Featured in this edition of Through Lavender Lenses are three organizations that have stepped up to surround our children and youth with care and support.

Is generosity a small-town trait that defines residents of the Bay of Quinte area? Pausing for just a moment, you will probably agree that there’s evidence for a resounding “yes”.

The advent of online reviews seemed to spell the end for deeper client advocacy. “I know a guy…” has been bumped aside in favour of Google reviews. But is there room for both? In a sea of anonymous and suspiciously generalized praise, local businesses are innovating new ways to incorporate local voices into their feedback.

Julianne (Julie) Allen is a passionate advocate, educator, and former board member of CVNQuinte—an organization dedicated to ensuring that people receiving support have the power of choice. But Julie is not just an advocate in name; she is also a person who receives services from CVNQuinte, bringing a lived experience that informs her work and fuels her mission.

Early in the process, Jeff and Nate invited me to witness the unfolding of their re-branding narrative. It was a fairly open-ended assignment, but the challenge of creating a reality-tv style journal was too good to pass up.

No prizes? No kidding. The point of this incredible grassroots art event is to celebrate over 2000 youth in the Quinte West community.

Lifted on the power of music, this 4-minute film makes the case for the enduring legacy of the Peterborough Singers.

The often overlooked FUN side of storytelling is just as compelling

This thought-provoking list of non-social media uses for Brand-building media will get you wondering if you have yet to max out your best parking spaces.