Anyone who has been to Port Perry has more than likely also been to the Piano Café. Located in a century building on the corner of Perry...

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of moderating the first Provincial candidate forum for our riding. I was thrilled to see more than...

During the pandemic, I decided to rummage through my basement and undertook the purging process like so many other people. I came across...

Last weekend, as part of the ‘Small Town Big’ event in Scugog, I led a photography challenge for visitors and residents alike. I met some...

Two weeks ago, while walking into our local food store, I saw an older gentleman sitting at a table in the vestibule. He had numerous...

Probably, one of the most fulfilling yet difficult jobs is self-employment. You have to worry about getting business, you have to excel...

I have always found Canadians to be extremely proud of our country and our people, and I continue to be amazed at how much we rally and...

Over the years, my travels have taken me to many destinations. I have had the pleasure of meeting numerous people, many of which will...

I have long been a fan of Jeopardy and look forward to watching the daily quiz game, even if most of the answers elude me. I enjoy the...

For the past two years, many of us have been working from home, and now that things are seemingly improving, will the home office concept...

Like all of you, last week was once again time to move my clocks ahead. I am not sure where the past six months went, but time is...

Changing jobs during a pandemic can be quite stressful, and most people would prefer to wait until things are back to a somewhat ‘normal’...

About a year ago, I interviewed and wrote a column on a Danish explorer, Thor Pedersen. His mission was to visit every country in the...

The Netherlands is one of the smallest countries in Europe, but with a population of 18 million and a gross domestic product of a...

Living in a small community has its advantages. All of us know many of the people, but every now and then, you meet someone who has an...

It has finally happened. I went to fill up my car, and the gasoline pump hit three digits. To say I had a shock, would be an...

Every year, around this time, I look forward to writing this column, as it is entitled, ‘The Origin of the Species’. It is an opportunity...

I understand how nourishments like lettuce, meat and grains have made their way into our food chain, as they are readily visible and...

When I often use a piece of Scotch tape or grab a Kleenex, I tend to forget these words are actually brand names, which have become...

When I was younger, large corporations were the, ‘Be All and End All’ for success stories. They could do no wrong and were very...