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Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20203 min read
THE POUNDS ARE FALLING
With all this time spent sitting in my house, I thought it would be a great time to try and shed 5 or 6 pounds. Fortunately I have never...
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Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20203 min read
FROM HOLLYWOOD TO BROADWAY TO… UXBRIDGE?
I have put interviewing people on hold for a few weeks, while we work through this difficult time. Consequently, I have dug into my vault...
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Colleen Green
Mar 19, 20202 min read
Another one, really? How exciting!
You may be aware we are halfway through the first season of my Television talk show, and I must admit, it’s fun and well received. The...
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Colleen Green
Mar 13, 20202 min read
My encounter with Adam and Eve
Have you ever had an opportunity to just sit back and think about some of the more embarrassing moments of your life? I don’t often do...
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Colleen Green
Feb 20, 20203 min read
You’ve Got To Be Kidding!
It’s not a cigar, it’s not a beer, it’s…..I thought it was time I weighed in on the recent Corona Virus, or Covid-19, as it is now...
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Colleen Green
Feb 20, 20203 min read
TED BARRIS – HE DOES IT ALL
What do you call an author, a broadcaster, a columnist, a master of ceremonies, a professor and a journalist? If you answered Ted Barris,...
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Colleen Green
Feb 13, 20202 min read
You’ve got to be kidding! The eyes have it
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about my preparation prior to cataract surgery. I am pleased to say that both my eyes are new and the...
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Colleen Green
Feb 7, 20202 min read
You’ve got to be Kidding
READ ALL ABOUT IT! I don’t know about you, but every week, around Wednesday or Thursday, I get excited to pick up my copy of our local...
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Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read
The long and winding road
It has been nearly eight years since I started this column and decided to revisit the very first article, which I aptly called ‘Surfing...
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Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20204 min read
Put your John Henry on this!
The political role of Chairperson for the Region of Durham is a very demanding and challenging position. It is also one that has seen the...
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Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20202 min read
Tear Up Your Credit Cards
Well, there you have it, another year is behind us and a brand new slate lies ahead. I thought about New Year’s resolutions, but have not...
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Colleen Green
Dec 20, 20192 min read
Santa’s Secrets
Very few people get to spend quality time with Santa Claus, especially in a one-on-one situation, but last week I was so excited to...
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Colleen Green
Dec 20, 20194 min read
WHAT’S CHRISTMAS WITHOUT IRWIN?
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Colleen Green
Dec 11, 20192 min read
You better watch out, you better not cry
I simply love this time of year. Fluffy, white snow blankets the ground and people are bustling around town, seeking the perfect gift for...
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Colleen Green
Dec 5, 20193 min read
Slow down you’re going too fast
It was recently time to purchase a new vehicle and, when I saw the shiny, scratch-free addition to the garage, I decided to do my best,...
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Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20191 min read
The Jonathan van Bilsen Show
The Jonathan van Bilsen Show - November 2019 Standard News columnist Jonathan van Bilsen interviews the movers and shakers in Scugog and...
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Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20192 min read
Don’t get your ball in a pickle
There has been a great deal of buzz lately, around a new sport, which seems to be sweeping North America. It is of course, pickleball, a...
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Colleen Green
Nov 21, 20193 min read
MARK FLETCHER: A Foundation in our Community
For any of you who have ever had to use our healthcare facility, you will know how efficient and effective, excellent care can be. I have...
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Colleen Green
Nov 21, 20192 min read
Where have all the flowers gone?
Taking a trip down memory lane is usually a fun experience, especially when someone else is driving. Forgotten memories resurface in your...
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Colleen Green
Nov 14, 20192 min read
A word by any other name
I recently came across a Globe and Mail article, which was somewhat interesting, but as I began to read it, I was stunned by the number...
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