Oxford County, ON Cindy Walker is more than a chocolatier (although she is an amazing one). She’s a small-town shop owner, lover of local, certified tea sommelier and the person we consider to be The Queen of Ganache. As owner and head chocolatier of Ingersoll’s Chocolatea, Cindy...
Oxford County, ON Tucked away on a country property, woodworker David Schonberger has a passion for the forest and the wood that is found in the heart of the Carolinian Life Zone. As the creator of Ottercreek Woodworks Inc., David creates a wide variety of charcuterie boards in his workshop using...
Oxford County, ON If the shift to crisp air and chilly weather has you feeling like a cozy escape, head to Oxford County and spend a few days discovering the many reasons why rural has suddenly become oh-so romantic. You’ll be the envy of the office on Monday morning when you tell them about the...
Oxford County, ON Let the beauty of nature inspire your creative side! Discover Your Creative Nature is a chance to get back in touch with Mother Nature and find your inner artist. You’ll get the chance to work with wildlife artist Rhonda Franks as she takes you into her creative process and...
Oxford County, ON In the life of a pioneer, DIY took on a whole new meaning in the home. From growing your own food to preparing it from scratch, using what you had to put food on the table was a way of life. In Norwich Museum’s new butter churning experience, you’ll get the opportunity...
Oxford County, ON Calling all hop heads, this is the experience for you! Different from any brewery tour you’ve done before, the Brewed Exploration Experience takes you behind the bar at Upper Thames Brewing Company and into the heart of a brewery based around community partnerships, a love...
It’s a common misconception that large cities are most affected by opioid use and abuse. But recent stats show residents in communities of 50,000 to 100,000 people are 2.5 times more likely to be hospitalized due to opioid overdose than those in large metropolitan centres. To put the problem in...
Faced with a loved one with mental illness, family members are often searching for what they can do to help and support their loved ones. Fortunately, Dr. Randall White, medical director of Vancouver Community Mental Health Services, has some tips for people in this position. Find out what medical...
Safety has been a hot topic in youth sports for many years. Growing concerns about head injuries have only added to the conversation about how to keep kids safe when they are on the field or ice. While there’s no guaranteed protection against injury, parents can take a few simple precautions to...
As we age, our vision changes. Vision may become blurry and faces of loved ones become difficult to see. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you may have cataracts, a natural eye condition that usually forms as we age. If left untreated, cataracts can cause significant vision loss and blindness...
