When our pioneering ancestors arrived in this wilderness in Western Quebec, and turned it into the homesteads for several thousand strong and proud Canadians, they were confronted with virgin forests of giant trees. After cutting a small clearing and constructing

Saturday night, we had the privilege of attending our local 4-H banquet. This is the night of the year when the local 4-H members and their parents get together to celebrate the accomplishments that the members have made during the

Bullying is named after the way a bull on the farm sometimes acts. Farmers have to deal with boss animals who think that they control the pen, the pasture, the feed bunk and even stalls that are used for sleeping

As we drive anywhere in eastern Canada, we wonder, “Why are the roads so crooked?” Or “Why did they ever build that town or city there?” You probably will have to talk to your grandparents, or dig deep into some

When we first think about the expression ‘full circle,’ we think of fashions when grandma was a girl and wore short shorts and other fashions that ten years later, you wouldn’t be caught dead in. Guess what? A few years

When we take a close look, we ask ourselves “who is really in control?” Most of us have participated in the Terry Fox run for cancer research some time in the last twenty plus years. Although millions if not billions

The Global Positioning System (GPS) was started by the USA Defense in 1978. Early consumer versions were not very precise. The least expensive versions had an accuracy of between one and several meters. In 2022, most commonly used GPS is

Location is something that most chain stores, chain restaurants, car dealerships, etc. base as the number one thing that contributes to the future success of a business. That’s why that Tim Hortons is placed just off the highway and at

Lots of people moving to the Pontiac! Why Pontiac? A recent poll has shown that Quebec is the least likely province to move to. Maybe it has to do with our heritage? Our Pioneers came from many different countries, including

We all need a little inspiration sometime in our life. Some of us have been lucky enough to have been inspired many times. I have had friends who have lost a finger in a farm accident, another friend while cleaning