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Time To Move Inside
Temperatures are starting to drop a bit, particularly at night, so we seem to be coming up to the ti...
Sep 29, 2023
David Lee / CC
They Only Come Out At Night
I noticed a post earlier in the week from a friend who had spotted flying squirrels showing up to a ...
Sep 28, 2023
Judy Gallagher / CC
Hard Picking For Cranberries
A couple weeks ago, while sitting in a waiting room, another man came in and starting chatting, most...
Sep 27, 2023
Rene Schwietzke / CC
Are They Gone Yet?
I watched carefully over the weekend. Never saw a hummingbird. Not one. But, are they gone? It's ...
Sep 26, 2023
likeaduck / CC
Leaves Are Starting
A few people have mentioned the leaves over the past couple days. The fact that they are starting t...
Sep 25, 2023
slgckgc / CC
What Would You Do?
An American woman was about to take a job interview, when her friend dared her to do it in a British...
Sep 25, 2023
frankieleon / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Selina Crowell
Our Athlete of the Week is 7-year-old Selina Crowell of Bridgewater. Sports Organization: Cosmic ch...
Sep 25, 2023
No Wonder Those Trees Are Happy
I will admit right off the bat I have long been a fan of Bob Ross. Very quietly a fan, because bein...
Sep 22, 2023
haiden goggin / CC
New Varieties Of Old Favourites
I was reading through Mike's post this morning, thinking about all the different types of apples the...
Sep 21, 2023
Mike Licht / CC
A Feast Of Apples
Autumn arrives at 3:49am Saturday. In ancient times people like the Druids would celebrate by having...
Sep 21, 2023
Apple and Pear Australia Ltd / CC
We Need A Redo
I'm not ready yet. Most years I may feel that way, but I wouldn't come right out and say it. But I...
Sep 20, 2023
Andrew Toskin / CC
Favourite Board Game?
I have a lot of great memories of playing board games at the dining room table. Mostly Monopoly , t...
Sep 20, 2023
Stevan Sheets / CC
Lobster Without The Lobster
A couple weeks ago, while I was raving about the number of different mushrooms that seemed to be pop...
Sep 19, 2023
Dan Costin / CC
Note To Self: Prepare Better
I will say that in my case, things went fairly well over the weekend. We were prepared, for the mos...
Sep 18, 2023
Joe Haupt / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Carter Murphy
Our Athlete of the Week is 13-year-old Carter Murphy of Liverpool. Sports Organization: Liverpool b...
Sep 18, 2023
When It Comes To Rain, Size Matters
With the weather we have had this week, I started wondering what the difference was between showers ...
Sep 15, 2023
James Burke / CC
Do You Fill The Bathtub Before A Storm?
Before a hurricane, there are a number of things we do at our house. The first is to gather up any l...
Sep 15, 2023
Kabsik Park / CC
History We Should Be Proud Of
On Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival, a documentary on Ernie Coombs will make it's...
Sep 14, 2023
Mathew Ingram / CC
Time To Weigh The Groceries?
A woman went viral on Tik Tok with her video of her weighing a 200 gram of No Name Potato Chips she'...
Sep 14, 2023
Nenad Stojkovic / CC
Things To Gather
I thought I was pretty close to ready. It's not like we haven't had a bit of wind and rain over the...
Sep 13, 2023
Jennifer C. / CC
Time For A Generator?
Every year around this time I think about it. Then I decide to not bother and wait and see. But ma...
Sep 12, 2023
Tim Ide / CC
Iphone 15 Unveiled Today!
This afternoon Apple unveils a bunch of new Iphones and watches. I am not a phone person. I have an...
Sep 12, 2023
takao goto / CC
Why All The Noise?
I've been trying to figure it out. Yesterday afternoon, we were treated to a serenade by an eagle. ...
Sep 11, 2023
Marie Hale / CC
Do You Remove Your Shoes? Why?
I always thought the main reason for removing shoes upon entering certain households was to keep the...
Sep 11, 2023
Clarkston SCAMP / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Liam Weare
Our Athlete of the Week is 16-year-old Liam Weare of Caledonia Sports Organization: Bridgewater Uec...
