Welcome to the Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce representing the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, and the Townships of Tiny and Tay. The Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents a wide range of businesses and community interests.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Lieutenant Governor David Onley to visit Midland
CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF MIDLAND
The purpose of the
Lieutenant Governor’s visit is to officially unveil the sign designating DAVID
ONLEY PARK. The ceremonies begin at 2:00 pm on June 12, 2013, at the Park
located at the corner of King Street and Bayshore Drive.
The Town of Midland
is honoured to dedicate this Park on the Lieutenant Governor’s birthday and
recognize his contributions to the Province of Ontario as a native of Midland.
The public is cordially invited to attend this very
special ceremony as we recognize Lieutenant Governor David Onley by naming this
Park in his honour and to celebrate his birthday.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Banding Canada’s Smallest Bird
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For Immediate Release:
Friends
of Wye Marsh
16160
Highway 12
Midland,
ON L4R3T8
705-526-7809
www.wyemarsh.com
Banding Canada’s Smallest Bird
Midland, Ontario – Visitors to the
Ontario Hummingbird Festival, July 12 – 14, 2013 will be given the rare and
memorable experience of holding and releasing Canada’s smallest bird, the
hummingbird. During the banding demonstrations the public will also be
exposed to all aspects of identification, behaviour and habitat needs of
hummingbirds.
Leading the banding demonstrations is internationally
renowned Bob Sargent from The Hummer/Bird Study Group. Sargent has been
banding birds since 1987 and uses the banding sessions as a way to educate and
promote the preservation of wildlife and their habitat to participants both young
and old. Sargent is especially passionate about environmental education
with children. “The hands-on approach to educating children allows each
child present to experience birds as living, breathing creatures deserving of
our protection.”
The Friends of Wye Marsh are extremely excited about
the festival and the opportunity to further their mission to promote
environmental education through stewardship. The festival centres on the
hummingbird as one of Ontario’s most recognizable and beloved birds.
Every spring we delight in their arrival and go out of our way to attract them
to our gardens and patios. The familiarity and fondness of hummingbirds
makes them the ideal backyard ambassador because when we plant and create
habitat for hummingbirds we are protecting for the needs of all wildlife
species.
Throughout the
festival weekend there will be photography workshops, workshops and activities
for children, expert speaker presentations, and local artisans. Visitor
experiences during the banding demonstrations will vary and depend on
hummingbird numbers. Registration is required for workshops and preferred
for the banding sessions and presentations. To register contact Wye Marsh
at info@wyemarsh.com or 705-526-7809.
For further information go to www.wyemarsh.com.
For further information please contact:
Laura
Thomas
Friends
of Wye Marsh
Marketing
and Development Coordinator
705-526-7809
x 205
Bob Sargent
Hummer/Bird
Study Group Inc.
205-681-2888
Thursday, May 23, 2013
BEST WESTERN PLUS Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre and BEST WESTERN PLUS Couchiching Inn EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT:
Steven Ollerenshaw, Director of Sales/ Assistant General Manager
BUSINESS
BEST WESTERN PLUS Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre
BEST WESTERN PLUS
Couchiching Inn
TRIPADVISOR PR TEAM
PHONE NUMBER (705)325-9511 x 5308
EMAIL
sales@mariposainn.ca
BEST WESTERN PLUS
Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre and BEST WESTERN PLUS Couchiching Inn
EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
Honored as a Top
Performing Hotel’s as Reviewed by Travelers on the
World’s Largest
Travel Site
To
qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall
rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on
TripAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.
Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12
months.
BEST
WESTERN PLUS Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre and BEST WESTERN PLUS
Couchiching INN are both pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of
Excellence,” said Craig Musil, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Mariposa
Inn & Conference Centre, “We strive to offer our customers a
memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is
translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor.”
“TripAdvisor
is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, from
Sydney to Chicago, Sao Paulo to Rome, which are consistently offering
TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience,” said Alison Copus, Vice
President of Marketing for TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of
Excellence award provides top performing establishments around the world the
recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their
customers.”
-ENDS-
About BEST WESTERN PLUS Mariposa Inn
& Conference Centre BEST WESTERN PLUS Mariposa
About BEST WESTERN PLUS Couchiching
BEST WESTERN PLUS Couchiching Inn is a 82 Bedroom full service hotel on
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site*, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 200 million unique monthly visitors**, and over 100 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, includingChina
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site*, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 200 million unique monthly visitors**, and over 100 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including
TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites
under 20 other travel media brands:
Yours in Hospitality,
Steven Ollerenshaw
Assistant General Manager / Director of Sales
BEST WESTERN PLUS Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre
BEST WESTERN PLUS Couchiching Inn
TEL: 705-325-9511 ext:5308
FAX: 705-325-3682
E-MAIL: Sales@Mariposainn.ca
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A Legendary Tale at the King’s Wharf Theatre
A Legendary
Tale at the King’s Wharf Theatre
Friday, May
17, 2013
PENETANGUISHENE
– In just two
weeks, the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene will launch its 2013
Season of summer theatre on Georgian Bay with the classic rags to riches tale, Oliver!.
A spirited production that’s brimming with warmth and energy, Oliver! enjoys a
three-week run starting June 4th.
The musical follows the adventures of Charles Dickens’ plucky young
orphan as he navigates the mean streets of nineteenth century London. Oliver
becomes entangled in a sordid scenario of mystery and thievery, all the while
struggling to find a place and a family to call his own.
