Early years Ray’s memories circle around music, sports, and his work for 43 years for the Western…
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Not the nicky nicky nine doors of our youth
The game is definitely not the “nicky nicky nine doors” we remember as children.
Stress can take a tragic toll
The recent tragedy at La Guardia raised questions, as yet unanswered, about the safety of air travel, primarily, if there were enough air traffic controllers on duty there the night of the collision between plane and fire truck.
Finding a place to rest this lent season
During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…
Stress can take a tragic toll
The recent tragedy at La Guardia raised questions, as yet unanswered, about the safety of air travel, primarily, if there were enough air traffic controllers on duty there the night of the collision between plane and fire truck.
Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters
When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.
Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake
Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.
Freedom from information … and umm? – Communism!
You may have noticed a stream of creative policy pronouncements emanating from the provincial government of late: statutory holiday shopping, legalizing pepper spray, making public parks BYOB zones, to name a few.
Beware the Ides of March, and stay away from the water
The lyrics of a 1950s country song recorded by Johnny Cash in 1958 say, “If the Good Lord’s Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise.”
When war meets prophecy
Growing up in the ‘60s and ‘70s, I lived near an air-raid siren, remnants of a past where fear hovered over daily life.
Putting our Problems into Perspective
The other day I desperately needed fuel for my car, so I headed over to the gas station located at the Macton intersection. I pulled up to the gas pump and prepared to fill my car with diesel (don’t worry I drive a vehicle that requires diesel) without thinking much of it.
Consider the people who conduct the rescue
Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.
Students show better understanding of education issues than premier
This week two Midwestern Newspapers publications, the Listowel Banner and Wingham Advance times carry stories on local high school students protesting the provincial government’s recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
How sweeeet it is!
Nothing says Canada quite like a hearty stack of pancakes drenched in real maple syrup. That rich, golden sweetness is a tradition many of us look forward to each year.
New York City Shenanigans
I spent this past weekend in beautiful New York City with my classmates for one last school trip. Everything was going smoothly and according to plan until our journey home.
