Changes on the Lakeshore, Doctors, yarn and trifle!

There have been a few visible changes to our storefronts as of year-end. Growing pains as the Village evolves. Sadly, the high-cost of Port Credit real estate has driven up some rents and combined with the "soft" retail industry, some retailers decided to leave. There is always a bit of turnover in our community and no one seems to notice but this time people are wondering why.

Ben Darouee of Windemere Gallery has left his location but is diligently looking for an new spot. He is determined to find a home for his artisan gallery and gift shop in the Village but plans to make sure he finds "just the perfect place" to relocate. Lynda Barr of Antique Chic is likewise looking for a new location but wants to purchase a building. We will welcome them back - the sooner the better!

On a good note, a new MD is moving into Credit Landing Shopping Centre and will be taking new patients - Dr. Rasha Wahba can be contacted at the Credit Landing Clinic, 905.271.6455.

While running errands today, the window of our LYS (local yarn shop) beckonned to me. Dropping in to Linda's Craftique is like popping in to visit your friend. Whether owner Linda Benne or her wonderful staffer, Margaret is on duty, you always feel right at home. I picked up some sock yarn and needles and will be joining up with Linda's Stitich'n'Bitch group this Tuesday at Great Canadian Pizza. They get together at 6pm to knit and share ideas.

I also ran into Lavilla Bakery to pick up a plain chocolate layer cake to use in my trifle for The Brogue Inn's Trifle Contest. I will be making my famous "Death by Chocolate", it will be the "alternative" trifle entry I'm sure. The contest starts at 7pm and judges include writer, Gay Peppin and foodie, Wayne Anderson, owner of Westaire Heating and Air Conditioning. Should be fun.