Secret Solaces : Escapes minutes from the noise

Posted on April 8, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MAGGIE M, Editor, http://thewedge.LIVE At times everyone feels the tug of tranquility, an escape from mobile ringtones, tedious routines and gnawing responsibility. We forget to breathe deeply, to commune with the earth from whence we came. Our region is covered in secret places that heal, places of solace. This writer frequents a few spots … Continue reading →

Lanark County / Perth / Restaurants / The Wedge

Restaurant MINI REVIEW : The Stone Cellar

Posted on March 30, 2017 by maggiem7 • 1 Comment

BY MAGGIE M, Editor, http://thewedge.LIVE This restaurant review at The Stone Cellar, Perth, is focused on Appetizers. Frankly, I could make a meal of continuous appetizers. The selection below is simply, mastery. The first appetizer, I witnessed in-the-making. (SEE LIVE VIDEO BELOW). A great deal of thought and effort went into preparing two, large and … Continue reading →

Entertainment / Lanark County / Perth / Restaurants / Rideau Valley / The Wedge / What To Do

Biblical portions and Moses at Perth Dinner Party

Posted on March 28, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MAGGIE M, Editor, http://thewedge.LIVE This writer sat with six friends at Michael’s Table last Saturday night. I was the stranger in their midst; so, I brought a new perspective. Reportedly, Princess Di sat to my left; this disclosure came from Charlton Heston’s doppelganger on my right. The couple, Bev and Dale, had long ago … Continue reading →

Kanata / Ottawa / Sports / The Wedge

Loving Memories : Stanley Cup Moments LIVE

Posted on March 22, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Ottawa 2017 are producing endless events throughout the year. They are exceptional in their “esteem value” by Canadians. We will be featuring them in advance from here on. They recently celebrated the 125th Anniversary of the Stanley Cup in a Tribute across several venues. It was one of Ottawa 2017 Signature Events, lasting 3 … Continue reading →

Almonte / Brockville / Business / Carleton Place / Gananoque / Kingston / Merrickville / Mississipi Mills / Ottawa / Perth / Portland / Renfrew / Restaurants / Rideau Canal / Rideau Valley / Shops / Smiths Falls / Stittsville / The Wedge / Thousand Islands / Westport

Ottawa declared, “No. 1 place to visit in the world,” New York Times

Posted on March 21, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Businesses in the wedge are you ready for tourism this 2017? Here is one of the chief reasons why tourists are flocking to the region. Watch MAGGIE M’s interview of Guy Laflamme and how he is changing Ottawa, for ever. Be ready. Paint your awnings, shine your windows, and practice, “Hello” and “Thank you,” in … Continue reading →

Entertainment / Rideau Valley / Smiths Falls / Sports / The Wedge

After The Green Mile Beer Run

Posted on March 20, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MAGGIE M, Editor, thewedge.LIVE T’was merry mayhem on the evenin’ of St. Patrick’s Day. The Green Mile Beer Run (or walk, crawl) was over. The Winners were declared. Brett McKimm, a tall lanky 29 year-old from Carleton Place, ran 400 metres, 8 times, with two 4 Degrees beers in him–in 7:57 minutes!! Then John … Continue reading →

Business / Smiths Falls / The Wedge

Smiths Falls Growth is Set : Tweed on fast-track

Posted on March 15, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MAGGIE M, Editor, http://thewedge.LIVE You can’t walk into the Tweed ‘campus’, Smiths Falls, unannounced. There are no public tours and for good reason. This writer climbed the front steps and pressed a buzzer. That’s what happens when you shift a building from chocolate to cannabis. Let this be your public tour. I entered the … Continue reading →

Perth / Restaurants / The Wedge

First Restaurant REVIEW : Bistro 54

Posted on March 7, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MAGGIE M, Editor, http://thewedge.LIVE My experience at Bistro 54, Perth, occurred before opening hours; so, my camera, lights and questions did not interfere with the smooth machine that is Bistro 54. The top cog is Chef Dave Andoff. (He does not refer to himself as ‘Chef’; but, a Chef he is.) At midday, the … Continue reading →

Almonte / Arnprior / Brockville / Carleton Place / Comedy / Cornwall / Entertainment / Gananoque / Hawkesbury / Kanata / Kingston / Lanark County / Merrickville / Mississipi Mills / Montague / Orleans / Ottawa / Pembroke / Perth / Portland / Prescott / Renfrew / Rideau Canal / Rideau Valley / Smiths Falls / Stittsville / The Wedge / Thousand Islands / Westport

ENDORPHIN HIGH : Our comedic videos begin !

