The media, journalists and those associated with it have been getting a pretty rough ride lately..and it has gone beyond just the average criticism that we’re either ‘pro this’ or ‘anti that’, to downright hostility and harassing behaviour. Last month, a group of anti-tax, covid deniers confronted a group from a news service in Kelowna, […]
Well, it’s finally gone. The most reviled, eventful, anxiety inducing and life altering year is over. There seems to be universal agreement that it was one of the worst, most chaotic years in recent memory. True, although I’m old enough to remember that 1968 wasn’t exactly a treat and, for some reason, a lot of […]
While I watched the return of the MLS, NBA and NHL, along with the determination of the NFL to play a full season come September, my hopes for seeing some sort of CFL season were dwindling. Then, to really no one’s surprise, the season was cancelled, due in part to the league being turned down […]
It was a familiar scene….Pad 39 A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Watching the countdown with anticipation as American astronauts sat atop a rocket that would ignite a fireball of fuel that would launch them into space. As the final seconds ticked away, there is always apprehension and worry that everything goes as […]
So by now, many of us have made about 7 batches of Rice Krispy Treats and gone through the entire Netflix library twice..and it looks like we may have to endure this new way of life for a little longer. I am fortunate enough to find myself still working and otherwise being hunkered down with […]
For the past two weeks, many people here in Vancouver have been reminiscing about the 2010 Winter Olympics. Many of those memories reflected on how great the experience was, and for the most part, it was true, despite the constant angst during the years leading up to it about the cost overruns, potential disruption of […]
Some would call it coincidence, some a premonition Right now, I’m not sure what to call it, but I had just watched again Time Stands Still, a great documentary on what would turn out to be the last tour for Rush. It’s a remarkable look at the career of, arguably, Canada’s greatest rock legends. Starting […]
It’s Thanksgiving in Canada. I’ve always loved the fact that we celebrate it earlier than our American friends, much like we get to celebrate our national birthday 3 days before them! Its also one of those times where, much like making New Year’s resolutions, that we like to list off what we are thankful for, […]
So there are two important anniversaries occurring this month. The most important, of course, is my 24th wedding anniversary to my wonderful wife Amandah. But the other is also significant. It was 40 years ago this month when we packed up the family car with my stereo, record albums, a suitcase of clothes and a […]
The Toronto Raptors took their place in sports history by becoming the first Canadian based team to win the NBA Championship. Raptor fever swept the nation as they marched over Philadelphia, Milwaukee and finally the defending champions Golden State…and the entire nation was captivated. They went from Toronto’s team to Canada’s team. Jurassic Park style […]