Letter from the Interim Editors

Kit Darling and Cat McKay

Yes, now there are 2! Cat McKay has agreed to join me as co-editor and coordinator. You have most likely met Cat at various events, usually selling Breezes T-shirts with Chris Pearson. Cat has designed and prints the shirts. She just recovers her costs and sends the remainder to the Breezes. We truly appreciate her time and energy. Now you’ll get to experience her voice in print also.  Here are a few words from Cat. “I'm joining Kit to share the coordinator role. She's still the editor, steering the Breezes like she always has, and I'm here to help with the rest. Mostly that means bringing people together and being an easy person to grab if you've got an idea, a question, or something you'd love to see in the paper. So if you spot me around, come say hi. I'll be at the Compass Park N Party, probably trying to talk someone into a new North End Breezes T-shirt or 2.”

And so, if you meet Cat at the Park N Party, please say hello.

We are of course, still attempting to shore up our finances as are many of our readers and neighbours. If you have a beloved family pet that is absolutely the cutest in the world – send in a picture along with $5 (that helps us pay for the printing costs). The 2027 calendar will be available for friends, family and perfect strangers to purchase in October. Many of you have sent in donations this spring for which we are truly grateful. If you have donated $20 or more and have not received an income tax receipt, please let us know (office@northendbreezes.com). They are issued by Compass on our behalf and we don’t know if you have received one.

We continue the search for a part-time coordinator! If that sounds like you, please reach out and apply. We're a fun group who work hard, love this community, and care about building real connections.

In the meantime, Jamesville is still dusty although the children’s art on the fence is a welcome distraction. Eastwood Arena?

On the good news side, the West Harbour Library Branch will open this summer with books, programming and much more. The branch will be in the former Discovery Centre – just a short walk away. No need to cross the tracks for a good read any more.