Lifestyle

BY BILL BRADLEY Owning rural or wilderness property can be a challenge. Being organized in an association or property owners group helps a lot, said Alice Shaw, vice president of the Kukagami Campers Association.

Some of the northeast region's top hunters and jumpers were vying for points at Foothills Farm in Chelmsford during the Rick Smith Memorial Trillium Show this weekend.

Ontario's provincial parks are offering a range of special events and activities as part of Canada's Parks Day.

BY JUDI KOSKI The Sudbury Wings Motorcycle Club, together with a police escort and members of other Sudbury motorcycle clubs, participated in the 16th annual Ride Night to Camp Quality in Monetville on July 16.

Starting July 17, the Art Gallery of Sudbury is host to Cities: John Hartman tour, organized and circulated by the Tom Thomson Art Gallery of Owen Sound. A public reception will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. and artist remarks at 6:45 p.m.

BY MARIE LITALIEN While many Sudburians strapped on their lifejackets for a short race in the recent Dragon Boat Festival, one couple embarked on a 600 kilometre canoe adventure.

BY LAUREL MYERS Amongst the slew of homes, the mass of small blocks and the hilly roads crowded into the downtown core, an old wooden door leads into a hidden oasis - a secret garden.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 - 50 minutes Serves 8 4 cups fresh Ontario Blueberries 1/3 cup orange juice 1/4 cup liquid honey 1/2 tsp cinnamon Place berries in ungreased 8-inch metal cake pan (or use double thickness disposable foil

By Carmen St-Denis The concept of tipping is centuries old. Some research refers to the word "tip" as an old English term meaning "to ensure proper service.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN A husband and wife team from Dundas, Ontario have transformed the tiny former town jail in Killarney, a Georgian Bay hamlet located about an hour south of Greater Sudbury, into an oasis of art.