The Root of it All

No, this isn’t a new instalment of the popular franchise. These were two of the activities that took place during this past week’s session at Camp McDougall .

The “Civic” Holiday Really? The “Civic” Holiday. That’s the best we can do? This holiday has a lengthy but relatively unknown history, dating back to its 1875 proclamation as “Civic Holiday” by the City of Toronto.

Anyone who reads the News Response Forum is familiar with terms such as “lefty,” “neo-con,” “fascist” and “pinko,” usually describing posters who hold a contrary opinion to whomever is tossing these epithets into the discussion.

Recently in the News Response Forum posters have been discussing whether or not Queen Street is as clean as it could be.

Do you remember the "LitterBug" anti-litter campaigns of the 60s and 70s? Well, they’re back… and it’s about time, too! In 2004 the City of Mississauga re-introduced the "Don’t Be A LitterBug" campaign, including an updated LitterBug logo, to try and

It’s that time of year when many people are taking a summer vacation; a week at the cottage (uh, “camp,” here in the north); a cross-country drive to a tourist destination or to visit relatives and friends; a trip to Europe or some other far-flung de

Have you seen the “Chicken Thursday” commercial for Old El Paso taco kits? I always get a chuckle from it – the sartorially resplendent Mexican gentleman surrounded by a small flock of chickens wearing bibs emblazoned with the word “Thursday” on them

I once heard “patriotism” defined as the belief that one’s own country is the best in the world simply because one was born there. I think that’s a fitting description, for the most part, when you think about it. Most people cheer for “the home team.

Following is a copy of an e-mail I sent to Steve Butland concerning the proposed "Grotto" in Bellevue Park. I share it with you as a preface to my further thoughts on the matter.

Stanley Cup Not being a big hockey fan, it always amazes me that the playoffs last this long. Tonight I will tune in (and I hope to not be as disappointed as I was Monday night!) and watch, but likely I will be channel-hopping while I do so.