Sep 11, 2023
Hopefully The First of Many
I saw my first bat of the year not long ago. Actually, it was a picture of a bat. Someone had foun...
Sep 08, 2023
Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren / CC
I'm A Trekky
That's right, I prefer Star Trek to Star Wars. Today is the 57th anniversary of the airing of the fi...
Sep 08, 2023
JD Hancock / CC
Fridge Or Not?
It's sort of a twist on whether of not condiments should be refrigerated. In case you're wondering,...
Sep 07, 2023
Robert Nunnally / CC
Remembering The Train
If you have a fear of flying or just want to see the fall foliage, there's a Via Rail flash sale off...
Sep 07, 2023
Michel Curi / CC
Need A New Shovel?
In many ways, it's hard to take it seriously. The Old Farmer's Almanac came out not long ago, and w...
Sep 06, 2023
AIRS, the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder is a spaceborne instrument onboard NASA's Aqua satellite whose data are being used to improve our understanding of Earth's weather and climate. / CC
College Regrets
Do you have regrets about not going to college? Or perhaps you decided to go and get a degree but f...
Sep 06, 2023
University of Essex . / CC
When's Your Favourite?
While the dog and I were out for one of our usual morning rambles over the weekend, we ran into a fe...
Sep 05, 2023
Pim van den Heuvel
The Date The Experts Say You Should Switch To Winter Duvet
If you have both a summer duvet and a thicker winter duvet, when should we switch? For most of us in...
Sep 05, 2023
Sleepline Media / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Liam Williams
Our Athlete of the Week is 7-year-old Liam Williams of Chester Sports Organization: Bay Area Legend...
Sep 05, 2023
How Does You Garden Grow?
We have hit September, so the days of the growing season are numbered. For me, it hasn't really bee...
Sep 01, 2023
woodleywonderworks / CC
A New Hockey League Coming In January - Will You Watch?
Women's sports are increasing in popularity by leaps and bounds. There's a new six team Women's Pro...
Sep 01, 2023
Simon Fraser University - Communications & Marketing / CC
Congratulations To Our Hot Tub Winner
It was a great summer, even without perfect weather conditions. We know this because of the picture ...
Aug 31, 2023
Give Me Some Sugar!
Today is Eat Outside Day, which sounds like a great idea. Until you actually try to eat outside and...
Aug 31, 2023
Pete G / CC
Would You Be A Good Premier Or Prime Minister?
I can't stop thinking about what I initially thought was a crazy article in the New York Times by an...
Aug 31, 2023
dominiccampbell / CC
Not Just Yet
With September fast approaching, I've started seeing posts from people who are already packing away ...
Aug 30, 2023
Curt Hart / CC
Good Year For Mushrooms
I mentioned last week that this seemed like a good year for slugs. Since they tend to like damp wea...
Aug 29, 2023
Charles de Mille-Isles / CC
Just Add Flame
This time of year, a lot of us spend time preparing meals on the grill or barbecue. As most of us kn...
Aug 28, 2023
Jessica Fiess-Hill / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Layne Crowell
Our Athlete of the Week is 12-year-old Layne Crowell of Barrington Sports Organization: Hockey, Soc...
Aug 28, 2023
Another Icon Bites The Dust
In spite of the fact that out population seems to be increasing rather quickly, Canada is still a fa...
Aug 25, 2023
G. T. Wang / CC
Are You A Guppy?
That's the term for young professional couples who can't handle the price of starter homes and are o...
Aug 25, 2023
rochelle hartman / CC
No Shoes Indoors?
I swear people online will argue about just about anything. I happened to stumble on a raging debat...
Aug 24, 2023
Jean L. / CC
Good Year For Slugs
One thing I have noticed this year, there seems to be quite a few slugs around. Not surprising. It...
Aug 23, 2023
Ozzy Delaney / CC
Holes In The Lawn
I seem to be getting holes in my lawn. They seem to appear in the middle of the night, so I'm not s...
Aug 22, 2023
Kim Woodbridge / CC
Replacing The Brush
I was told not long ago that I needed a new brush for the grill. I will admit, the old brush was pr...
Aug 21, 2023
Isaac Wedin / CC
Is This Going Too Far?
