This grand two-storey home has sat alone on a beach in the village of Bernières-sur-Mer, in Normandy, France, looking toward England across the English Channel. The house became a landmark for the troops because...
By Sid Chaurasia It’s that time of the year when the heavy blankets are taken out from their cupboards, the pantry is stocked with cocoa mix, and the holiday tickets are purchased. It’s that...
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation In late September, I was honoured to join a tree-planting and circle of reflection commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Together with Minister Steven...
By Wanda Wierzbicki I had a sneak peak at the new outdoor orangutan exhibit at the Toronto Zoo and it is fabulous. It’s big and spacious and different from anything else at the zoo....
Our Annual General Meeting will be in person this year By Kathy Rowe The fall weather has certainly brought us some stunning foliage colours this year. My October walks through local trails were a...
OCTOBER 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Firefighters Cycle Through Table of contents: Work continues on Port Union waterfrontLeave the leaves! They’re too valuable to be taken awayMiriam Toews’ Fight Night is humorous and a joy to...
By David Adamson, Past President On August 27, Branch 258 closed its doors at 45 Lawson Road. On September 16, the Branch opened its lovely new building at 305 Morrish Road to members. Formerly...
By Kathryn Stocks On September 15, the Scarborough Walk of Fame inducted 10 community members from local, national and world stages in a well-run and thoroughly enjoyable ceremony at Scarborough Town Centre. The last...
By Julie Kish Fight Night by Miriam ToewsBloomsbury Publishing, 2021 I must confess that I’m not often a fan of the books that are nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. My literary tastes usually...