I remember as a kid, watching Lost In Space, and seeing the robot zip all over the spaceship, bringing food, drinks and information to...

For many years, scientists have been researching the positive benefits of smiling. Psychologists believe’ facial feedback’ from emotional...

Before I begin this article, I wanted to clarify a comment in last month’s Story Behind the Person, which featured Dr. Steve Russell and...

Space exploration has certainly changed in the past 60 years. Those of you old enough will remember Alan Shepard rocketing 190 km into...

Last week, I read Elon Musk was trying to pull out of his 40+ billion-dollar deal with Twitter. It made me wonder if he did it for...

I had the pleasure of Emceeing this year’s Canada Day festivities. As I looked out from the gazebo at the massive crowds in Palmer Park,...

Travelling is, of course, fun, but it does not come without challenges. I had forgotten about some of the obstacles one must endure, when...

The world has just witnessed the platinum jubilee of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. To rule for 70 years is an accomplishment never before...

Tipping after a meal has long been a standard in this country, as well as in the US, but perhaps it is finally becoming a thing of the...

The Region of North Durham is fortunate to have a fantastic medical community, which recently opened the Oak Ridges Hospice. This...

You may never have wondered where the oldest tree in the world stands, and the concept had not occurred to me until I visited Israel...

This week is voting week in Ontario, and the importance of having your voice heard, has never been greater. The economy is sliding in the...

Sadly, we lost a Canadian icon last week, with the death of Ken Welsh. Ken was one of our country’s most beloved actors, as well as a...

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...