A homeowner had a strange request from the people that had sold him their home 2 years ago - the for...
Aug 21, 2023
katrien berckmoes / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Olivia McCarthy
Our Athlete of the Week is 10-year-old Olivia McCarthy of Bridgewater Sports Organization: Universa...
Aug 21, 2023
The End Of The Man Cave
There has been some serious talk going around lately about whether or not we need basements for our ...
Aug 18, 2023
Kim Siever
Don't Trust The Squirrels
While taking a little stroll through a hemlock grove last week, a happened to see a mushroom in a tr...
Aug 16, 2023
furtwangl / CC
How Fast Are You?
I happened to come across a video online that finally explains those electronic speed signs. You kn...
Aug 15, 2023
Elvert Barnes / CC
Where Did They Come From?
Slowly, over the past several years, mourning doves just seem to be moving in. They have probably a...
Aug 14, 2023
Watts
What Time Is Dinner?
According to a recent survey, the most common time for dinner in North America is 6:22PM, although i...
Aug 14, 2023
Wendy Harman / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Taijah Albert
Our Athlete of the Week is 5-year-old Taijah Albert of Liverpool, Nova Scotia Sports Organization: ...
Aug 14, 2023
Got Nothing, So I'm "Cornplating"
I ran across a new term on social media called "cornplating" that made me laugh. It is w...
Aug 11, 2023
Carol VanHook / CC
My Moment Of Zen
I've written about this before, but it's worth mentioning again. My favourite household chore is han...
Aug 10, 2023
Kim Siever
Hot Dogs For Breakfast?
Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa has a recipe for a breakfast hot dog. It calls for chicken hot do...
Aug 09, 2023
snowpea&bokchoi / CC
Shark Or Portuguese Man Of War?
I see that the Department of Natural Resources issued a warning about Portuguese Men O' War floating...
Aug 08, 2023
James St. John / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Laci Freeman
Our Athlete of the Week is 12-year-old Laci Freeman of Greenfield. Sports Organization: South shore...
Aug 08, 2023
Pumpkin Spice Alert!
I've seen Christmas decorations for sale and Hallowe'en costumes have hit store shelves in a few pla...
Aug 04, 2023
Mike Mozart / CC
How I Know That Red, Green and Brown Dog Treats Taste The Same
A survey found that 4 in 10 people admit to taste-testing their pet's food. I can't tell you how muc...
Aug 03, 2023
Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
The Perfect Sandwich?
A recent survey found that the perfect sandwich has ham, cheddar cheese and tomato and the spread ca...
Aug 02, 2023
Tracy Hunter / CC
Cottage Cheese And Mustard Dip?
The big viral craze on Tik Tok this summer is making a veggy dip using cottage cheese with a little ...
Aug 01, 2023
Julie Brunner
It's Blueberry Season
The blueberries are arriving and I can't wait. My favourite way to eat blueberries is a blueberry br...
Jul 31, 2023
Gloria Cabada-Leman / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Sierra Whynot
Our Athlete of the Week is 17-year-old Sierra Whynot of Liverpool Sports Organization: LRHS Cheer I...
Jul 31, 2023
Keeping It Cool
Today is Milk Chocolate Day. When I saw that, I had to question it. I mean, it's hot. Heat and ch...
Jul 28, 2023
Siona Karen / CC
Mispronounced Words - Jesus Christ Superstore
I dread the lead up to Easter when some local theatre group decides to bring back the musical Jesus ...
Jul 28, 2023
Mark Morgan / CC
Cooking Corn
Last week I asked how people ate corn after I saw a guy eat a cob of corn, cob and all, by starting ...
Jul 27, 2023
liz west / CC
What You Should Order At Your Local Diner
Recently a number of chefs were quizzed on their recommendations for what to order at a diner. They ...
Jul 27, 2023
Elsie Hui / CC
The Surprise of Not Reading Labels
I really should check closer when I buy things. Although it does produce some nice surprises for me...
Jul 26, 2023
Ruth Hartnup / CC
McDonald's Fan Favourite Back For Limited Time
Last week Mcdonald's Canada brought back the Grand Big Mac for a limited time. The last time they of...
