comment each time we made...

Community invited to Jan. 26 meeting on AGH/FVM strategic plan

by Mary-Wilson Trider   One of a hospital board's most important roles is to develop the strategic plan for the organization. This requires board members...

Gay Cook’s French Onion Soup

Serves 4 - 5 This traditional French onion soup is a favourite any time of the year but especially the comfort it brings on a...

Canada Health Act ensures care is accessible, no matter where you live

 by Mary WIlson-Trider    The new year is an opportunity to look forward, but it is also a time to reflect on the past year...

Gay Cook’s Mini Butter Tarts

Makes  3 dozen mini tarts These delicious butter tarts have been part of our family through out Christmas and the cold winter months for many...

National Restaurant Association survey

by Gay Cook Every year the National Restaurant Association surveys nearly 1,800 chefs from the American Culinary Federation for its annual

Carrot Muffins

by Gay Cook If you are looking for the last minute Christmas present, head to Mill Street Books, 52 Mill Street, Almonte and find...

Roast turkey with fruit stuffing and gravy

by Gay Cook Christmas would not be complete without the wafting aromas of the turkey roasting in the oven. When purchasing a turkey, buy a...

Crepe Expectations:Almonte restaurant’s fare is flat-out delicious

Once again, Almonte quality is on display in the Ottawa Citizen. Check out today's favourable restaurant review of the Creperie in the Heritage Mall...

Story of Sunroots

by Gay Cook   A sunroot is delicious to eat whether a puree, fried chips or prepared raw in a salad! It’s the tubular root of...

Gay Cook’s spaghetti squash topped with tomato sauce and grated cheese

Gay Cook's spaghetti squash topped with tomato sauce and grated cheese This yellow football-shaped winter squash produces delicately flavoured spaghetti strands. The flavour is best...

Pam Collacott cookbook – Buns in the Oven

by Gay Cook Local cookbook author Pam Collacott and cooking instructor on CTV News at Noon is thrilled to bring about another cookbook called Buns...

Correction: Dr Bill Blaine

The story about Dr. Bill Blaine in the Fall issue of the Quality Care for Life newsletter contained incorrect information. If you are looking...

Almonte Print Shop donating fax proceeds to medical equipment

by Susan Hanna Ron and Carmel Broughton, owners of the Almonte Print Shop, are donating the proceeds of all fax sales to the Almonte General...

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