It was back in my early years of elementary school when I first remember seeing one: There, projected on the gymnasium wall, bigger than life, was a...
Maurice Crossfield
I am an experienced translator with a solid career in the writing and editing industry. Strong media and communication skills in translation, headline writing, researching, breaking news, fiction, and journalism. Be it fact or fiction, I am a storyteller.
A true classic…in every sense – Stratford Shakespeare
Mention the name Stratford, Ontario, to most people, and its annual celebration of Shakespeare is the first thing to come to mind. Though the town...
A Victorian Time Machine
While many a small Canadian town will claim to be a Victorian village, Stratford is without a doubt the real deal: a place where vintage architecture has been lovingly preserved.
Don’t Forget the Folklore
Like any region that has a deep history, these local legends do more than just entertain: they also provide insight into everyday life during bygone...
Food guide overhaul
Long seen as the benchmark for good nutrition, Canada’s Food Guide needs to be rewritten. The next time you visit your doctor or nutritionist...
A tradition of award-winning gardens in Stratford
For the gardener in all of us, any exploration of Stratford, Ontario, in the warmer months has to include the town’s world-class gardens. Topping...
Bring Your Appetite to Stratford
If you’re a fan of buying locally produced food, then Stratford is your 100-mile-diet dream. A trip in the fall means the 100-miler will have plenty...
A trip down the Bacon and Ale Trail, and into the sweet beyond
If you’re like me, you’re probably a fan of pub grub. In Stratford, Ontario, you can get plenty of that along the Bacon and Ale Trail. Since...
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