Jul 26, 2023
Mike Mozart / CC
The Beauty In The Night
This week is Moth Week. It's a week set aside to learn more about moths and maybe even get involved...
Jul 25, 2023
juliaklarman / CC
Beat The Heat With A Dip In The Lake Or The Ocean?
Another heat warning today with high temps. When you want to cool off, do you take a swim in the la...
Jul 25, 2023
Kelly Mercer / CC
The Invasion Returns
A few years ago, we started to notice that the overgrown old fashioned rose bush we have didn't seem...
Jul 24, 2023
David Hill / CC
Had Your Hodge Podge Yet?
It's my favourite time of year when all the new vegetables are showing up in the farmer's markets an...
Jul 24, 2023
Bernt Rostad / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Liam Corkum
Our Athlete of the Week is 9-year-old Liam Corkum of Middle Lahave Sports Organization: South Shore...
Jul 24, 2023
A Summer Treat
One thing I really like about this time of year is all the fresh food that becomes available as we m...
Jul 21, 2023
Andrew Malone / CC
Jump!
Did you jump this morning? Today is World Jump Day, and we were all supposed to jump at the same ti...
Jul 20, 2023
Neil Taylor / CC
Seeing Spots
I'm sure they have been around for a while, but this morning I noticed I was seeing spots. Little d...
Jul 19, 2023
Martin Cooper / CC
Dancing To A Plate Near You
I don't know how we missed this. But scallops like disco. Maybe not the music. That might not work...
Jul 18, 2023
liz west / CC
Just Not Good Day To Fly
I happened to open Facebook this morning to discover my sister in law had posted a picture of a seag...
Jul 17, 2023
angelap2009 / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Abbigale Grant
Our Athlete of the Week is 14-year-old Abbigale Grant of Milton Sports Organization: Liverpool Regi...
Jul 17, 2023
The Smell Of A Picture
A lot of people may tell you that a smell can cause them to picture something in their memory. But ...
Jul 14, 2023
Rawpixel Ltd / CC
Solving Problems That Don't Exist
Working in this business, I have long had an interest in marketing. I find how companies approach i...
Jul 13, 2023
Jeena Paradies / CC
Ice Cream Of The Past
I fell down a rabbit hole last night. Not a real one. An internet one. It started because I was ta...
Jul 12, 2023
Paul Wilkinson / CC
One Of Those Old-Timey Things
Last week, while I was off work and running around in bare feet, because... why not... I was thinkin...
Jul 11, 2023
Charli Lopez / CC
The Soothing Sounds Of A Fan
I was beginning to think the time wouldn't come this year. That it wouldn't really get warm enough ...
Jul 10, 2023
Dmytro Kyryliouk / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Blayke Bower
Our Athlete of the Week is 5-year-old Blayke Bower of Barrington. Sports Organization: Canskate and...
Jul 10, 2023
Wear Socks To Bed For A Better Sleep
A recent university study has shown that you can fall asleep faster and get a better night's sleep i...
Jul 07, 2023
Dejan Krsmanovic / CC
Do You Love Your Travel Mug Or Water Bottle?
I don't use either, but my wife Karen loves her Yeti water bottle. She has never been more apprecia...
Jul 04, 2023
The Marmot / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Halle MacAdams
Our Athlete of the Week is 13-year-old Halle MacAdams of Liverpool. Sports Organization: Competitiv...
Jul 04, 2023
Some Days Don't make Sense
As usual, I check to see what things are being celebrated every day. Some are fun little things. O...
Jun 30, 2023
Zebralongwing / CC
Let's Talk Socks
The majority of us, (two out of three) don't throw our socks in the laundry pile after wearing. I'm ...
Jun 30, 2023
bark / CC
The Fridge or Cupboard Dilemma
The other day my grandson was complaining that someone had left the ketchup sitting on the counter. ...
Jun 29, 2023
EvelynGiggles / CC
Cooking With Paper
I happened to notice that today is Parchment Day. My first thought was that maybe I should get some...
Jun 28, 2023
AVID Vines / CC
Your Child Is "Emerging" - Huh?
In B.C. schools they asked 4000 parents, teachers and students how they would feel about eliminating...
