As Canada Day approaches, we've been reflecting on what it means to be Canadian. Some say it's our politeness—after all, one of the best ways to get a Canadian to apologize is to step on their foot. Others point to our resilience, forged by living in a country where sunburn and frostbite can happen on the same day. Maybe it's our patience, because Canadian summers prove that good things come to those who wait. Now, we aren’t saying Canada is perfect, but we do have universal health care and All Dressed chips, which is pretty close. We're lucky to call this country home. Even if Canada geese are proof that nature occasionally creates something simply to keep humans humble.
The St. John’s Anglican church is holding its annual yard sale extravaganza this weekend! Saturday, June 4th come out to the covered rink to browse a huge selection of glassware, mugs, dinnerware, books, household items, lamps, outdoor goods, books, DVDs, toys, and collectibles. The sale runs from 10am - 2pm and with a delicious lunch available for purchase, you can make a day of it.
Sadly, but necessarily, the Bridal Veil Falls and the Kagawong River Trail remain closed to the public due extensive washout damage from the floods this spring. Repairs are currently being undertaken; updates from the township will be provided as more information becomes available.
The Kagawong summer market is all dressed up and ready to go for Canada day! Stop by between 10am and 3pm at the Kagawong River Complex / Park Centre parking lot. We can’t wait to see you there!
A fixture in Kagawong over the past few years, Team Aelick will be taking a break from their Stroll/Move for Liver fundraising walk through the village this summer. Instead, they will be hosting a yard sale on June 27th, at 30 Maple Drive in Kagawong with proceeds going to Liver Canada, supporting public understanding and awareness of liver diseases, and providing support to those affected. Visit liver.ca to find out more!
Get your eco-art on with Manitoulin’s own Sophie Edwards July 9, 16, 23, 30 The acclaimed environmental artist will help participants explore a range of materials, ecological voices,and nature observations in a series of sessions designed for children and adults. Different activities each week! Pre-registration via Sophie’s website is encouraged (www.sophieanneedwards.ca).
Want to know if there is currently a ban on fires/burning in the township? Since we have to submit this column a week before the paper gets delivered to your mailbox, we are not a reliable source of information for that question. Best to check with the township office, or on the township Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/billingstownshipkagawong
The library will be starting their summer hours starting this Saturday (July 4th). During July and August, the you can check out the library Tuesday - Saturday 9-5 (closed noon-1pm). Summer librarian Dana will be holding things together at the library while the library board tackles the various fundraisers and activities running throughout the summer. There’s the annual used book sale on Saturday, July 25th (11-3pm at the red-roofed pavilion), beach movie night on Saturday August 8th (showing Labryrinth!), and of course their busy table at the market each week.
While you are enjoying the sun this summer, don’t forget that come the fall you’ll be voting in municipal elections. Make sure you are on the voter list! Visit registertovoteON.ca to make sure your name is on the list and to get it added if it’s not.
Thanks for poutine up with us as we celebrate another Canada Day and all the wonderfully strange things that make this country unique. Happy Canada Day and have a great week!
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