Feb. 5, 1981, was a cold Thursday night in Toronto. The Toronto Maple Leafs continued their plunge into a disappointing year as they lost their third game in a row. As they struggled on the ice, it was glitz and glamour just over 2 km away at the...
From May to September 1921, four individuals were born that went on to fundamentally change Canada forever. Farley Mowat arrived on the scene on May 12. One of our greatest authors, his books ushered in the age of environmental stewardship in Canada...
The great ship was docked for the night at Pier 9 in Toronto Harbour. On board were hundreds of people who had been enjoying a pleasure cruise through Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. She had left Detroit two days earlier, on a journey that would take...
If you’re an elder millennial you know her well. She’s been a fixture on your tv since the early-2000s when she burst on the scene to help contextualize what Heidi, Spencer and LC were up to. From hosting, to finding her voice on stage and online...
I live in a small town, just to the west of Edmonton. When I drive into Alberta’s capital, I often take a road that circles the city. It’s named after a man who died over a century before the city even existed. And…. it’s quite possible he never...
For over twenty years he has been in our living rooms. He has a leading role on one of the most influential television programs in Canadian history. He’s a beloved figure in comedy, known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling, a skill he used...
The audience was in awe. On the stage in front of them was a man of average height with flowing hair like the Biblical Samson. They were there to see him showcase his superhuman strength. But he wouldn’t be lifting a weight above his head. That...
If I say the name Elvis, what do you think? Do you hear Jailhouse Rock? Imagine Blue Suede Shoes? or…. do you think of the man who defied gravity by pioneering the quadruple jump in competition and in the process won …seven Canadian Championships...
If you walk through Canada’s largest city, and venture 30 mins north of the CN Tower, you will reach a very unique neighbourhood with colorful Victorian row houses. Eclectic vintage shops, and restaurants mix with arts spaces, specialty grocers...
This is a transcript of my interview episode with Ryan Reynolds. To hear the interview clips that go with this episode, click play on the streaming link in this post or visit He was born on October 23, 1976, in Vancouver, Canada. The youngest of...