“Oliver! is a true classic in musical theatre,” says Artistic
Director Alex Mustakas. “It’s a compelling and
exhilarating production, and we’re thrilled to share this renowned musical with
audiences in Penetanguishene.”
Theatregoers young and old will be captivated by the musical’s
remarkable blend of humour and heartbreak, which is magically conveyed through
exuberant dance numbers and unforgettable songs such as “Food, Glorious Food,”
“I’d Do Anything” and “Where Is Love?”.
Based on Dickens' second novel, Oliver Twist has been the subject of numerous film and television
adaptations. The stage production has had incredible success since it premiered
in London’s West End in 1960, where it enjoyed an extensive run. A successful
Broadway production in 1964 led to further tours and revivals including a new
London production in 2009. The story is loved by people around the world and
the book has been translated into more than 25 languages .
Oliver! is directed and
choreographed by Tracey Flye.
The cast includes Joshua LeClair as The Artful
Dodger, Steven Gallagher as Fagin, Curtis Sullivan as Bill Sykes
and Stephanie Roth as Nancy.
Drayton Entertainment is proud to introduce Aiden
Tye as Oliver. The
Niagara Falls native was discovered through a province-wide video audition
campaign. No stranger to the stage, this talented 12-year old spent two years at The Shaw Festival in
Niagara-on-the-Lake performing in Ragtime and My Fair Lady.
Oliver! also features AJ
Bridel, whom audiences will recognize as a finalist in Over The Rainbow,
CBC Televisions’ hit reality show that saw young performers from across the
nation compete for a starring role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The
Wizard of Oz.
Justine Clark, Stephen Findlay, Jason Franco, Joanna Guistini, Grant
Landry, Joshua LeClair, Amanda Leigh, Jordan Till, Marcia Tratt, Robin Ward,
Christine Watson, Christopher Wilson and Sef Wood round out a stellar ensemble.
Oliver! is proudly sponsored
by John and Terry Hamilton. Media Sponsors are B101 and The
Jewel 88.5. The Design Sponsor is NEBS. The 2013 Season Media Sponsor
is CTV.
Regular
performance tickets are $40.00 for adults; $20.00 for youth under
20 years of age. Tickets for preview performances scheduled before the official
opening and groups of 20 or more are $32.00. HST is applicable to all
ticket prices.
Oliver! plays eight
shows a week June 4th through June 22nd.
Tickets may by purchased online at www.kingswharftheatre.com
in person at the King’s Wharf Theatre Box Office, or by calling (705)
549-5555 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
For more information please contact:
Valerie O’Brien
Marketing Manager
Drayton Entertainment
valerie@draytonentertainment.com
Phone: (519) 621-5511 ext. 235 Fax: (519) 620-8055
Marketing Manager
Drayton Entertainment
valerie@draytonentertainment.com
Phone: (519) 621-5511 ext. 235 Fax: (519) 620-8055
About
the King’s Wharf Theatre
Nestled within Discovery
Harbour on Georgian Bay, the King's Wharf Theatre is a 385-seat venue that’s
flanked by the historic buildings of a 19th-century British naval and military
base. The theatre is located at the end of a beautiful boardwalk that looks on
to the homeport of replica ships H.M.S. Bee and H.M.S. Tecumseth.
A visit to the King's Wharf
Theatre takes only 45 minutes from Barrie and Orillia, or just over an hour
from Collingwood. While in the area, visitors can explore the local
communities of Penetanguishene and Midland, which offer unique shops and dining
establishments as well as Ontario's first European Community at Sainte-Marie
among the Hurons.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Press Release - Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce Shop Local Program
PRESS RELEASE
May 16, 2013
One of the Southern
Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce’s objectives is a commitment to the community,
encouraging its growth and promoting business opportunities. For the first time ever, the Chamber has
collaborated with the local papers to create a contest that will encourage the
residents of the Southern Georgian Bay
area to return to its original shopping districts of Midland and
Penetanguishene in an effort to promote local spending.
This program
is designed to reward shoppers for every $20 spent at any of the participating
merchants advertised on the pamphlet/ballot and in the local papers. There will be a grand prize awarded of $1,000
spending money, in credit, to be spent at the same participating locations.
Both Midland and Penetanguishene will
have their own lucky shopper.
The contest will
run from May 27 to June 28.
The winners will be drawn on July 2, 2013, and will have six months to
spend their money.
There are a
total of 35 merchants from both Penetanguishene and Midland who have jumped on
board with this initiative and we are encouraging the community to support
their efforts. Pamphlets/Ballots are
available at any of the participating merchants and at the Southern Georgian
Bay Chamber of Commerce. A list of the
participating merchants may be found on the Chamber’s website www.southerngeorgianbay.on.ca or in the local papers.
Supporting
local businesses is essential to maintaining a healthy and prosperous
community.
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For more information contact:
Denise Hayes
General Manager
Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce
705-526-7885 Ext 202
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
9th Annual Juried Art Show People's Choice Award
Graffiti Art's (People’s Choice Award sponsor) Karianne
Copeland presents Judy Goode, the winner of the 9th Annual Juried Art Show People's Choice Award, with a $150 cheque. More than 300 ballots were cast as part of Quest Art's juried art show, which took place from March 8 to May 4.
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Christina Bernardo
Communications and Special Events Support Associate
Quest Art
333 King Street
Midland, ON L4R 3M7
705-526-ARTS(2787)
Quest Art – providing a vital environment for the education, promotion, and appreciation of the visual arts
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