Posted on March 6, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

We are jacking up our promise to be positive at thewedge.LIVE ! Now we are getting positively silly. We want you to giggle, cackle and howl with laughter. Let’s get endorphins coarsing through your body! (No, it’s not an aquatic mammal, it’s a happy brain hormone.) I, MAGGIE M, will be holding the mic and … Continue reading →

Restaurants / The Wedge

The wedge “WHERE TO EAT” just doubled!

Posted on March 5, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

We’ve upgraded our WHERE TO EAT page today. We doubled our listings. We will double our doubling this week–including links to all restaurants and cafe websites. We vet all listings from experience, reviews and oversight; so, you can feel confident you will likely have a good experience. Happy eating! CLICK HERE TO VIEW or press … Continue reading →

Better Health / Carleton Place / Ottawa / Smiths Falls / The Wedge

MIRACLE ENZYME : lungs, pain, scars, fibroids, Alzheimer’s, arteries…

Posted on March 4, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By The Health Nut This is a word which should be in everyone’s daily lexicon : serrapeptase. And in everyone’s medicine cabinet or pantry. It’s natural. It’s an enzyme first discovered in the 1960s. Our bodies produce a lot of different enzymes. For instance, amylase is in our saliva and it breaks down food like … Continue reading →

Smiths Falls / The Wedge

Irish rogues to offer piggy-backs at beer run

Posted on March 4, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MAGGIE M, Editor, http://thewedge.LIVE More evidence that Smithsfallians know how to have fun, unleashing their inner child. This March 17th inside a large venue, the former space of big-box, Target, people from Toronto to Ottawa will descend on Smiths Falls for a 400-metre run. It’s not the usual run. The first step is the … Continue reading →

The Wedge

WOW! Smiths Falls “top 50 towns in Canada”

Posted on March 1, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

This story by the Flight Network was brought to this writer’s attention. Smiths Falls is one of 50 Towns deemed best to travel to from abroad. The photos are beautiful. To boot it was selected as one of seven towns in Ontario, alongside Bracebridge and Port Hope! Pisha! Here a screen shot of the story. … Continue reading →

Smiths Falls / The Wedge

BOOM! Smiths Falls emboldened

Posted on February 26, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MAGGIE M, Editor, http://thewedge.LIVE, Show Host, “WHERE IN the wedge is MAGGIE M?” The epicentre of the wedge, Smiths Falls, keeps sprouting new life. It is spiriting to see local pride grow as awareness of its precious assets are continuously unveiled for global to local viewing. This writer witnessed moist eyes and smiles when … Continue reading →

Smiths Falls / The Wedge

Five Friends in a Fury

Posted on February 24, 2017 by maggiem7 • 2 Comments

By MAGGIE M, Editor, http://thewedge.LIVE and Host, “WHERE IN the wedge is MAGGIE M?” This writer spent hours with five young men, Nick Ritchie, Chris Haines, Joe Adams, Andrew Howard and Tim Vandermeer, inside an enormous, hollow venue. The child in me wanted to “hoo-hoo” and hear my voice echo; but, I was invited for … Continue reading →

The Wedge

They say, “it’s the thought that counts”

Posted on February 14, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

by MAGGIE M I ventured out to pick-up a few items at the local store, now that the snow has been shoveled into mountainous heaps. In one corner of the store, I witnessed considerable movement. It was touching to see the number of men milling over cards and flowers for their beloved. It was close … Continue reading →

Business / Kanata / Ottawa / The Wedge

LIVE : interview Jenna Sudds, Kanata North Tech Park

Posted on February 10, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

And now learn what all the fuss is about. Hang on every word from Jenna Sudds, Executive Director, North Kanata Business Association, as Kanata North Technology Park is indeed set to roar! Continue reading →