Jun 28, 2023
Arthur T. LaBar
Turtle Time
I noticed some strange tracks near a lake the other day. At first I was a bit confused as to what c...
Jun 27, 2023
thejaan / CC
What Do You Miss About High School?
It's funny how we have selective memories about the past. We tend to forget the bad stuff and rememb...
Jun 27, 2023
USAG Stuttgart
What's Your Cake?
I dove into several strawberry shortcakes over the weekend. I like strawberries and they see, about...
Jun 26, 2023
mike krzeszak / CC
Best Spot For South Shore Sunrise/Sunset?
Here on the South Shore I think the sunrises are way more spectacular than the sunsets because the s...
Jun 26, 2023
Shawn Kent / CC
Athlete Of The Week: MJ Barton
Our Athlete of the Week is 11-year-old MJ Barton of Queens Sports Organization: QCMH, U11 Cougars H...
Jun 26, 2023
The Worst Ice Cream Flavour
Ever since I was a kid I couldn't wrap my mind around my parent's favourite ice cream flavour - Grap...
Jun 23, 2023
Dennis Sylvester Hurd
Maybe A Little Treat
I try not to eat a lot of deep fried food. At least not in recent years. I am trying to make an ef...
Jun 22, 2023
Eric E Castro / CC
The Ultra Rich and Risky Behaviour
I've been hoping that the ultra rich passengers on the Titan submersible are rescued in time. But it...
Jun 22, 2023
Phil Parker / CC
My "Maybe" Bucket List
It's one of those things that is on my bucket list. Sort of. Maybe. I'd love to be at Stonehenge ...
Jun 21, 2023
mari / CC
T-Shirts OK, Shorts Maybe, Flip Flops Never?
Attitudes are becoming more permissive towards office attire across the board. It was only 7 years a...
Jun 21, 2023
Jeremy Keith / CC
Looking For Love
I was driving in this morning, admiring all the daisies that have sprouted along the highway. Of co...
Jun 20, 2023
jans canon / CC
What Season Are You Waiting For - Strawberries, Hodge Podge Or Blueberries?
The dry weather followed by cool , wet weather may delay strawberry season by a few days so be patie...
Jun 20, 2023
ewan traveler / CC
Wanted: Heroes!
I have mentioned before that I like Hemlock groves. I know not everyone might recognize one tree fr...
Jun 19, 2023
Nicholas_T / CC
Snakes In A Park
Snakes In A Park - no it's not a new movie about the slithery reptiles. It's a true story about a yo...
Jun 19, 2023
aecole2010 / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Brody Ringer
Our Athlete of the Week is 15-year-old Brody Ringer of Liverpool Sports Organization: LRHS Track &a...
Jun 19, 2023
Time To Stop Being A Dinosaur
Over the past year, none of us have been strangers to inflation and shrinkflation. It's been all ar...
Jun 16, 2023
Alan Levine / CC
Littering Or Not?
You're driving down a deserted back road enjoying an apple or a banana. After eating it, if you thro...
Jun 16, 2023
Matt MacGillivray / CC
How Many Chuggas?
So you're reading or telling a story about a train to some little ones. When you go to do the sound ...
Jun 15, 2023
Don DeBold / CC
The Story Of The Past
There are many things over the years that I have really enjoyed about this job. You get to meet a l...
Jun 14, 2023
Burn Ban Over - Here Come The Hot Dogs!
The provincial burn ban was supposed to be in effect until the 25th but yesterday afternoon the prov...
Jun 14, 2023
Jeremy Noble / CC
Season Of The Thing That Shouldn't Fly
It's that time of year once again. A time that strikes fear into the hearts of many. June bug seas...
Jun 13, 2023
Beatrice Murch / CC
Is It Vanna's Time?
Wheel of Fortune fans! Pat Sajak has announced that he's retiring after this next season as host. I...
Jun 13, 2023
chris / CC
I Guess We Needed It
It was quite a change at the end of last week. As the rain started to come to a (sort of) end and t...
Jun 12, 2023
Phoenix Wolf-Ray / CC
Most Refreshing Drink On A Hot Day?
