My family just recently returned from a week-long trip to Orlando, where we took in the sights and sounds of all there is to enjoy in Florida – Disney, Universal Studios, Daytona Beach, Legoland… and extremely large portion sizes of food.
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Evolution of countywide societies over the last 150 years
Associations related to trade, religion, and politics have existed since ancient times. There have been many in Perth County, some of which disbanded many years ago, and some of which have endured. They were formed by groups for various reasons, such as supporting and protecting trade, the bettermen
Time to prepare for an emergency is before it happens
Most of us ignore emergency preparedness, until there is an emergency.
‘Twenty and sunny’
Everyone needs a sense of balance in their lives. Occasional mental breaks to get away from the stressors that can arise from work and family are crucial in our fast-paced world.
What are the Formosa Lions up to?
Formosa Lions travelled to their May 10 meeting under sunny skies and warm temperatures. Has summer arrived or is this just a sneak preview? Lion president Jim Batte welcomed members who enjoyed a delicious meal of breaded stuffed chicken breast with all the trimmings and homemade pie.
All representation must be at the table
Friends, I spent Mother’s Day this year fishing in the Maitland. Well, I use the term…
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
“The Walkerton Horticultural Society has another year planned with interesting quest speakers and events. William Dickie from Lucknow will be speaking at the March 2001 meeting about making twig furniture which is becoming very popular.
(Un)Serious People
A couple months ago I got sucked into HBO’s show Succession, a show currently nearing the end of its fourth and final season. The show, allegedly based on Rupert Murdoch (owner of a media empire), features the influential Fox News and the complex relationships he has with his children. Intergenerati
Province addresses veterinary shortage, updates Veterinarians’ Act
Together with Ontario livestock organizations, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has identified the critical shortage of veterinarians, especially those active in large animal medicine, as one of the biggest problems facing farmers in this province.
When crime becomes big business
The numbers in the news stories are disturbing – 78 stolen vehicles seized by police in the Great Toronto Area. Apparently, the high-end vehicles such as Range Rovers were on their way to the United Arab Emirates.
‘They finally caught Lightning in a bottle!’
Nineteen years ago today – May 4, 2004 – Jeremy Roenick scored the series-winning goal in overtime of Game 6 for the Philadelphia Flyers to eliminate the Toronto Maple Leafs from the second round of the NHL playoffs.
‘Grow, make the world better, and bear fruit’
Every April 22 since 1970, people have been celebrating Earth Day by taking action to protect the environment. One common activity on April 22 is tree planting.
The grass is always greener… in any yard not mine
Any home that is the habitat of young tykes is easily discernible from one that is not.
Pioneer tails: mice swarm shanty; cat useless
David and William Kennedy opened the door to their shanty, and confronted a plague of mice eating in the pantry, chewing through boxes of supplies, nesting in the bedding.
Time to stop blaming the pandemic
Some of us are starting to see a pattern. The economy is a mess. Well, of course it is, and we need look no farther than the pandemic for something to blame.