Kanata / Ottawa / The Wedge

Canada’s largest tech park, Kanata North, about to roar

Posted on February 8, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MAGGIE M, Editor, http://thewedge.LIVE | Host “WHERE IN the wedge IS MAGGIE M?” The evening of February 7, 2017, was special to the wedge as a rising figure was speaking at The Marshes Golf Club, the famous Tech Tuesday event where leading engineers and futurists gather monthly. Despite treacherous weather, the place was stacked. … Continue reading →

Better Health / The Wedge

Gout : End your suffering

Posted on February 6, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By The Health Nut So many people this writer encounters in the wedge suffer with gout–or know someone who does. Many are prescribed costly drugs that prolong suffering with side effects. It is inane that a simple natural food can reduce or eliminate gout and few know about it. What is gout? It’s a type … Continue reading →

Attractions / Entertainment / Lanark County / Rideau Canal / Rideau Valley / Smiths Falls / Sports / The Wedge / What To Do

Smiths Falls gives key to citizens for Canada 150

Posted on February 2, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MAGGIE M, Editor, http://thewedge.LIVE and Host of “WHERE IN the wedge is MAGGIE M?” On February 1st, all ‘SmithFallians’ where invited to participate in a long list of events, 150 to be exact, for the duration of 2017, Canada’s 150th birthday. At the core, it is volunteering; but, truly it is an opportunity to … Continue reading →

Attractions / Portland / Rideau Canal / Rideau Valley / The Wedge

VIDEO AND SNAPSHOTS : Skate The Lake 2017, Portland

Posted on January 29, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MAGGIE M Host of “Where in the Wedge is Maggie M?”, Editor thewedge.LIVE Portland was the ‘buzz’ today. Skaters of every age group and those bootin’ it like me were spread out over the lake and the grounds. Some skated aimlessly, some did some serious speed-skating around the oval, some curled, while others slurped … Continue reading →

Better Health / Restaurants / Rideau Canal / Rideau Valley / Shops / Smiths Falls / The Wedge

“Russell Street is special,” locals say.

Posted on January 28, 2017 by maggiem7 • 1 Comment

By MAGGIE M, Editor and Host of “Where in the wedge is Maggie M?” Many cities around the world have within them a street of renown. Some names roll off travelers’ lips frequently, “Fifth Avenue” (NYC), “Via Monte Napoleone” (Milan). Their draw could be shopping, historic meaning or they could be the heart and soul … Continue reading →

Attractions / Entertainment / Portland / Rideau Canal / Rideau Valley / Sports / The Wedge / What To Do

Portland’s Skate-The-Lake Bigger Than Ever

Posted on January 18, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By MaggieM, Host of WHERE IN the wedge IS MAGGIE M? “I love to watch people enjoying the event,” glows Portland Outdoors President, John Bongers. How he finds the time to oversee the 2017 Skate The Lake, Portland, beats me. Bongers is a sophisticated cattle farmer who rises at 4:30 am. Portland is a quaint … Continue reading →

Almonte / Entertainment / Mississipi Mills / The Wedge

First entry to The Wedge 150 Challenge : Mississippi Mills

Posted on January 15, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

This idea from the Mississippi Mills Beautification Committee is what makes for a real contender and a winning entry to The Wedge 150 Challenge. Outstanding! The Wedge will attend to film and capture the artists and the pieces once erected. The images shown are not entries but images of like-minded sculptures found on the web. … Continue reading →

Ottawa / The Wedge

Wedge coming to Ottawa Red Bull Crashed Ice !

Posted on January 15, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

If you want your pulse to speed-up, watch the Red Bull Crashed Ice race in Marseilles, France yesterday. Men and women skaters from around the world including Canada are competing in this death defying competition. It’s a course with twists and turns, sudden drops and ice moguls right in the centre of town. Your pulse … Continue reading →

Better Health / The Wedge

Surprising cause of conditions and disease

Posted on January 12, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By The Health Nut Dr. Magda Havas is an Associate Professor of Environmental and Resource Studies at Trent U. here in Ontario; yet, she is renown worldwide for the gold-standard in her work regarding electromagnetism in our environment and its effects on our bodies. Havas’s peer-reviewed studies show that up to 35% of North America’s … Continue reading →

Almonte / Carleton Place / Lanark County / Merrickville / Perth / Rideau Valley / Smiths Falls / The Wedge / Westport

Our Hunger Heroes : it’s no game!

