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...

Entrepreneurship is a major factor in the success of both individuals and businesses in Canada. We can all be glad to live in a place...

I have long been intrigued by the origin of words, phrases, events and some products. One of those fascinating products turns 63 years...

When flipping through newspapers or watching television news shows, it appears there are more and more stories about people living...

Many people have visions of spending their golden years in the sunny south, away from Canadian winters and the joys of shovelling snow...

There are many notable individuals residing in North Durham, and yes, we even have one who has won a Genie and a handful of Gemini...

A few years ago, I received a letter postmarked ‘the North Pole’, and you can imagine my surprise; I usually send letters to that address...

Car thefts are on the rise in Canada and other nations in the world. Many companies are finding solutions to help in the fight against...