Category Archives: PEOPLE

BROCK MEMORIAL

Posted on October 30, 2012 by bilyreid

I managed to take in the small but distinguished ceremony at St. Saviour’s church (the Brock Memorial Church) in the Village of Queenston the day before the major re-enactment. Queenston is twinned with St. Peter Port, Guernsey, birthplace of General … Continue reading →

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THREE AMIGOS

Posted on October 25, 2012 by bilyreid

My attendance last night at a local Toastmaster contest allowed me to meet two longtime colleagues. THREE AMIGOS On my left is Chris Ford. I first met Chris at a defence course at the Royal Military College, Kingston. Subsequently Chris … Continue reading →

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CAMP X

Posted on October 22, 2012 by bilyreid

Driving home from Niagara last week, I made a determined effort to finally locate Camp X of WWII spy fame. Laugh out loud!! Turns out to be a 15 minute walk from my favourite Lake Ontario bird watching location, Thickson’s … Continue reading →

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BATTLE OF QUEENSTON HEIGHTS

Posted on October 18, 2012 by bilyreid

October 13th was the 200 anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights, first major British and Canadian victory in the War of 1812. Lose Queenston and you lose Canada…..it was just that simple! Since one of my ancestors actually fought … Continue reading →

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BRITISH HOME CHILD DAY

Posted on September 29, 2012 by bilyreid

September 28 is the annual British Home Child Day in Ontario as established by a bill passed in the Provincial Legislature one year ago. Preamble to the Bill states that, “Between 1869 and the late 1940s, during the child emigration … Continue reading →

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RED SHOE PUB, MABOU, NOVA SCOTIA

Posted on September 6, 2012 by bilyreid

The Red Shoe Pub, owned by the famous Rankin sisters on Cape Breton Island,  has apparently become victim of yet another crime. Someone has walked off with last remaining eponymous wooden red shoe from the front window. http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/09/05/cape-bretons-famous-red-show-pub-mulling-what-to-do-after-titular-shoe-stolen/ Two years … Continue reading →

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THE NEED FOR SPEED

Posted on August 17, 2012 by bilyreid

Recent visit to Calabogie Motorsports Park in Calabogie, Ontario. The purpose built racetrack winds its way through the rolling landscape of the Calabogie Highlands in Eastern Ontario and provides an excellent test of high speed driving skills. MUSTANG EXPERIENCE Souped-up … Continue reading →

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GABRIELLE GIFFORDS

Posted on July 24, 2012 by bilyreid

What with the spate of horrific shootings lately it was most welcome news to see the recovery progress of one shooting victim from over a year ago…..former Congresswomen Gabrielle Giffords. The two pictures below show her on holiday in the … Continue reading →

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JOE MCNALLY

Posted on July 20, 2012 by bilyreid

JOE MCNALLY Caught Joe McNally’s  recent Canadian tour stop in Ottawa. Joe is a world famous photographer based in New York who has been a professional photographer for over 30 years and who has shot several covers for National Geographic. … Continue reading →

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FOMENT

Posted on June 21, 2012 by bilyreid

DANIEL RICHARDSEN Daniel Richardsen is a talented and ambitious young man who also happens to be a good friend of mine. This week he launched a new literary review magazine, FOMENT, which has received the attention of two of Canada’s … Continue reading →

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