Posted on January 10, 2017 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By Maggie M This writer was one of the last guests to arrive on-time at a unique event organized by Hugh Colton of Host, Town and Country Chrysler. The Perth venue was packed–even my chair was snuffed from me when I sneaked to the buffet. You see, I arrived hungry, and how fitting that was. … Continue reading →

The Wedge

HAHAHAHAHA dogs have emotions too!

Posted on December 23, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Merry Christmas everyone! Don’t feel silly watching this over and over. I don’t! Continue reading →

Almonte / Carleton Place / Lanark County / Merrickville / Perth / Rideau Valley / Smiths Falls / The Wedge / Westport

Pop-up Christmas Fun Yields Mountain of Food

Posted on December 23, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By Maggie M I kick myself when I run into special moments without my digital film camera, sound boom and spotlight; but, one does not expect a grocery trip to become an impromptu party. As I exited the car at Andress’ Your Independent Grocer, I almost forgot my purpose. Elvis Presley singing Christmas songs blasted … Continue reading →

Better Health / The Wedge

“Better Health” section launched today : Reversing Arthritis

Posted on December 18, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

By The Health Nut Arthritis afflicts at least 15% of the population (I’m using American stats); but, I am confident the percentage is much higher. Contrary to popular belief, it is not age related; many children suffer from a form of arthritis. Did you catch that word? “Form”, indeed. There are up to a hundred … Continue reading →

Lanark County / Rideau Canal / Smiths Falls / The Wedge

Smiths Falls Boom story gets 10,200 views in 3 days!

Posted on December 18, 2016 by maggiem7 • 1 Comment

We wrote a happy story about growth in Smiths Falls, December 2016. It was a story of hope. We at the wedge know that the established media ostensibly repeats Police reports, writes stories of health struggles and health failures. They know as we do this drives traffic; but, the wedge won’t touch these subjects with … Continue reading →

Almonte / Arnprior / Brockville / Carleton Place / Cornwall / Gananoque / Hawkesbury / Kanata / Kingston / Lanark County / Merrickville / Montague / Orleans / Ottawa / Pembroke / Perth / Prescott / Renfrew / Rideau Canal / Rideau Valley / Smiths Falls / Stittsville / The Wedge / Thousand Islands / Westport / What To Do

the wedge 150 : a rural conquest, takes-off!

Posted on December 16, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Canada kicks-off its 150th birthday celebrations on January 1, 2017! And the wedge is getting knee-deep into the fun of it. thewedge.LIVE is launching the wedge 150 : a rural conquest for every town and city in the wedge (East Ontario). Everyone in the wedge can participate: individuals (18+), businesses, schools, groups. Ottawa is doing … Continue reading →

Lanark County / Rideau Canal / Smiths Falls / The Wedge / Where to stay

Former Chocolate Capital of Canada is sweet again

Posted on December 12, 2016 by maggiem7 • 6 Comments

by Maggie M, Host of “Where in the wedge is Maggie M?” The departure of Hershey’s, Smiths Falls, is still raw in many hearts. “It was a great place to work,” a former employee shares. “People arrived in droves by bus daily,” another opines. ‘Tis true, Hershey’s put Smiths Falls on the map as a … Continue reading →

Christmas / Perth / The Wedge

Looking for the Griswolds in the wedge

Posted on December 4, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

This is the week of lights across the wedge. Cities and towns hold their perennial Christmas Lights Festivals and Tree Lighting events. Homeowners brave the cold, climbing on ladders and rooftops with staplers, extension cords, lights and the latest from Canadian Tire. Nothing takes your breath away like a home which is a festival unto … Continue reading →

