Staff Picks: Survivor Song
Catherine
Coleen recently read Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay, a fast paced thriller set amid an apocalyptic rabies outbreak. Here is her review:
Stage 3 Re-Opening Memo for Local Businesses: Instructions to Persons Responsible for a Business or Organization Permitted to Open
Lindsey
As we transition to Stage 3 of reopening businesses in KFL&A, the attached letter from Dr. Kieran Moore, outlines the necessary instructions to keep our communities safe and our economies growing. The letter identifies instructions individuals responsible for a business or organization permitted to open .
Please click here to read the letter.
Sip and Sample Local Craft Beverages in L&A County
Mike Hector
Lennox & Addington County is an emerging destination for lovers of locally produced beer, cider, wine and spirits. The Ontario craft beverage scene is immense, and only getting bigger. Each year, local breweries, wine estates and distilleries attract scores of travellers looking to explore Ontario’s blooming bounty of craft bevies.
Cottage Escapes
Coleen McFarlane
Another summer escape is the cottage – whether you are heading up to yours or simply dreaming of owning one (especially now), we have helpful books on keeping your cottage looking great, or fiction that will help you dream of that day.
Canadiana Cottage
Inspired and Unwired: The Essence of Naturally L&A
Mike Hector
For many of us, the chaotic nature of life in the concrete jungle can eventually reach critical mass. Whether it’s a classic case of cubicle fever, or the persistent siege of car horns, emails and calendar updates - we all experience the inevitable need to break free of it - and escape.
Adventures in East Asia
Catherine
If my reading list is any indication, 2020 must be the year that East Asia-set books flooded the Western market. Whether literary fiction, historical fiction, fantasy or mystery, there is no shortage of compelling new novels set in this vast, diverse region. Some are new translations while others are English originals, but they will all suit armchair travelers desperate to immerse themselves in new cultures.
Staff Picks: Truths I Never Told You
Catherine
Marg recently enjoyed Truths I Never Told You, a novel by Kelly Rimmer that is perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain. Here is Marg's review:
Amendments to the Mandatory Face Coverings Order: Commercial and Municipal Establishmentsin KFL&A
Lindsey
With Stage 3 Reopening beginning Friday, July 17, Dr. Kieran Moore has made amendments to the Mandatory Face Coverings Order for Commercial and Municipal Establishments in KFL&A.
Please click here to find the memo highlighting changes to the order and frequently asked questions about face coverings.
My Favourite Fishing Spots in Lennox & Addington County
Ashley Rae
Lennox & Addington County has a very special place in my heart. I grew up in this region and am so grateful to be able to showcase just a small sample of the fishing opportunities found here. Here's a short list of 3 of my favourite fishing spots here in L&A (that I've experienced so far).