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Former journalist, now VP, Communications and Marketing at Parachute, Canada's national charity dedicated to injury prevention. Stratford resident. I ❤️ theatre, galleries, gardens, hiking trails, kitchens, libraries, walkable cities. Blog: kelleyteahen.ca
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This was a great restaurant and looking forward to its re-opening. They made a delicious whole wheat pizza crust that I hope returns to the menu.

Loreena is remounting her celebrated seasonal performance of Under A Winter’s Moon this December at Toronto’s Koerner Hall, in her home base of Stratford and in neighbouring London, Ontario. On sale now, ticket link 🔗 in bio: @loreenamckennitt.bsky.social

Books & Brews July will have THE MOST publishers and vendors EVER! Don’t miss it! Get locally brewed beverages from a great brewery and browse books from so many Canadian small presses and indie vendors. See you in Stratford!

Stratford Summer Music's fall fundraiser is "Mariachis and Margaritas" on Sept 11 (6-10 PM) at Ritsma's Barn. Live music & Latin food trucks! Learn more in the article #Stratford #Fundraiser #FoodTrucks www.stratfordtoday.c...

Lots of Father’s Day posts on the the other socials so to add one when in @bsky.app land. kelleyteahen.ca/2017/02/22/c...

The best $10 I have spent this week. #Peonies #BuyLocal #Stratford #FarmersMarket #BuyCanadian

Stratford Library launches after-hours happy hour events www.stratfordtoday.ca/local-news/s...

A #BuyCanadian win, doggy division. A dog trainer suggested we get a 30' lead for recall training with #Bichon Ruby: no local stores have them and no way in Hades I'm ordering off Amazon. After research, found Alberta-based Dogwalkies.ca. Leash arrived today, tied in wee ribbons, with 2 thank yous.

Our #BichonFrise Ruby does this kind of thrash-y roll-y thing at least a couple times a day. The first time it happened, my partner (who has never had a dog before) was alarmed and thought she was having a seizure. Nope. Just a happy groove. #DogSky #DogsOfBlueSky #HeavenIsAPlaceOnEarth

Presenting again, this time to #Stratford (Ontario) @kiwanisint.bsky.social on @parachute.ca fall prevention campaigns. #MoveImproveRemove #CANInjuryPrevention #HowToCauseAFall

Myth: If a child looks fine after a fall, there’s nothing to worry about. Fact: Symptoms of a concussion can show up hours or days later. Stay alert. parachute.ca/safekidsweek #SKW2025 #KidsAndConcussions

As kids grow, the main causes of concussion change: Under 5: Falls. Ages 5-9: Falls & sports. Ages 10-14: Sports & recreation. Learn more: parachute.ca/safekidsweek #SKW2025 #KidsAndConcussions

Did you know? 71% of concussions in children under 5 are caused by falls – often from beds, stairs, or sofas. Learn more about preventing falls and concussions at home: parachute.ca/safekidsweek #SKW2025 #KidsAndConcussions

Managed to catch five shows during Stratford Festival Opening Week and think for the first time ever, my fave is neither a Shakespeare nor a musical! The new Anne of Green Gables, adapted & directed by Kat Sandler, is simply wonderful. Worth a trip to Stratford with the family (age 10+).

It’s one of Shakespeare’s so-called ‘problem plays,’ but in the hands of the Stratford Festival, it’s a must-see production. My first four-star review out of this year's Stratford opening week, now up @thestar.com. Don't miss this one!

#Birthday holiday: garden centres for annual plants; volunteering at Garden Stratford sale; planting my findings in the garden (while #BichonRuby finds shady spots to curl up & supervise); attending Stratford Pride 🌈 ; and a dress-shopping trip. The one pictured is the runner up, not purchased.

For 5 years, I was media lead @stratfest.bsky.social and officially loved every show. I still go regularly: my biggest happy surprise in years is Anne of Green Gables. @aislingmurph.bsky.social ably explains why. Like her, I wasn’t expecting “scrumptious”. www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre...

"Long one of my favourites of Shakespeare’s plays, As You Like It is a banger if done well, as it is here." @aislingmurph.bsky.social gives @stratfest.bsky.social As You Like It a Critic's Pick in @theglobeandmail.com #theatre #stratford #arts

I reeked like The Beer Store empties return section by the end of this shoot 😂 Rolling out the red carpet for Stratford Festival’s 2025 season opener www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...

