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Julianna’s Brings Fresh Energy to Downtown Elgin
Julianna’s owners Kristine Cyr (right) and April Gibson-Turnbull (left) stand outside their downtown Elgin café. There’s something new brewing in Elgin, and it smells delicious. Julianna’s, a café nestled in Elgin at 15 Main Street, has officially opened its doors, offering a welcoming spot for residents and visitors to enjoy coffee, breakfast and lunch in the heart of the village. The café is owned and operated by April Gibson-Turnbull and Kristine Cyr, who are already well
Sarah Gillingwater
Nov 12, 20252 min read


A Bevy of Community-Minded Swans in Elgin
The Rideau Lakes Swans pose behind the mountain of muffins they baked for breakfast programs in local schools. Front row: Wenda Lyons, Angela Bearance (President), Jane Simpson (Secretary), Marion Cooper, Shirley McCumber, Back row: Donna Owen, Barb Bentley (District 4 President) Pat Summers (Treasurer), Elizabeth Wright, Missing: Evelyn Ramdhanie (Vice President), Lenora McDougall, Becky White-Thompson There is a special type of swan which resides year-round in Rideau Lakes
Colette Kenny
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Mallorytown Village Fair
Betsy Walters of Portland demonstrating the old-fashioned art of spinning The 14th annual Mallorytown Village Fair took place Saturday,...
Sarah Gillingwater
Aug 27, 20251 min read
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