Tag: Ontario

The Magic & The Mystery: The Man Behind House of Falconer, Alex Fida

November 21, 2016

Hidden amongst modern urban brick and mortar landscape sits a small piece of young Canadian history almost long forgotten. “Tear it down” was the outcry of most County residents, “make room for more parking for Sobey’s customers.” The house that seemingly was falling apart, formerly surrounded by thick brambles and overgrown hedges along the edges … More The Magic & The Mystery: The Man Behind House of Falconer, Alex Fida

Wasting the Day With a Few Good Friends of Mine: Jamie Stever

November 16, 2016

“When it comes to my music career, I don’t know when to stop. I don’t know when I’ve made it or if I haven’t made it. I just know I’m having fun doing it.” ~Jamie Stever Keith Urban walks into a boardroom one day, and Jamie Stever is sitting at the table. Internal dialogue: Be … More Wasting the Day With a Few Good Friends of Mine: Jamie Stever

No Longer a Boy: World War 2 Reflections From a Choir Boy

November 9, 2016

“Okay Lord I’ll do it, but remember, this was your idea not mine.”- Rev. Stan Whitehouse Stan Whitehouse was only sixteen years old when he enlisted in the Reserve Army in 1942, and by 1943 he was finally a member of the Active Army. He was a Boy Enlistment in the Royal Canadian Engineers during … More No Longer a Boy: World War 2 Reflections From a Choir Boy

“This is My Daughter”: Jeanette Arsenault and Kait.

November 8, 2016

“I call her my warrior woman.” Jeanette Arsenault Best known for her music and social activism over the years, the thing that Jeanette is most proud of is being a mother. Of all the things she has done, which include singing at 2 Olympic Games, recording 7 solo albums and 1 collaboration with her trio … More “This is My Daughter”: Jeanette Arsenault and Kait.

Cancer is their Kryptonite: Ryan and Anne Snyder

November 5, 2016

“You’re either heading toward hope or you’re heading toward death” ~ Ryan Snyder Ryan and Anne both were raised in a Dutch Christian family. Faith was central to their upbringing. An unspoken expectation was felt by both that there was a plan for their lives; college, marriage, house, kids. They were well on their way … More Cancer is their Kryptonite: Ryan and Anne Snyder

The Cancer Series

November 3, 2016

Prince Edward County has been known for a lot of things as of late; fabulous beaches, excellent farming, quaint wineries, sensational countryside, and tasty restaurants. There are many though within our picturesque region of Ontario who have suffered, with great dignity and strength, a devastating cancer diagnosis. People of PEC would like to put a … More The Cancer Series

Old Tapes

July 30, 2016

I recall as a child coming across these audio tapes of a man speaking, and while I was looking for good music and found none, his voice was curious. The stories he told were familiar but not anything I had lived or known, perhaps it was my recollections of adult conversations, and I was awe … More Old Tapes