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We’re so excited to be part of the Bradford Greenhouse Garden Gallery Barrie Fall Home and Lifestyle Show this coming weekend!
The show will feature guest speakers(including our Tom!🙋‍♂️), live demos, home renovations, home décor, interior design, home accents, outdoor activities, and so much more. 🎙️ℹ️🏠🛠️🪴🛋️

🎟️Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door the day of the show. Admission is $5 with 100% of NET proceeds going to Roots For Youth. Children under 12 get in for FREE.
Saturday October 18th, 10AM - 5PM
Sunday October 19th, 10AM - 4PM
Parking is FREE
We can’t wait to see you there!
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In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe;
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

—John McCrae, Canadian poet, doctor and medical officer during WW1

It was at what would become known as the “2nd Battle of Ypres”, in the spring of 1915, that the words of Captain John McCrae, would forevermore immortalize the symbol of sacrifice the world over. Captain McCrae was serving as a surgeon with the 1st Field Artillery Brigade during the battles of the Ypres salient. It was the death of a friend and former student, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer of Ottawa, that inspired McCrae to write his now famous poem. However, that poem was nearly lost forever as McCrae, who was not happy with what he had written, discarded it. A fellow officer retrieved the paper and sent it to England to be published. The Spectator of London rejected the poem but it was published by Punch magazine in its December 8th edition of 1915. Lieutenant Colonel McCrae died on January 28th, 1918 of pneumonia and meningitis. He is buried in Wimereux Cemetery in France.
-Canada.ca

More than a hundred years after its creation, John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields” lives on as a cornerstone of Remembrance Day 🥀🇨🇦

What Are Forever Chemicals?

Definition: PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).are a group of synthetic chemicals known for their water- and grease-resistant properties.
Uses: Common in non-stick cookware, water-repellent clothing, and food packaging.
Impact: Resistant to breaking down, accumulating in the environment and human body over time.

Why It Matters
Health Risks: PFAS are linked to various health issues including:
Hormonal disruptions
Immune system effects
Increased risk of certain cancers
Environmental Impact: They are persistent in the environment and do not break down easily, hence the term “forever chemicals.” They contaminate ecosystems, harming wildlife and disrupting food chains.

What You Can Do
Stay Informed: Know where your water comes from and check for local contamination reports.
Reduce Plastic Use: Opt for reusable bags, bottles, and containers.
Support Legislation: Advocate for policies that regulate PFAS in water.
Filter Your Water: Consider using filters that reduce PFAS levels such as Reverse Osmosis and Activated Carbon.

Join the Movement! Together, we can demand cleaner, safer drinking water for everyone.
Stay educated. Stay safe. Protect our future!