It will be a hot one away from the coast today - a high of 27. On days like this what drink is the m...
Jun 12, 2023
Rob Bertholf / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Jordin Parsons
Our Athlete of the Week is 14-year-old Jordin Parsons of Hebbville Sports Organization: Park View P...
Jun 12, 2023
Do We Need Home Fireworks
Last year there was a petition. Nothing much seemed to happen, but there was a petition to ban the ...
Jun 09, 2023
bayasaa / CC
Does Size Matter?
It was a question that just popped into my head this morning as a swerved around a deer on the highw...
Jun 08, 2023
State Farm / CC
Don't Blink
If you blink, you might miss them. And I think I blinked this year. I might have missed my fiddleh...
Jun 07, 2023
Grossest Food Combo You've Eaten
Earlier this morning my stomach heaved a bit when I read about the latest McDonald's food hack start...
Jun 07, 2023
slgckgc / CC
Flower Season
I like flowers. No, I don't like to press them. I just like to look at them. And this is the time...
Jun 06, 2023
What Would You Do?
TikToker Sarah Caceres of Porter, Texas posted a video about her trip to the vet with her hamster Ch...
Jun 06, 2023
Dennis Sylvester Hurd
Bring On The Rain
We certainly need the rain we've been getting over the past few days. Not only to help with the fir...
Jun 05, 2023
liz west / CC
Cemetery Etiquette?
There's been an interesting discussion making the rounds on social media lately about cemetery use. ...
Jun 05, 2023
Kevin M Klerks / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Karlee Freeman
Our Athlete of the Week is 15-year-old Karlee Freeman of Greenfield Sports Organization: Smash voll...
Jun 05, 2023
How 'Bout We Just Don't
In many ways, the loophole is an honoured tradition in our society. We probably all know someone wh...
Jun 02, 2023
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Boil Or Not
Yesterday I just happened to come across a discussion about hummingbird feeders. Mainly about wheth...
May 31, 2023
Watts / CC
Trying To Sneak In
It happens every year. The weather warms up. The warmer temperatures feel so nice. You just want ...
May 30, 2023
dirt / CC
Please, Be Careful
It was a rough weekend for those who fight fires around the province, with several fires popping up ...
May 29, 2023
US Air Force
Athlete Of The Week: Liam Wolfe
Our Athlete of the Week is 17-year-old Liam Wolfe of Lockeport Sports Organization: Basketball, Socc...
May 29, 2023
The Great Barbecue Debate
A good number of years ago I said goodbye to my last propane barbecue. It had decomposed into somet...
May 28, 2023
Jeremy Keith / CC
Kraft Is Changing Their Cheese Slices
For you fans of grilled cheese sandwiches, brace yourself. Kraft is changing their cheese slices. No...
May 27, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Joint Bank Account May Mean Better Relationship
According to several new studies, having a joint bank account with your partner increases happiness ...
May 26, 2023
Mike Cohen / CC
Best Concert I've Ever Seen - Tina Turner
I've seen lots of concerts in my time, but there has never been any doubt in my mind as to which one...
May 25, 2023
Generation Bass / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Rosalee Gibbs
Our Athlete of the Week is 4-year-old Rosalee Gibbs of Bridgewater Sports Organization: Hinchinbroo...
May 23, 2023
Finally
My father always had the idea that everything you really need will eventually come around. Okay, re...
May 19, 2023
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Devil's Food Cake Day!
It's National Devil's Food Cake Day! If you think you've never had a piece of Devil's Food Cake you...
May 19, 2023
Bart Everson / CC
To Plant Or Not
I always find this time of year confusing. I want to get things into the garden and get things star...
May 18, 2023
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Avoiding The Purge
Today is Pack Rat Day, and once again I shall ignore it. I am a pack rat. And I am not ashamed to ...
May 17, 2023
Emma Jane / CC
Corner Store Treats
When you were a kid, what treats did you look forward to buying at your neighbourhood corner store? ...
May 17, 2023
LoriCaliforny / CC
Flowers Everywhere
I like this time of year. If you look out across the hills you can see those grey patches of trees ...
