Fall 2019 – Down East Style

Autumn is that time of year when Mother Nature showcases her phenomenal colours. And my, doesn’t she do a wonderful Continue reading →

The Spies Who Decked Me

The man I’m writing about lived in my neighbourhood, in the west end of Edmonton, Alberta. We were close geographically; Continue reading →

The Law Court’s Secret Porn Star

It’s never easy chasing these ‘delicate’ stories. When big rocks get overturned, dirty secrets can be uncovered … Reporters sometimes Continue reading →

The Fall Colours of New Brunswick

If you’ve ever wondered why busloads of tourists from Western Canada arrive in Eastern Canada every fall … well, here’s Continue reading →

Giving Thanks

It was poet William Blake [1757-1827] who wrote, “Great things happen when men and mountains meet.” Let’s change that to Continue reading →

The Good Doctor and Me

It’s been a strange relationship to say the least. The good doctor and I have known each other for nearly Continue reading →

A Tale of Two Reporters

I recently spent some time with two veteran broadcasters, both radio reporters. One was a friend; the other, a foe. Continue reading →

Timbit and Dr. Melanie

It was the summer of 2013 when a five-year-old Yorkshire Terrier-cross with the cool name of Timbit was dropped off Continue reading →