Letter from the Editor Supporting our country doesn’t mean we need to turn against our neighbours. While recent poli- cies and rhetoric from U.S. leadership have caused frustration here in Canada—especially when they affect our economy and international relations—it’s impor- tant to remember that one leader
experiences. That’s why I was thrilled to hear about the Port Stanley Songwriters Festival. What a perfect time and place for a celebration of music and the arts. While many of the musicians will be visiting from Nashville — Music City itself — the festival also includes a healthy helping of homegrown Canadian talent. Music isn’t about us vs. them. It’s about common ground, shared stories, and mutual appreciation. Let’s welcome the visiting artists with warmth and show them how Canada celebrates creativity — with open arms, vigorous applause, and maybe even a butter tart or two! Speaking of art, have you got your tickets yet for the Port Stanley Festival Theatre (PSFT)? I’ve been a season ticket holder for four years now, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best nights out you can have. This year kicks off with Dump Guys by Simon Joynes, and as always, the season promises a perfect mix of laughs, heart, and local talent. Shows are starting at 7:30 pm this year, which gives you time to enjoy a nightcap or an ice cream cone afterward. Win-win! That’s it from me this month. I hope you enjoy this issue, and I look forward to chatting again in June. And to all the mums out there, Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you’re thoroughly spoiled (You’ve earned it.).
doesn’t represent an entire country. Many Americans share our concerns, and even those who supported those policies often acknowledge they don’t agree with everything being said or done. Ask your average American what they think of Canada, and the odds are that they won’t parrot their president’s thoughts. You’re far more likely to hear things like, ‘Friendly’, ‘Neighbours’, or ‘Allies’, sprinkled with a few clichés about igloos and maple syrup. So yes, support local and buy Canadian whenever you can, but let’s not take it out on Americans. Many will be travelling to Canada this summer— to Ontario, and yes, right here to Port Stanley. I say, let’s kill them with the politeness we’re world-famous for. And if one of them lets slip something misguided like, ‘So this is what the 51st state looks like’, just smile and say, ‘We’re perfectly happy being Canadian—and we love visiting you too’. “Art is the bridge across the gap between peoples and cultures,” said sculptor, Charles Ray. Art, in all its forms, possesses the remarkable ability to transcend language and borders, connecting us through shared emotions and
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