May 16, 2023
Tom Hilton / CC
A Distinctly Canadian Holiday
For many of us, it's a long weekend coming up - the Victoria Day long weekend. We're the only countr...
May 16, 2023
BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives / CC
The Big Weekend
The Victoria Day weekend is coming up. Whether you call it Victoria Day, May 2-4, the May 24th week...
May 15, 2023
trickofthelight / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Emmy Hyson
Our Athlete of the Week is 9-year-old Emmy Hyson of Buckfield Sports Organization: Bridgewater Skat...
May 15, 2023
How Far Have You Gone?
As I usually do, I started out the day checking to see what was being celebrated today. As always, ...
May 12, 2023
Bill Smith / CC
Who Should Represent All Of Us On Earth?
This question has been popular on social media the last few weeks - Aliens land on Earth and want t...
May 12, 2023
Alejo Castillo / CC
The Unicorn Hunt
I went on a unicorn hunt this morning. At least it felt that way. I was searching for something th...
May 11, 2023
samuelemunemu32
Gas Or Charcoal
The time has come. I need a new barbecue. It happens every so often. They don't last forever and ...
May 10, 2023
John Tornow / CC
Where Do They Go?
It's a question that seems to have plagued mankind for many years. Where do lost socks go? We never...
May 09, 2023
cakersandco / CC
Best Kitchen Cleaning Hack Ever!
If your plastic containers (Tupperware or knockoff) have stubborn stains from whatever you stored in...
May 09, 2023
asgw / CC
Nice While It Lasted
There is a lot I like about spring. Birds returning, other animals becoming more active, plants sta...
May 08, 2023
Fyn Kynd / CC
Funny Money?
After growing up with Queen Elizabeth II on all my coins and on the 20 dollar bill, it's going to be...
May 08, 2023
KMR Photography / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Kevin Cotter
Our Athlete of the Week is 17-year-old Kevin Cotter of Lockeport Sports Organization: Lockeport Reg...
May 08, 2023
To Mow Or Not To Mow
No Mow May has been around for a few years now. It apparently started in the U.K. as a way to help ...
May 05, 2023
Geert Orye / CC
How Many Hammers?
This morning I shared the story of Dave Pahl of Haines, Alaska, who owns and runs the Hammer Museum....
May 05, 2023
Kaitlyn Fisk / CC
Keep Looking Up
A lot of people saw the Northern Lights recently. Or at least it seemed that way, judging from the ...
May 04, 2023
Alaska Region U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Athlete Of The Week: Ethan Stafford
Our Athlete of the Week is 10-year-old Ethan Stafford of Liverpool NS Sports Organization: Queens c...
May 04, 2023
What's Best On The Floor
I have mentioned before that I like to check the various days set aside to celebrate things during t...
May 03, 2023
Deidre Woollard / CC
Bedroom Window Debate - Open or Closed?
For decades there's been a big debate as to what is healthier - sleeping with the bedroom window ope...
May 03, 2023
Studio Sarah Lou / CC
Got Hummingbirds?
According to the migration map, they're all around us. I've even seen a few pictures of them, suppo...
May 02, 2023
Kate Ter Haar / CC
Adjusting The Recipe
I like quiche. I have no problem with quiche. I eat it quite often as a matter of fact. I actuall...
May 01, 2023
J B / CC
There Seems To Be A Day For Everything
I usually check every day, just to see what might be celebrated on any given day. Every day seems t...
Apr 28, 2023
Roman Schurte
Cutting Cords
I'm starting to wonder why I have a land line telephone. It sits there and occasionally I check for...
Apr 27, 2023
Phil Whitehouse / CC
Not A New England Clam Chowder Fan
My favourite seafood is clams. I like clams steamed, fried as in clams and chips and I love a good ...
Apr 27, 2023
jen / CC
Searching For Bats
Most people probably don't take much notice of them, but I actually miss seeing them. The bats that...
Apr 26, 2023
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters / CC
Twisted Over Pretzels
It's National Pretzel Day! I love pretzels! My wife does not! So I get all the little hard pretz...
Apr 26, 2023
slgckgc / CC
I Know They're Out There
I haven't heard much about them yet this year. Usually I hear people complaining, because no one li...
