Meet Your Neighbour

Warmhearted, animal whisperer WINCHESTER — Carrie Paquin doesn’t do things by halves. If she’s jumping in, both feet are getting wet and the splash will ripple for miles. Carrie moved to Winchester in 2012, where she…

NORTH DUNDAS — Karen Parker is a strong woman, with a welcoming smile. She’s survived and thrived in the business world for 30 years and earned her place in the Hall of Women Warriors (not…

NORTH DUNDAS — Const. Tylor Copeland may not wear a cape, but he’s a hero to many in North Dundas. His biggest fans are his two kids and wife, followed by the community he has…

Wears her heart on her sleeve, loves to laugh NORTH DUNDAS — Kim Merkley is a friend when you’re in need. For nearly 20 years, she has run the food bank at the House of…

CHESTERVILLE — Time is of no consequence to those who appreciate every minute. Helen Holmes celebrated her 101st birthday on July 8. The centenarian refers to herself as “just an old lady,” but her quick…

MOREWOOD — There’s a buzz in the air about Smirlholm Farms. Glenn Smirle and his millions of bees are working in harmony to produce honey that is hard to keep kid’s fingers out of (literally)….

Animal lover, thrift shop connoisseur   Abby Zersch is a cool cat who loves cats. Her beloved Mr. Marbles, a handsome grey tabby with piercing eyes, is her main squeeze. “I love animals, especially my…

If you need to know something about Winchester, go ask Shirley Fawcett.

WINCHESTER — If you like fun, you’ll like Aaron Dellah. The self proclaimed ‘professional father’ moonlights as a ‘professional volunteer.’ Aaron runs Moovie (not a typo) Night at the Old Town Hall Theatre and Friday…