He embarked on his last concert tour in 1989, made his final appearance at the Grand Ole Opry in 1996, and passed away in Tennessee in 1999. But country music legend Hank Snow is still attracting large audiences on the South Shore. “I’ve been a big fan for at least 60 years or more,” said … Continue reading Fans come out in force to pay tribute to the ‘two Hanks’ →

If the walls could talk, they’d have some fascinating stories to tell. “For it to still be standing a quarter of a millennium later is really something,” said Craig Chandler, owner of 547 Main St. in Liverpool. The house, built in the early 1760’s as part of the original town plot, was approved for municipal … Continue reading Liverpool’s West House receives new historical designation →

Region of Queens Municipality (RQM) is in good financial shape after ending fiscal year 2017-18 with a modest surplus and slight reduction in debt. That was the message from accounting firm Belliveau Veinotte Inc. as it presented the municipality’s audited financial statements to council Aug. 14. Auditors had some “minor suggestions” for staff but found … Continue reading RQM budget largely good news →

Philip Slayton was in the right place for the release of his new book, The Future of Tennis: A Photographic Celebration of the Men’s Tour. The seasonal resident of Port Medway was in Toronto for the men’s draw of the Rogers Cup, a prestigious international tennis tournament with a top prize of more than $1 … Continue reading Seasonal resident of Port Medway looks to the future of tennis in new book →

After five months without a dedicated vehicle, Queens Manor is celebrating the arrival of a new shuttle bus that will get residents to medical appointments, recreation opportunities and social events. The Liverpool long-term care facility’s previous shuttle reached the end of its lifespan over the winter and was taken out of service. Funds for a … Continue reading Unexpected donation nets Queens Manor $85,000 shuttle bus →