Sharing the Voices of our Community
We all know about Mrs. Claus. That faithful partner of Santa. The one, somewhat pushed to the side in stories and songs, who for many, has very little role than the handy side kick of the famous toy giver. I knew Mrs. Claus, and, as a child she was more […]
By: Emma Johnston This past summer I had the brilliant idea that I should coach soccer. I’ve coached t-ball and taught swimming, but soccer was a new adventure. When I heard they were looking for coaches, something pricked my conscience and without a second thought, I signed my name on […]
By: Emma Johnston As I was growing up I had three younger brothers who played hockey, this means I have spent many, many hours of my life at arenas. By the time I was 16 I was a pro at dressing little children in hockey gear and tying skates and […]
Editorial from Nov 9 2017I remember the surge of energy that washed over me as I entered through the doors of BDHS on my first day of grade nine. The school was virtually pulsing with energy and hormones and I was awed by the enormity of the building and the […]
Editorial from Nov. 2 2017 by: Emma Johnston One early April morning in the year – 1999, I knocked on the front door of 115 King Street, in downtown Burford. The door overlooks the main street of my little village and for almost 15 years I had walked past that […]
By: Emma Johnston Probably 5 out of 7 nights a week the Johnston house has a full out dance party. The five of us clear the living room, crank TIDAL over the speakers and dance our troubles away. This may not come as a surprise to our neighbours, who can […]
By: Emma Johnston Normally I like mornings. I like getting up early and getting myself ready, waking my children up with kisses and annoying wake up songs and big bowls of oatmeal. I like their early morning cuddles and the way they drag all their bedding to the living room […]
