Fans of Tim Burton’s movies may already know about Beetle House, the eatery… There’s one in New York City and one in Los Angeles, where “every day is Halloween.” The decor is spooky, the staff dress up like Beetlejuice and…
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Just In Time For Halloween… A Tim Burton Inspired Cookbook!
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: Amazon, Beetlejuice, cookbook, Edward Scissorhands, recipes, The Nightmare before Dinner, Tim Burton
Three Incredibly Bonded St. Bernard’s Find A Forever Home
The Edmonton Humane Society says Goliath, Gunther and Gasket are settling in with their new family in Calgary. The society put out a call last week for someone up to the challenge of handling the three adult St. Bernards, their…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: bonded, Calgarym St. Bernard's, Edmonton Humane Society, Gasket, Goliath, Gunther, happy ending, heart-warming
Keep Your Eye On The Sky After Sunset For The Next Days
If you’ve seen some shooting stars recently, it’s not uncommon at this time of year. That’s because we are under the influence of the annual Orionids meteor shower. This year, the peak date for activity is on the night of…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: celestial, Halleys Comet, meteor shower, October, Oronids, shooting star
Listening To Music While Working Or Studying Can Help Increase Productivity
So, what is the best music for studying or concentrating? Author Dan Jacques wrote an in-depth article on that topic. Here’s a quick overview… The University of Wales undertook a study in 2011 to see how well students were able to…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: concentration, memory, Music, Productivity, research, study, studying
You Can Stop Tweeting #SadBagel Now
With all of the heated discourse on Twitter these days, we needed a unifying distraction, and we found one! You can stop tweeting #SadBagel now. Apple has released a new version of its bagel emoji in the latest update to its…
Big Bird, Oscar The Grouch Puppeteer Caroll Spinney To Retire
The puppeteer who has played Big Bird on “Sesame Street” is retiring after nearly 50 years on the show. Caroll Spinney told the New York Times that Thursday will be his last day on the program, which he joined from…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: 50 year career, Actor, Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Oscar the Grouch, puppeteer, Sesame Street, voice-over
Canadian Mint Introduces The “Armistice” Coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has delivered another amazingly detailed and unique coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The “Armistice” circulation coin features the image of a soldier’s helmet, which represents the number of…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: Armistice, circulation, New, Poppy, Royal Canadian Mint, twoonie
[Video] Kenya Ice Kings Play Their First Away Game
Hockey is for everyone, but being part of an ice hockey team in Africa poses some challenges. Outdoor rinks don’t exist, thanks to the weather. Indoor rinks are scarce. There’s only one in all of East and Central Africa. Finding hockey…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: africa, hockey, Kenya, Kenya Ice Kings, Sidney Crosby, tim hortons
[Video] Scottish Grandmother Reads A Children’s Book To Her Grandson And The World Takes Notice
A children’s book about a three-legged donkey is one of the top selling books in the United States, thanks to a viral video of Scottish grandmother, Janice Clark, reading Craig Smith’s “The Wonky Donkey” to her baby grandson. Her breathless…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: amusing, children's book, Funny, grandson, Scottish grandmother, The Wonky Donkey, top seller, Viral Video
Michael Bublé Early Retirement Rumours “Completely False”
Michael Bublé’s people were in ‘walk-back’ mode this weekend, after what’s being called a ‘misunderstanding’ between Michael and a journalist. His management team had to issue a statement Sunday afternoon saying that that contrary to many reports, Michael Bublé is…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: announcement, correction, Daily mail, false, Interview, Michael Buble, not, retirement, rumours, Statement, walk back
“My Own Piece Of Art History” Even If Half Of It Has Been Shredded
The winning bidder for a Banksy painting that self-destructed during an auction last week has decided to keep it and go through with the purchase. Sotheby’s auction house said a female European collector was the successful bidder, agreeing to pay…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: art history, Auction, Banksy, bid, shocking, shredder, Sothebys, viral
NCC Seeking A Name For The Ottawa River South Shore Riverfront Park
The National Capital Commission’s brand-new, Ottawa River South Shore Riverfront Park needs a new, less cumbersome name, and you can help. The NCC is inviting suggestions from the public to name the sweeping nine-kilometre-long green space that follows the river along…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: committee, Contest, guidelines, NCC, new name, Ottawa River South Shoreline Riverfront Park
Ontarian’s Will Be Able To Legally Purchase Pot In A Week
Starting a week from today, people in Ontario will be able to legally buy marijuana at a government-run online store. Orders will be shipped to customers for a $5 delivery fee using Canada Post. Visitors to the website must first…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: Cannabis, FAQs, marijuana, OCS, October 17th, one week, online, Ontario, Pot, Shipping, website
According To Peta, The Real Star Of “A Star Is Born” Is Charlie
If you’ve seen Bradley Cooper’s ‘A Star Is Born’, you know the real star is ‘Charlie’ the labradoodle, Bradley Cooper’s own dog. Charlie is such a scene stealer that PETA has created a brand-new honour just so it could bestow…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: A Star Is Born, award, Bradley Cooper, Charlie, PETA, scene stealer
Cow’s Milk Vodka? Why Not! Introducing “Vodkow”
Canadian Dairy farmers stand to lose market share, and perhaps even their livelihoods in the wake of the new USMCA trade deal between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Ovid McDonald, the founder of Dairy Distillery in Almonte, has come up…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: Almonte, cows milk vodka, Dairy Distillery, Neil McCarten, Ovid McDonald, permeate, Vodkow
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St Luke Family Harvest Day
October 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm -
Jewel 98.5 Presents John McDermott Trio Celebrating 25 Years!
October 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm -
“Paint the Town” 9th Annual Art Show and Sale
November 3 @ 10:00 am - November 4 @ 4:00 pm -
Chartwell Retirement Residences Annual Bazaar 2018
November 3 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm -
Fall Turkey Supper At Aylmer United Church
November 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
