Firstly, we welcome tourists in our wee town. Many Americans have cottages here, or visit. There is a loud, obnoxious, American tourist in Scotland. Our Scottish friends are giving him a suitable welcome. Well done, folks. The BBC has some photos, but they seem to focus more on the protestors supporting the felon. I checked the NYTimes, and their headline is clear, 'Trump Greeted by Protestors (🎁 article).'
We played tourist in town. We had a mission: visit the Perth General Store. They are getting great press, and much support. There are 50 products, and all Canadian.
Ironically enough, I found a Muskoka brand in the store. Muskoka Gourmet is located in Huntsville. Near our old house in Bala.
We have been pleased with the small producers placing products in small stores. Also, an impact of this tariff crap, the provinces and territories are doing more cross-Canada deals. In the past, there has been some protection of inter-provincial trade. Primarily because provinces had their own rules for packaging, and exchanging of goods. That is disappearing with agreements promoting east-west marketing, excluding US goods.
We took our loot home, and put stuff in the fridge. It was 35 ℃! The clouds were terrific.
Vacant land on Gore St. New building
This building is still for sale as of April ($1.475 million) and has 4 rental apartments (@ $2300/month)!
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I like your sign too. Pretty garden and the horses are a favorite too. Take care, have a great day!
Even before the current political situation I always tried to buy Canadian, but a movement has now gripped the country, and I don’t think it’s going to end any time soon.
We live exciting lives, eh?
I'm really interested in what you said about the inter-provincial trade barriers disappearing. It's wild to think about how different rules for packaging or goods exchange could make it harder for products to move across Canada. It makes so much sense that these agreements are pushing for more east-west marketing, especially with the tariff stuff going on. It feels like a big step for Canadian businesses, and it's cool that small producers are benefiting from it.
...whenever I've visited Canada, I've been welcomed by the nicest folks.
That would be a fun store to visit.
Hari OM
Buying local always feels good - and is generally superior in taste, too! Sadly, the truth is that many folk can't afford the local produce, though... at least over here. Hence the big supermarkets still undercut and subsidise pricing. That said, tariffs and other world matters are affecting even the weekly shop at those places. We are definitely seeing the social divide growing at pace. YAM xx
How can people afford $2300 a month for small units? That would be half in a rural place in the U.S. Linda in Kansas
I don't think I've seen your rounded planting area before, how nice is that!
Looks like a great day out and about. Fred was most likely taking care of the place back home.
You should go to town more often. Important topics are brought up. Good to see small local stores doing business.
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