The Villager

The Villager The Villager is an independently owned community magazine, focused on supporting those around us.

The Villager is an independently owned and operated magazine focused on building strong community ties. We love local, passionate people and want to help show them off to our supportive and loving community! We want people to feel excitement when sharing their passions and want to help connect them with others who feel the same. Our motto is 'It takes a Village' which is true for many aspects of l

ife, whether it be personal or business. We recognize that our Village includes you and without you, we couldn't do what we do and help those around us. Let's bring more positivity into this world and come together to achieve great things!

New Episode Alert!Our latest episode is out now featuring Mike Bailey!
10/09/2025

New Episode Alert!

Our latest episode is out now featuring Mike Bailey!

Our October issue is out now! We have been very busy behind the scenes adjusting our content for both the podcast and th...
10/01/2025

Our October issue is out now!

We have been very busy behind the scenes adjusting our content for both the podcast and the magazine. If you'd like a chance to get inside our heads, check out part 1 of a 3 part manifesto written by Jiun that will be sure to leave you pondering.

Taking time to reflect on this important day.
09/30/2025

Taking time to reflect on this important day.

Our latest episode came out today! In this episode, our guest Mark Vessey talks to us about choosing presence, purpose, ...
09/25/2025

Our latest episode came out today! In this episode, our guest Mark Vessey talks to us about choosing presence, purpose, and happiness when life doesn’t go to plan.

This was a really moving episode for us, full of unexpected and profound learning moments. Retiring early, burn out, happiness, and acceptance.

Listen now and learn about Mark's incredible view of life.

Listen or watch this episode on your favourite platform! https://youtu.be/RHTIkoRQ3Rg Other available platforms Spotify Apple iHeartRadio Amazon In this episode of the Behind the Village Podcast, we

09/18/2025

Did you know that we have been doing this podcast for a year now?

We have learned a lot about how it works in that period of time and we are very grateful to everyone that follows us on Spotify, Apple podcasts, YouTube, etc.

We celebrated this one year accomplishment by thinking about where we want to go from here. What does the future of the podcast look like. We realized that there were several things we could improve, and by the time we made those changes, it took us in this new and exciting direction you see now.

Part of the change is about diving into one topic with us and the guests to learn more about it, get different perspectives, and understand how to live life in a better way.

In order to keep up with the new way we want to do things, we are moving our podcast releases to bi-weekly.

We are very excited for the upcoming episodes with some amazing guests so stay tuned and follow us on your favourite podcast platform!

09/16/2025

Our podcast is changing directions!

As you've probably noticed, everything is a little bit different. We have been working hard behind the scenes to move everything in a new direction that aligns with us and with the essence of what we wanted the podcast to be, a place to get to know the people behind the community.

Our first episode came out Thursday last week so if you missed it go check it out wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website to learn more about this new direction!

As you can probably tell by now, we are not releasing an episode of our podcast this week. We are working on our next po...
09/04/2025

As you can probably tell by now, we are not releasing an episode of our podcast this week. We are working on our next podcast topic and have some pretty exciting guests lined up for you! We will see you next week!

Check out the latest Behind the Village podcast with Marc Bennett from StagePro Canada — a practical, portable stage pro...
08/28/2025

Check out the latest Behind the Village podcast with Marc Bennett from StagePro Canada — a practical, portable stage prompter built for musicians, speakers, teachers and more. Marc shares 30 years of performance experience, the design and engineering behind a locally made product from Coldwater, Ontario, and the ups and downs of bringing an idea to market.

Watch or listen now to hear stories about perseverance, thoughtful design, and tools that actually help people perform better.

https://villagermagazine.ca/community/podcast/stagepro-canada-turned-idea-into-a-product-marc-bennett/

Listen or watch this episode on your favourite platform! https://youtu.be/SkWlkeSNxJo Other available platforms Spotify Apple iHeartRadio Amazon Join us as we explore Marc Bennett’s inspiring e

Market update for Simcoe County! Things have slowed, but real estate is still happening. More choices for buyers, a stea...
08/26/2025

Market update for Simcoe County!

Things have slowed, but real estate is still happening. More choices for buyers, a steadier pace for sellers, and pockets of strong demand for cottages and rural homes.

Want to know what this means for you right now? Read the full update from our resident real estate agent, Gillian Stockdale!

https://villagermagazine.ca/community/simcoe-county-real-estate-summer-market-snapshot/

As a REALTOR® with 23 years of experience in Simcoe County, I’ve seen the market go through all kinds of changes—ups, downs, and everything in between. But I can say with confidence that this curr

Catch the latest episode of our podcast with Michael Bell, the creative force behind The Bowie Lives. We talk about Bowi...
08/21/2025

Catch the latest episode of our podcast with Michael Bell, the creative force behind The Bowie Lives. We talk about Bowie’s influence, building a tribute show that’s personal (not imitation), and turning a lifelong fandom into a live theatrical experience complete with iconic costumes and a Bowie Bazaar of rare finds.

Michael opens up about pausing his career for family and coming back stronger, and why BowieFest has become a must-see celebration.

Listen now and learn how one fan turned admiration into a show that keeps Bowie’s spirit alive.

https://villagermagazine.ca/community/podcast/behind-the-scenes-of-the-bowie-lives-show-michael-bell/

Listen or watch this episode on your favourite platform! https://youtu.be/l-dDb8Myzgo Other available platforms Spotify Apple iHeartRadio Amazon Step into the world of David Bowie as we explore the

Want a small, peaceful outdoor spot you actually use? A comfy chair, soft lighting, native plants — little changes make ...
08/19/2025

Want a small, peaceful outdoor spot you actually use? A comfy chair, soft lighting, native plants — little changes make a big difference. Click the link below to read how to turn any yard into a calm, usable retreat.

villagermagazine.ca/outdoors/your-personal-escape-crafting-a-tranquil-outdoor-haven/

There’s something deeply restorative about stepping outside and feeling the fresh air on your skin. A quiet moment with the morning sun, the soft rustle of leaves, or the gentle hum of pollinators c

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