Pizza Bistro returning to downtown Stratford https://www.diningandcooking.com/2097427/pizza-bistro-returning-to-downtown-stratford/ Breadcrumb Trail Links NewsLocal News Pizza Bistro is returning to downtown Stratford after a four-year break in Greece. Published May 29, 2025  •  Last updated …

Have you considered vacationing in your own city? A staycation might be just for you! Stratford has so much to offer. Discover new restaurants, sip our locally brewed beer "Soundproof' at Jobsite, or enjoy an evening of culture at the museum. Plan your weekend: stratfordsummermusic.ca/whats-on

Continuing with the #ShopCanadian #BuyCanadian #ElbowsUp commitment: New 🇨🇦 produce includes potatoes, fiddleheads, asparagus, greenhouse cucumber & cherry tomatoes. Maritime mussels, local dairy & meats. Used my $4 @chapmans.ca coupon. Olive oil, 🇹🇳; shrimp, 🇦🇷; a few veg, 🇲🇽; blueberries 🇵🇪; cheese 🇫🇷.

In honour of tonight's opening of #Macbeth at @stratfest.bsky.social : from the Musée national des beaux art du Québec , the iconic "motel chair" from their design collection that we toured last week. Look familiar?

Seen on the railing of a little railway bridge in town where I stopped for a break on a short walk today... #stratford #photography #ontario #canada #alttext

This summer, there's plenty of great theatre to see outside Toronto & the Stratford and Shaw Festivals. For @thestar.com, I spotlit 10 shows from 8 companies, incl world premieres, rarely performed classics, and shows w starry casts. Plan that theatre day trip! www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

The Stratford Festival officially raises the curtain on its 73rd season Monday, launching a highly anticipated Opening Week packed with theatrical favourites, musicals, and Shakespearean classics. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/n...

Last duty at #CARSP2025: moderating a session with 4 presenters on Understanding Cannabis-Impaired Driving: 2 from @laurentianu.bsky.social , 1 from @uvic.ca & 1 from CAA. At @parachute.ca, we developed & promoted #KnowWhatImpairedMeans, a cannabis-impairment awareness campaign, 2019 to 2022.

The energizer bunnies of @parachute.ca : our road safety team at #CARSP2025 at the end of a 14-hour conference day on Thursday, May 22 in @villequebec.bsky.social .

I presented along with my @parachute.ca colleague Anne Stewart, Co-ordinator, Knowledge Translation & Programs, to talk about our evolution from National Teen Driver Safety Week to Canadian Youth Road Safety at #CARSP2025. A strategic shift to meet youth where they are. #ParachuteVZ #OurFutureRoads

A free evening from my work conference means a date night dinner out, specializing in local cuisine (& French wine) @villequebec.bsky.social #SaintAmour

Our third #wallkshop stop at #CARSP2025 is along he St. Lawrence River. Quebec Coty engineer Jérome Nadeau discusses challenges and improvements to cycling lane system in the city. This path was rerouted as it conflicted with harbour ships and has lanes in both directions. #cycling #VisionZero

Next stop on the #walkshop for #CARSP2025 with landscape architect Sophie Tremblay-Gratton, who talks about how a redesign has transformed this hub in front of City Hall from a car-dominated hub to an area inviting and safer for pedestrians #VisionZero

First stop of the #CARSP2025 walk shop organized by @parachute.ca Pierre-Luc Lachance, executive committee member of City of Quebec, talks about the conversion of several streets within old Quebec to pedestrian only and how local businesses have adapted. #VisionZero

A glimpse at the day job: representing @parachute.ca as VP, Marketing and Communications and taking the opportunity to promote our new Introduction to Injury Prevention course to delegates at #CARSP2025 conference 🎤 parachute.ca/introtoip #ParachuteVZ #VisionZero

Lars Ekman of the Swedish Transportation Authority concludes his keynote at #CARSP2025 with the message that #VisionZero goal of zero deaths on our road is a “thrilling challenge”, possible, but that “substantial actions” are needed. Reducing crashes should not be the goal but reducing human harm.

Lars Ekman, from the Swedish Transport Administration delivers the keynote address. "The new buzzword is AI: that will solve everything tomorrow or the day after tomorrow." But when an AI tool designed a safe school crossing and it came up with the image below: what's wrong w this pic? #CARSP2025

At #CARSP2025, bringing greetings from @parachute.ca to 230 delegates gathered to discuss #RoadSafety #VisionZero with the theme "Innovative internvetions and technologies for safer roads: A global perspective."

I'll be reporting on #CARSP2025 #RoadSafety and #VisionZero for the next few days from #VilledeQuebec. But first: while away, Ruby the #Bichon is staying with an at-home dog boarder. At left: a solo portrait. At right: apparently she is now fronting a punk band releasing their first album. #Dogsky

Alerting news junkies and military aficionados: this Mistral-class amphibious assault carrier from France is docked in the harbour, Ville de Québec, along with a 2nd French ship, a frigate. @radiocanadainfo.bsky.social crew there but no news reports yet anywhere. Does anyone have any details?