Christmas / Music / The Wedge

Our Pick for Christmas Music – Enjoy these Classics

Posted on December 3, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

In this non-stop playlist, Maggie M’s perennial favorite, The Christmas Song, by Nat King Cole, comes up quickly. This is the song with the lyrics, “chestnuts roasting by the fire.” ENJOY 3 hours of non-stop classic songs from the best performers–and images that change with them. Plug the speakers in and pipe the music through … Continue reading →

Perth / Restaurants / Shops / The Wedge

PERTH at Christmas : the movie

Posted on November 30, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Perth, by popular consensus, is one of the most beautiful towns in Ontario; but, its residents are worthy of exception. They are ostensibly happy, affable and talented. I chuckle when Torontonians refer to the Ottawa region as parochial; I now understand this as a euphemism for ‘polite.’ “That’s a good thing,” Martha would say, and … Continue reading →

Almonte / Sports / The Wedge

Will Jordan, Shaq celebrate Dr. Naismith invention?

Posted on October 16, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

One of our greatest shining stars in the wedge is an educator and doctor born in 1861, Almonte, Ontario. Dr. James Naismith became a sports coach as well as a physician. While employed by the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, Naismith was given 14 days to create an indoor sport to occupy restless young men during … Continue reading →

The Wedge

Humming and hawing on colours

Posted on October 15, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

We’re pondering designs, colours and mantras for our new t-shirts. We’re told we should offer briefs (not sure we want to make that connection). Yet. Blue is the color of water and we are wedged between two rivers, Ottawa and St. Lawrence. Hmmm… Red is so bold. Wedgees are so polite and friendly; but, 2017 … Continue reading →

Kanata / Ottawa / The Wedge / Tourism

OTTAWA 2017 : Part 1 – the genesis

Posted on October 14, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

In this Part 1 of a mini-series of interviews, Guy Laflamme, Executive Director, Ottawa 2017, speaks of the inception of Canada’s 150th birthday celebration in Ottawa. Laflamme branded the events which start on the new year’s eve, Ottawa 2017. The numerous events, some lasting, some brief, run the course of the whole year. Suffice it … Continue reading →

Kanata / Ottawa / The Wedge / Tourism

Ottawa entering into epic transformation

Posted on October 7, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

I attended a special event last Tuesday evening. Tech Tuesday, held monthly at the Marshes Golf Club, Kanata, compliments of Wesley Clover and Sir Terry Matthews, was full capacity. Below you can watch a preview, a trailer, to MAGGIE M’s longer interview of their special guest, Guy Laflamme, Executive Director, Ottawa 2017. His words and … Continue reading →

Rideau Canal / The Wedge / Tourism / Where to stay

Tripped into a mirage too wonderful to be real

Posted on September 30, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Last August, we were aiming to visit Chaffeys Locks as I had heard so much about it; however, on arrival, something drew my attention away from my task. A colorful resort towered over the lock. It reminded me of my grandparents’s cottage by its color scheme and the way it was set back in the … Continue reading →

Food / Perth / The Wedge

Culinary market amuses Perth at night !

Posted on September 24, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

I attended the Equinox Night Market, Perth, Ontario, last Thursday evening. It’s a public culinary event produced by Midnight Makers Collective, sponsored by Perth Tourism and featuring some of Perth’s finest Chefs, food and beverage services and manufacturers. Music and lights added to the atmosphere as the night evolved. People convene around food; this was … Continue reading →

Ottawa / The Wedge / What To Do

ByWard Market : a time for people and fun

Posted on September 21, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

I was at the ByWard Market in Ottawa last Thursday afternoon and the place was hopping! I was truly surprised to find out how large, how many blocks, lanes and courtyards are comprised in the ByWard : 400 + shops, cafes, restaurants, craft vendors, produce vendors, clubs and services. Did you know the ByWard Market … Continue reading →

Montague / Smiths Falls / The Wedge / Tourism

Gateway to all directions, even up !

