Beyond the Pie: Pumpkin’s Hidden Health Treasures
Written By Miranda Regalado Spooky season is upon us, and with it comes the fan-favorite vegetable of the season: pumpkin. This incredible plant offers more benefits than just decorating our…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 9 of 9
Written By Brad Harness The audience smiled and laughed, but I hadn’t yet connected with them. So I frowned and pointed towards the piano.“You know, 88 keys on that darn…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Cricket
Written By John Bradley Cricket began as a children’s game in England in the 16th century. Children in the Weald, a small area in the southeast of England, began playing…
Ask Alice History: 1922 Western Fair Attendance Broke All Records
Written By Alice Gibb When Western Fair opened on Monday September 11, 1922, children from the Protestant Orphans Home were among the first visitors to rush through the gates –…
The mighty little flower: Chamomile
Written By Miranda Regalado One of the natural remedies that has been unquestionably part of many households for ages, it is Chamomile. This name it is used to label several…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 8 of 9
Written By Brad Harness I was standing there watching as the police cruiser drove off. Francine was standing next to me, quite close, in fact. She was visibly upset, dabbing…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about… Istanbul
Written By John Bradley Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. Istanbul, which used to be known as Constantinople thanks to the…
Ask Alice History: The McLachlan Family of Lobo
Written By Alice Gibb Like many early families in Middlesex County, the McLachlan family, of McLachlan Sugar Bush fame, emigrated to Upper Canada from Scotland, owing to the changing land…
Cucumber Trend: From Viral Video to Vital Benefits
Written By Miranda Regalado “Sometimes you want to eat an entire cucumber; let me show you the way to do it.” It is truly astonishing to see the impact social…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 7 of 9
Written By Brad Harness Henri stood there, startled. So close - but yet so far. He had almost got back aboard the cruise ship when he was nabbed by the…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about… PORTUGAL
Written By John Bradley And the award for oldest nation-state in Europe goes to… Portugal. In 1139, Portugal appointed King Afonso Henriques as its king. Lisbon is said to be…
Ask Alice History: Railway Led to “Boom” in Denfield
Written By Alice Gibb In the pre-World War 1 period, there were often two community meeting places in rural communities – the local post office and the railway station. The…
Root to Wellness: Beetroot’s Power
Written By Miranda Regalado Continuing with our plan of eating healthier this year, the journey becomes colorful this week, thanks to beets. Beetroot, or Beta vulgaris, the taproot portion of…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 6 of 9
Written By Brad Harness The rest of my time ashore as tour guide for Francine and Henri was brief. I pointed out some statues, a nice park where everybody fed…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…China’s Yellow River
Written By John Bradley The Yellow River got its name because of the ochre-yellow colour of the muddy water in the lower reaches of the river. Each year, the river…
Falconry Club Protected Local Orchards
Written By Alice Gibb Falconry, a sport that was introduced as early as 2000 B.C., is the hunting of wild quarry by means of a trained bird of prey. Those…
Inositol: A Sugar That Sweetens Your Health
Written By Miranda Regalado It has been a while since we last discussed supplements. As always, this is an invitation for you to do your own research and to bring…
Interesting facts about…The James Webb Telescope
Written By John Bradley The James Webb Space Telescope is actually lighter than its predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope. This one is a real shocker to most people. Under most…
Parkhill Senior Enjoyed Adventurous Life
Written By Alice Gibb In 1874, Nelson Peterson (1849-1940), a native of Sweden, decided he wanted an adventure. After a six-week Atlantic crossing, he re-united with his brother, Hans, who…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 5 of 9
Written By Brad Harness The sun beat down pretty good on me as I kicked myself for forgetting the sunscreen and hat. At least I remembered to bring my sunglasses!I…
Garlic’s Power: From Vampires to Viruses
Written By Miranda Regalado This week, we are set to discuss one of the most effective protections against vampires—yes, we are talking about garlic. If you didn’t know, the whole…
Bobby Jackson:Serialized Fiction Part 4 of 9
Written By Brad Harness Francine was happy to see me, and Henri, well, he was friendly enough. He spoke first. “Bobby, glad to see you. I thought…maybe…your boss, he would…
Interesting facts about…Bamboo
Written By John Bradley Bamboo is actually the world’s fastest growing plant, with some species able to grow up to an astonishing three feet in just one day! Bamboos may…
Ailsa Craig Was Booming In 1895
Written By Alice Gibb According to the 1895 Ontario Gazetteer and Directory, Ailsa Craig was a thriving community in the late 1800s. The incorporated village, “121 miles west of Toronto,…
The Green Power of Brussel Sprouts
Written By Miranda Regalado Lately, we have cover roots, flowers, teas and powders. This week, we dive deep into substance, and we are talking about the greens, particularly, Brussel Sprouts.…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 3 of 9
Written By Brad Harness I considered this request from Henri and his girlfriend Francine. They asked me to go ashore tomorrow with them and show them around a bit. I…
Interesting facts about…The Canadian Flag
Written By John Bradley The maple leaf has been a symbol of Canada since the 18th-century. Several different flags were used in Canada before our current National Flag. Since the…
Lobo Institute Branch Created Provincial Leader Part 3/3
When the first Women’s Institute (W.I.) branch was organized in Saltfleet in 1897, many male members in Farmers’ Institutes scoffed. They believed that a woman’s group without a man at…
Improve Your Yard’s Look to Buyers
Outdoor living spaces have become the new heartbeat of homes—even in winter. They now serve as an extension of the indoors, a place where homeowners can dine, entertain, and relax.…
The Science of Celery Juice: Sipping on Health
Written By Miranda Regalado When we talk about food, healthy food anyway, it is astonishing the amount of bioactive compounds that have shown the ability to help us deal with,…