Apr 25, 2023
dr_relling / CC
The Reason We're Not Excited About The Coronation
The reason we're not excited about the upcoming May 6th Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla...
Apr 25, 2023
Karen / CC
How Quickly We Forget
It's one of those things that is pretty much an automatic. I just don't forget. Well, at least not...
Apr 24, 2023
Mike Mozart / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Ivy Hebb
Our Athlete of the Week is 11-year-old Ivy Hebb from Baker Settlement Sports Organization: Curling ...
Apr 24, 2023
Do We Need A Name Change?
I haven't even started looking yet, but I've seen other's posting pictures. It was a bit of a surpr...
Apr 21, 2023
Justin Russell / CC
Celebrating Earth Day This Weekend
Saturday is Earth Day. Do you celebrate it? Our family used to celebrate it on Saturday night after...
Apr 21, 2023
Fort Carson / CC
How Much Is Too Much
The Stanley Cup playoffs have just gotten underway and there are already a couple things I'm tired o...
Apr 20, 2023
Anders Eriksson / CC
Do You Own A Hummingbird Feeder?
If you do, it's time to wash it out and make some sugar syrup (no red dye!) According to NS Buzz, t...
Apr 20, 2023
A World Of Difference
I like food. There are very few things I have ever tried that I didn't like, and I have tried a few...
Apr 19, 2023
Rex Pe / CC
Ever Eaten Eel?
I can definitely say that I've never tasted eel (or baby eels called elvers). The elver harvesting i...
Apr 19, 2023
Kim Ahlström / CC
What Colour Goes With Soup?
Easter has come and gone. Although I still co0me across the occasional hidden bit of chocolate that...
Apr 18, 2023
Alan Levine
They're Slowly Coming
I get impatient this time of year. I blame golf. Not that I play golf a lot. I don't. I play occa...
Apr 17, 2023
The Best Hot Dog!
Some people don't care how they prepare their hot dogs. For me, barbeque is best but if that's too m...
Apr 17, 2023
TheBusyBrain / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Jessica Dares
Our Athlete of the Week is 16-year-old Jessica Dares of Sable River Sports Organization: School spo...
Apr 17, 2023
Things Are Popping Out
I doesn't seem to take much. A couple warmish days and a bit of sunshine and all of a sudden things...
Apr 14, 2023
Time To Get On The Water
I hate to say it, but I haven't managed to get out trout fishing yet. I've been tempted, but the we...
Apr 13, 2023
Under the same moon... / CC
What Colour Freezy Do You Pick (And Where Is White?)
In honour of the warm weather this week, especially today and tomorrow (highs of 16 and 18) let's ho...
Apr 13, 2023
They're On The Way
I find hummingbirds quite amazing. These tiny little birds that each year undertake an amazingly lo...
Apr 12, 2023
Curt Hart / CC
Tim Horton's Bringing Back A Classic
Tim Horton's announced yesterday that they are bringing back a classic for National Donut Day. I did...
Apr 12, 2023
A Day For Pets
It might have made a good excuse to say I couldn't come into work today. I had to spend time with t...
Apr 11, 2023
加蛋不加價 / CC
Time To Change
It happens every year. I know it's coming, but it never seems to get any easier. Digging out cloth...
Apr 10, 2023
Tradlands / CC
Chocolate - In the Freezer Or On The Shelf?
According to chocolate experts, we should be storing our chocolate treats at room temperature - 20 C...
Apr 10, 2023
Al Pavangkanan / CC
Athlete Of The Week: Aleah Dalby
Our Athlete of the Week is 11-year-old Aleah Dalby of Liverpool Sports Organization: Queens county ...
Apr 10, 2023
A Little Extra Colour
Last year, we got the grandchildren into colouring Easter eggs. Just a few plain coloured eggs. No...
Apr 06, 2023
Pamela Carls / CC
How To Get There From Here
Today is Read A Road Map Day. A day for people to figure out how to actual use a map, and not rely ...
Apr 05, 2023
Larry Koester / CC
It's Peeper Official
I heard them. Last night. Not many, but there were a few, letting the presence be known, as loudly...
Apr 04, 2023
Fyn Kynd / CC