Cornwall’s Fire Chief has been doing a little moonlighting – for a good reason. Pierre Voisine has been putting his musical talents to good use by trying to boost public awareness about testing smoke alarms. Here’s Chief Voisine’s latest video…
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[VIDEO] -Cornwall’s Fire Chief Is A Video Star
Posted in All Stories, News & Sports, Nida Drake, Whats Happening Tagged with: Chief Pierre Voisine, Cornwall fire services
Newest ‘Coronation Street’ Cast Member Is A Canadian Actor
An actor originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, is joining the cast on the popular long-running British soap opera ‘Coronation Street’. Cassidy Little left St. John’s to pursue a comedy career in the United Kingdom and wound up joining the British Royal…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: Actor, British, Cassidy Little, Coronation Street, long-running, Newfoundland, paralympian, TV soap
At $59 Million, This Oakville Mansion Is Canada’s Most Expensive Residential Property
The ‘Crown Jewel” on Lake Ontario is for sale, and with an asking price of $59 million, it’s currently Canada’s most expensive residential property – according to MLS. Chelster Hall is the massive country estate of retired beer company executive…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: Estate, expensive, extravagant, Hugo Powell, Labatt, Mansion, MLS, Oakville, waterfront
Murder Suspect Surrenders To Police
The woman wanted in connection to a murder in an Ottawa hotel room has surrendered to police. 32 year old Crystal Bastien is in custody facing a charge of first degree murder. This is in relation to the capital’s 14th homocide…
Posted in All Stories, News & Sports, Nida Drake, Whats Happening Tagged with: Crystal Bastien, Mohamed Mana, murder, Ottawa police
[Video] 11-Year Old Ukulele Whiz Kid Has Mad Skills
Watch this 11-year-old ukulele whiz kid stun onlookers with an impressive performance at a park in Taipei, Taiwan. Feng Xiaoxiao has been teaching himself how to play the instrument for the last few years at his home. He was filmed…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: amazing, child star, Classical Gas, Mason Williams, protege, skillful, ukulele, Viral Video
What? Mayochup Won’t Be Sold In Canada
Like it or not, Heinz ‘Mayochup’ is now a thing. Bottles of the blended sauce, made from mayonnaise and ketchup, will be available for purchase in the U.S. later this month. Heinz’s announcement of the condiment back in April was…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: condiment, D.I.Y., Heinz, homemade, Ketchup, Mayochup, mayonnaise, not available in Canada
You Better Bee-lieve It!
Staff at Ottawa City Hall is reviewing an application to make Ottawa a “bee city”. Councillor Keith Egli says while there are already projects promoting bee health, such as a community garden program, the city needs more initiatives for “strengthening…
The Return Of An Iconic Cirque du Soleil Show
The Cirque du Soleil show Alegria will mark its 25th anniversary next year with big-top shows of an updated spring production in Montreal, and through most of August 2019 at the Zibi site in Gatineau! Performed more than 5,000 times…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: 25th Anniversary, Alegria, big top, Cirque Du Soleil, Gatineau, iconic, updated, Zibi
Coyote ‘Decoy’ Being Tested At Andrew Haydon Park
If you happen to live near Andrew Haydon Park, in the city’s west end, don’t be surprised to see something a little odd along the shore line. The city is “employing” a decoy coyote to discourage geese from settling in,…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: Andrew Haydon Park, City of Ottawa, decoy coyote, fake coyote, geese, Ottawa, problem, trial
[VIDEO] Best Moment At The Emmys!
The biggest bit of drama at last night’s Emmys didn’t come when someone got a trophy – but when someone got a ring! Director Glen Weiss accepted his Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special (he directed the Oscars),…
Posted in All Stories, News & Sports, Nida Drake, Whats Happening Tagged with: Emmy Awards, Glen Weiss, Jan Svendsen
Timmies’ Smile Cookie Campaign Begins Today
The annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign is underway and runs through September 23rd. All proceeds from a $1 chocolate chunk Smile Cookie will be donated by restaurant owners to local charities, hospitals and community programs. “We are underwriting all…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: Campaign, charities, local, Ottawa, smile cookie, snowsuit fund, tim hortons
Ottawa’s Sandra Oh Is Up For A History Making Emmy Award Tonight
Ottawa-born Sandra Oh will become the first performer of Asian descent to land a lead drama actress Emmy if she wins for her role on the thriller series Killing Eve. In fact, she already made history with the nomination alone.…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: Actor, Avenue O, Emmy Awards, Lorne Michaels, Los Angeles, Ottawa-born, Sandra Oh, SNL
Fall Season Is Looking Good
Now this sounds like something we can handle. Forecasters at The Weather Network says most Canadians can expect a full fall season with near or even above-normal temperatures and a steady transition to winter over the next two months or…
Posted in All Stories, News & Sports, Nida Drake, Whats Happening Tagged with: Chris Scott, fall forecast, Weather Network
[Video] Paul McCartney Deconstructs A Dozen Beatles Classics For GQ
The Beatles met Elvis Presley only once, at his home in Los Angeles while they were on their second US Tour in August 1965. Remembering the occasion for a Wired Autocomplete interview online, Paul McCartney says, “It was just like…
Posted in Steve Boyton, The Lounge, Whats Happening Tagged with: Beatles songs, Elvis Presley, GQ, Interview, John Lennon, new album, Paul mccartney, The Beatles, Tour, video, Wired
And The Nominees Are……
So which toys are worthy of going into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year? We’ll find out in early November. The Hall has announced the nominees for the 2018 induction class, and here’s a list of the 12 finalists:…
Posted in All Stories, News & Sports, Nida Drake, Whats Happening Tagged with: National Toy Hall of Fame, tickle me elmo
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