Homecoming: A Uniquely Midwestern Ontario Tradition

While our homecomings seem to be exclusively volunteer-run, they are similarly all about “coming home” to the place you grew up and reconnecting with old friends and family.

Jul 26, 2024

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There are not many things you can’t Google to learn more about these days. As it turns out, small-town homecomings are one of the rare events the Internet seems to know little about.

I can’t help but feel these events deserve some attention—at least a column dedicated to what a “homecoming” is and what it…

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A guest post by

Jen Shaw (nee Christie)

I grew up on a grain and dairy farm just west of the Bruce Grey Line. I'm a dog mom, proud aunt, feminist, small business owner and Deputy Mayor. I aspire to grow dahlias for the fall fair and make cheese. All opinions are my own. She/her.