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Spring is a time of renewal, invigorating our spirits as warmer temperatures and spring showers coax new life to emerge all around us.At Pioneer Energy we are bringing new vitality to the gasoline convenience sector this spring with the unveiling of our Verve convenience stores at three locations two in Mississauga and one in Niagara. These will be the first in a new generation of convenience stores that you will start to see emerging throughout the Pioneer network.What is Verve? The dictionary defines it as

enthusiasm, vitality, vigour. With our customers on the go with little time to spare, our Verve stores are designed to deliver convenience in new and exciting ways. Youll know from the moment you drive up that Verve is different than anything youve seen before. Weve designed the exterior with striking lines, vivid colours as well as the use of river rock. Inside, you will feel a sense of vitality and warmth in ergonomic design. Verve stores are designed with convenience in mind.New partnerships and product selections mean youll find more of what youre looking for, including our Better For You products to complement your busy, on-the-go lifestyle.I dont want to give away too much here, but I invite you to sample our Verve by stopping in at one of these locations 3015 Thomas Street at Winston Churchill, Mississauga; 150 Lakeshore Road at Highway 10, Mississauga; and 681 South Pelham Road, Welland. Please be sure to let us know what you think online at pioneer.ca.In the meantime, enjoy this issue of ROAM where we are featuring lots of affordable family fun, from hiking the Bruce Trail to time travelling through historic Ontario small-town downtowns. And dont miss the Pioneer Great Ontario Bucket List Challenge you may qualify to win an exciting ROAM adventure and great Bonus Bucks prizes by telling us the most exciting thing that you still want to do in Ontario. Happy Roaming!

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TimeTravellers

Join us on a tour of six Ontario small downtowns where history comes to life.

Small-town downtowns remain the heart and soul of Ontario. The province is rich with history preserved in the core of myriad small towns spread out across the province. Each offers up stunning architecture, real-life

history, great food and shops and landmarks that evoke ghosts from the past.

ROAM invites you to become a time traveller on our tour of six of our favourite small-town downtowns.

By Victoria M. Ford

Cobourgs historic Victoria Hall and its stunning clock tower dominate the downtown core. It was built during a boom in the mid-1800s, and opened by Prince o