We Day Toronto
“Together we change the world” according to Mark and Craig Kielburger, the founders of the Me to We organization. On Wednesday October 19th eight students from our amazing group of Me to We leaders experienced a life changing event known as We Day! The event included world known singers, bands, and greatest of them…
Fraserville Entrepreneur Alex Bushell’s Start up Launches Revolutionary Lab System
There are many routes that lead to starting your own business. For Alex Bushell and his partner Steve Wright, the path began with frustration on the job that peaked after their employer was purchased by a US multinational, leaving them feeling disconnected. In 2013, Alex Bushell spent 40% of his time in the US…
Local Mother of Two Going for MS Treatment in California
Jenn Puk is a local mother of two who was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis almost 8 years ago, but the evidence of the disease began 23 years prior to that at age 17. She has been an active mother, with a full time job with Canada Post in Kendall and a volunteer with…
There Are Many Ways to Serve
A few weeks ago, Centennial resident Major Donald Howson celebrated his 102nd birthday. When you reach that age, you have seen a lot, and Reverend Howson is no exception. As a full time member of the Canadian military, he has served in WWII and the Korean War and on many Canadian naval bases in…
Entire Watershed Remains in Level 2 Low Water Condition
The Otonabee Region Water Response Team advises members of the watershed community that the Level 2 low water condition remains in effect. This means that water users of both municipal and private water supplies are strongly encouraged to continue to reduce their water use by 20% in their daily routines and activities. Dan Marinigh,…
Get Out – All of Our Senses
After what seemed like a summer that would never end, we have had fall colour as good as ever. And now the trees are almost bare and the first flakes of snow have fallen. Oh how I love the changing seasons! I find this season especially awakens my senses. And so for this column…