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Meet the Musicians: Live Performances

If you enjoyed the Meet the Musicians series, you can now listen to the complete recordings that appear in each artist’s video profile. Performing at venues across Kawarthas Northumberland, all six musicians gave heartfelt performances that deserve to be heard in their entirety. Thanks again to Kate Boothman, Beau Dixon, Close Kicks, Cale Crowe, Melissa Payne and Kelly Burrows for sharing their time and talent!

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A basket containing black currant products from Popham Lane Farm
Food and Drink

Black Currants at Popham Lane: A European Favourite Finds Fertile Ground in Ontario

For some, black currants are a nostalgic flavour. They evoke memories of friends and family in the UK or continental Europe, where the berries are a comforting staple. For others black currants are a new frontier, a sweet, tart alternative to the classic range of Ontario fruits. Joe Hayes is in the former camp, but as owner of Popham Lane Farm near Presqu’ile Provincial Park, he’s eager to spread the word.

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Vacuum-sealed lamb shoulder chop
Day Trips

Attention to Detail Makes the Difference at Harley Farms

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March 27, 2019
Maple syrup candy on a tray of clean snow
Day Trips

Experience Maple Syrup in Kawarthas Northumberland

To many Canadians, sap buckets and tubing slung between trees are as much a sign of spring as melting snow and birdsong. In my household last year’s supply of maple syrup has usually run dry by the time March rolls around, and we start looking forward to the next harvest. This year my wife & son & I refilled our stores at the Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival, and took in the weekend’s attractions while we were at it.

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