Scott and Jennifer begin their 5th year of Uxbridge Beat by interviewing Preston Art Gallery owner Sabrina Leeder 

Sabrina talks about what it is like to share her love of art in all its forms and how she went from student to a gallery owner in Uxbridge, Ontario.
 

This conversation dives into community, creativity, and the role local art spaces play in helping a town feel alive. 

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Uxbridge Shoes is stepping into their 3rd generation of ownership and Uxbridge Shoes has big plans ahead. 

Still providing Uxbridge with the same old personalized footwear attention, John and Hunter are looking forward to their brand new building and the next chapters of Uxbridge Shoes.

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Local optometrist, Dr Vi Tu Banh came to Canada as a child with his family as refugees from Vietnam.  Known as 'The Boat People' thousands fled facing starvation, threats of violence and wilderness survival.  Several generous Uxbridge residents came together to sponsor the Banh family, welcoming them to our snowy small town with charity and goodwill.  Dr Banh now wants to share his story and the empowerment of how we can all learn to "pay it forward."

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Natalie Knox and  the Uxbridge Horsemen's Association are mucking through the rebuilding process to breathe new life into Uxbridge's equine community. As the UHA President, Natalie shares her experience and passion in bringing this next chapter of the organization out of the stalls and into the show ring.

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The Trail Capital Pharmacy's slogan is "Advice for Life!"  Owner and pharmacist, Hank Parsaniya has great life advice for all of his clients and patients.  Providing personalized care with knowledge and empathy are the cornerstones to why Hank and his team have built such a successful business in only a few short years.

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Nestled in the rolling countryside of Claremont, Ontario, Dave Chester and Sheila-Marie Richardson own and manage Chalet Studio--a residential studio where artists can stay and work, escaping into nature and inspiring their creativity.  Dave and She are the heart and soul of Chalet bringing artists from all over the country and the world to stay and make music in their gorgeous facility.

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St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Leaskdale has arguably the most popular and well attended church in the Uxbridge area.  Pastor Andrew Allison leads the team with his ministry working to teach the love and grace of Jesus Christ and has transformed the church from a congregation of 40 to 400. 

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Precious Minds supports children, youth, and adults with developmental challenges in North Durham.
The Skills for Life, Adult Day Program provides meaningful, daytime opportunities for adult participants and Lisa Cook, an HR professional, is assisting Precious Minds by helping these same participants find positions in the workforce.
We talk to Lisa about the positive possibilities that could stem from employing a person with special needs and she calms some of the big concerns that an employer might have about hiring a staff member who could change their business and maybe their life for the better.

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James Mann is the owner of Uxbridge Arms, a new firearms and archery store which is here to serve the hunting and target shooting community.  James is keen to share his perspective on hunting as a sustainable lifestyle and educate both those familiar and new to hunting and firearms.

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The Animals, Midway, The Demo Derby...oh my!

AND there's even MORE to enjoy at this year's Uxbridge Fall Fair!  Board Chair, Rob Ashton spends time discussing both the history of the fair and the excitement of new attractions for 2024!

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