In Issue 650, we find ourselves but three sleeps away from what is for many the most anticipated day of the year - Dec. 25! May the day, as well as the coming New Year, be filled with hope, joy, love and peace...

In Issue 649, there is a thread of kindness and generosity emerging in our stories this week. The Bayfield Fire Department and the Bayfield Optimist Club making an extra effort to support the Bayfield Area Food Bank and the Bayfield Lions’ Club members working together to brighten the holidays for the eldest in our community are but three examples. The spirit of the season is alive and well, may we all carry it into 2022 and beyond...

In Issue 648, we reflect on the fact that there are only 18 days remaining until Christmas Day - still plenty of time to seek out the perfect gift, be it at the Outdoor Market on Bayfield’s Main Street, or at the Hopped up Holiday Market at River Road Brewery. If charitable giving is more your style consideration may be given to the Bayfield Food Bank or Bayfield Forgotten Felines in honor of someone special. Even our photo story offers up some shopping ideas as the Photography Club of Bayfield membership has an exhibit and sale happening now at the Goderich Co-op Gallery and we’ve got a sneak peek at some of their offerings...