Posted on September 14, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Got an aha! moment this week. Smiths Falls is an opportune location for both residents and businesses. It’s accessible by road, rail, water and air as no other town in East Ontario. I discovered this of my own accord–not off a plaque in the Town’s office. A clean, comfortable and rare, Via Rail stop which … Continue reading →

Comedy / The Wedge

The Socialist Pig and Balaclava: What’s in a name?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Business names are critical to success; they can make or break them. Some names are so dull or common customers simply cannot remember them. A cafe in Gananoque bears the name, The Socialist Pig*, a name so counter-intuitive, it elicits guffaws. You are compelled to see what’s going on inside. Now, towns’s and hamlet’s names … Continue reading →

Attractions / Prescott / The Wedge / What To Do

Two surprises in Prescott

Posted on September 8, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

I ventured South again to yet another gem in The Wedge. Once I drove over the bridge, made it to the waterfront, I discovered two unique attractions one block from each other. I was silly and inspired under hour. Here is my third Episode of WHERE IN the wedge IS MAGGIE M? I’ll be back … Continue reading →

Attractions / Lanark County / Perth / The Wedge / What To Do

The Big Cheeses of Perth

Posted on September 5, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Perth is saturated in stories and ‘histories’. The town is beautiful to behold; but, its stories need to be told. Who better than Julie Brunelle and Peter Wood? Both teachers by profession, this husband-wife team court the public with unique tours of Perth on wheels. Get a quick impression with our video, our second episode, … Continue reading →

Almonte / Arnprior / Brockville / Carleton Place / Cobden / Cornwall / Elgin / Gananoque / Hawkesbury / Kanata / Kemptville / Kingston / Lanark County / Leeds Grenville / Merrickville / Mississipi Mills / Montague / Orleans / Ottawa / Ottawa Valley / Pembroke / Perth / Portland / Prescott / Renfrew / Renfrew County / Rideau Ferry / Smiths Falls / Stittsville / Stormont Dundas & Glengarry / The Wedge / Thousand Islands / Westport

WHERE IN the wedge IS MAGGIE M?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

And now…we started this! Action! Unchartered, fresh, real. “It’s a bird! It’s plane!” No, it’s Maggie M with a film camera. Shooting everything and anything in The Wedge! Foodies and treasure hunters (everybody) will love it. Continue reading →

Gananoque / Sports / The Wedge

Fly on the water – not virtual reality!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

The Gananoque 2016 Nickel Cup Hydroplane Regatta is a ‘go-to’ of summer experiences. This ride isn’t virtual, made with pixels. You may need safety gear to watch! Enjoy this great video by Alain Binette. Continue reading →

Attractions / Rideau Canal / The Wedge / What To Do

She is the Belle of the Rideau

Posted on August 29, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Stay-tuned for our story of a few select locks on the Rideau Canal, Ontario. Chaffeys is very special; here is a preview in our short film. Continue reading →

Attractions / Rideau Canal / Smiths Falls / The Wedge

Old Slys in action

Posted on August 29, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Stay-tuned for our story on a few hot locks along the Rideau. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this short film to experience Old Slys Locks, Smiths Fall, Ontario. It’s like being there! Continue reading →

Almonte / Mississipi Mills / The Wedge / Tourism

“It’s ‘Almont’ not ‘Almontay’!”

Posted on August 15, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

“It’s Almont not Almontay,” announced Baker Bob, owner of the Baker Bob’s, Town of Almonte. “I know this, yet I say it again and again,” this writer replied, huffing and puffing, soaked and seeking respite from the excruciating heat. “It must be the French in me,” I gasped. “Actually ‘Almont-ay’, is more hispanic sounding,” Bob … Continue reading →

Almonte / Carleton Place / Kingston / Perth / Smiths Falls / The Wedge

Beautification By Brushstrokes

Posted on August 12, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Smart towns and cities encourage beautifying of downtown walls and windows by local creatives. Walls become canvases awaiting a brush, an artist and surprising iterations. They are a delight to the eyes, covering up weather-worn, ignored and dull surfaces. In Perth, a plain brick wall on the ‘main drag’ is covered-over with a touching painting … Continue reading →

Arnprior / Attractions / The Wedge

Amazing Arnprior Stampede : Can you have more fun?

Posted on August 10, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Ouch! The tail bone hurts just to look at this! Bulls, horses, sheep and dogs merged with human will and skill–the Arnprior Stampede and Rodeo 2016 is all of it. We sadly missed it but this Mainstream Media company captured it well. Have a quick virtual ride here. “Who let the dogs out,” moment. Worth … Continue reading →

Food / The Wedge / Thousand Islands

Who invented Thousand Island Dressing?

