by Jonathan van Bilsen Over the years, I have had the pleasure of meeting some fascinating people, but one encounter, in 2007, stands out as particularly memorable. It involved a legendary musician, a corporate event in San Diego, and a breakfast meeting that turned into an experience I would never forget. At the time, I was organizing a major corporate function, in San Diego, California. The organizers wanted a headline entertainer, someone whose name alone would create exci

by Shawn Lackie Some 40 odd years ago, when I was touring Ontario and parts east with an aspiring band, one of my favourite things to do, when we rolled into another tiny burg, was check out the local arena. Now, how Canadian is THAT? There is something awe-inspiring about a building, just rich with tradition and stories which could stretch for miles. Each one of these small towns had some sort of champion or another in the past which most likely linked it to both hockey and

by Shawn Lackie SCUGOG: In the late 60s/early 70s, a group of deep-thinking hockey minds got together and decided it was time for Port Perry to have a Junior Hockey Club. The C designation seemed to fit best, given the town's size and the fact that its opposition would, for the most part, be communities of a similar size. So off they went. In 1971, the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey circuit was formed with 6 teams taking part. After Port being granted admittance to this grou