Borys Nadiya: Serialized Fiction Part 2 of 8
Written By Brad Harness “Borys Nadiya. His name meant To Fight…For Hope.Age 31…single…no kids that he knew about, as the old saying goes.The passenger jet touched down in Warsaw, and…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Toilets
Written By John Bradley Originally, ‘toilet’ means – “act of washing, dressing, and preparing oneself”. This is derived from French. Arthur Giblin is believed to have invented the first flushable…
Ask Alice: Concession Road Pranks Common Halloween Custom
Written By Alice Gibb In 1933, octogenarian Jane Farley, of a pioneering West Nissouri family, happily recalled Halloween pranks of the 1850s.“Halloween was looked forward to more as a night…
Seasonal Delight: Healthy and Versatile Apples
Written By Miranda Regalado As the leaves start to turn to all shades of fall, local markets are filled with new flavours and a variety of colours as well. Such…
Borys Nadiya: Serialized Fiction Part 1 of 8
Written By Brad Harness “Hey, BN!” called out one of his barracks mates. “Think fast!”A pair of sweaty underpants sailed through the air and landed short of the tall, fit…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Canada Geese
Written By John Bradley Canada Geese may be seemingly everywhere now, but in the early 1900s, their numbers had been decimated due to habitat loss and hunting. Today there are…
Ask Alice: Martha Fraleigh Recalls Family’s Pioneer Roots
Written By Alice Gibb In 1936, Martha Fraleigh (1867-1948) of Richmond Street North in London Township graciously entertained a visiting reporter with tales of her family’s pioneer roots. Fraleigh was…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, September 20, 2024: No winner 24 pts Cecilia Bury 18 pts Carol Toetenal 12 pts Shirley Gilliland High score Ron MacDonald Low score Tuesday, September 24, 2024: Carolyn Demers…
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…