Posted on August 10, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Has the mystery been solved? Someone has clearly been missing his/her royalties since the turn of the 20th century. Can anyone claim they are the recipe-maker? Here are three contenders for the legend: Thousand Islands are famous for their beauty; but, ironically, world-renown for their salad dressing-slash-condiment. The battle ensues between the Thousand Islands, Chicago … Continue reading →

Portland / Rideau Valley / The Wedge / Westport

We fell into Rideau wonderland

Posted on August 8, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

We could write endlessly about Rideau Valley; but, pictures are worth a thousands poems. On the West edge of The Wedge is this jewel that spreads out with endless vistas and quaint corners. We ventured into key hot-spots; but, many treasures await us still. You could spend a summer experiencing the Rideau, suspending European landmarks … Continue reading →

Cornwall / Ottawa / Smiths Falls / The Wedge

The famous from The Wedge

Posted on August 5, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Yep! A-lister Ryan Gosling is from Cornwall, Ontario. Enjoy this video from his youth. Young golf star, Brooke Henderson, is from Smiths Falls. This interviewer asks if she, “could be the face of women’s sports in Canada.” A pretty face she is. SNL Conehead, Ghostbuster, Blues Brother, Dan Akroyd hails from Ottawa. Here is a … Continue reading →

Kingston / The Wedge

Moving into Queen’s made easy

Posted on August 4, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Outstanding video by a delightful Queen’s sophomore showing peers how to settle in to a dorm. It removes a lot of apprehension and helps plan for the big move-in. It’s worth watching till the end for the big, “weeeee!” Continue reading →

Creative Arts / Smiths Falls / The Wedge

Who will host to a Film Festival?

Posted on August 4, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Early, informal presentations were made by a private organization to Smiths Falls powers about the launch of a Smiths Falls Film Festival (SFFF). It is believed that a project of this scale would draw creatives to the city throughout the year until the red carpet event in 2017. The large Gallipeau Centre for example, now … Continue reading →

Montague / The Wedge

Wildest Welcome

Posted on August 2, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

A large nested bald eagle and a large nested owl, perched high-up, flank the opening gates at this unique storage facility. A sombrero-capped Mexican strumming a guitar and two inukshuks (Inuit stone sculptures) are the opening acts on the ground. Pro-Lock Storage Units By The Falls in Montague is the brain-child of Portland resident, Gary Greer. … Continue reading →

The Wedge

The Wedge launches August 2016!

Posted on August 2, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

It’s a new voice for East Ontario launched initially on the web; The Wedge went live August 2016. The Wedge is positive. It’s creative. It’s fun and inspiring. It’s what you need with your coffee in the morning–to start your day with happy feet. We call it The Wedge because the area covered is shaped … Continue reading →

Perth / The Wedge

Marie Antoinette Greeter at Perth’s 200th Birthday Celebration

Posted on August 2, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Such is humour at the Crossroads Tea Room celebrating the 200th anniversary of their beloved Perth. I inquired on the meaning of the French Queen greeting guests. We settled tongue-in-cheek on a reference to “cake”. “We are the only tea room in Perth,” the manager quickened. “We ran out of scones today,” she added. Among … Continue reading →

Smiths Falls / The Wedge

SnoopDogg now Tweed Inc. shareholder : not the wooly type

Posted on July 29, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Since the departure of Hershey from Smiths Falls, the 450,000 square feet void it left behind has been 40% filled by an oddity that still has locals scratching their heads, a medical marijuana plant. Yet, Tweed Inc. has returned a little livelihood to a town hit hard through no fault of theirs. Last February the … Continue reading →

Merrickville / Shops / The Wedge

“I’m the last man standing”

Posted on July 28, 2016 by maggiem7 • Leave a comment

Merrickville antique shop owners, Bill and Pam Kenny, have had challenges in the last few years; but, their love of collecting the nostalgic and antique is unfettered. “I’m the last man standing,” says Bill Kenny as he recounts a group of six friends. They spent many years together, collecting and purveying antiques on Highway 43 … Continue reading →