General Interest

Recently, I was opportune to visit my doctor for my usual heart check. Surprisingly, the diagnosis came out great, my blood pressure is good.  Looking back, I can’t remember when my blood pressure was ever normal. It appeared that the more I checked it, the higher it became. At some point I almost gave up, […]

Who doesn’t need something to look forward to in January? As a semi-regular reader, I like to browse all the book launches that are scheduled to take place over the year. I like to see what my favourite authors have planned, if a series is getting a new addition, and to see if something new

It’s undeniably an exciting era for young women with boundless opportunities and open doors. Each woman’s journey is unique, filled with different experiences and challenges. Despite these differences, there are fundamental skills or life principles that young women should cultivate for a balanced and fulfilling life. GET TO KNOW YOURSELF AND BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF.

When I graduated law school from the University of Ottawa I had two potential career paths laid out in front of me. The first was to stay in Ottawa and complete my articles for the Federal Crown Attorney’s office. The second was to return to my hometown of Lindsay Ontario and article for my father. 

Did you know? As far back as 1000 A.D., Native American Indians raised turkeys for food. Aztec Indians in Mexico were raising them as early as 200 B.C. Turkeys originally existed in the eastern US. and Mexico. Turkeys are actually a type of pheasant. The heaviest turkey weighed in at 86 pounds. Please pass the

It will be here before you know it. Our (non-exhaustive) tips to you and your family for a safe, fun and legally-prudent Christmas Day for 2020: 1)       On Christmas Eve after early bed time, apply a liberal, but discreet, thin layer of baby powder on the floor outside each child’s room to discourage middle-of-the-night

The Ontario government is cancelling all in-vehicle road tests in regions in the Grey (Lockdown) level, effective November 23, 2020. This currently applies to all road tests in the City of Toronto and Peel Region, including the Brampton, Downsview, Etobicoke, Metro East, Mississauga and Port Union DriveTest centres. This action is being taken to help

If you are looking for great reason to get outside, you can take up the annual Ontario Parks 30×30 Challenge. It is part of our government's Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative and runs for the month of August. To meet the 30×30 Challenge, participants must spend 30 minutes outside in nature each day for 30 days. The 30×30

The Ontario government is investing $1.7 million over the next two years in community-based programs to combat hate-motivated crimes. The funding will flow through the Safer and Vital Communities (SVC) Grant  to not-for-profit organizations and First Nation Band Councils. Applicants are required to partner with their local police service and are encouraged to partner with at

The Ontario government has now released its final bait management strategy to protect the province’s lakes and rivers from the threat of invasive species and fish diseases. As part of this new strategy, the government will be establishing four bait management zones to limit the movement of live bait across the province. Live bait that