Tag Archives: Canada

On This Canada Day, Show Your Pride

Posted on July 1, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Fly the Flag (July 1, 2025) It’s not new, but it definitely is different this year. The threat of becoming the 51st state has united Canadians as never before. It takes just one common ‘enemy’ to make it happen. We … Continue reading →

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On This Day in 1880

Posted on June 24, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“O Canada” Performed for the Very First Time Moon inconjunct Uranus? Hmm. Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.

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An American Road Trip Across Southern Ontario

Posted on June 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Kodachrome (2017) Sometimes, I choose Netflix shows because of their titles. This one caught my eye because I’m presently having a Fujifilm developed through one of the last remaining shops to do that in Toronto. We’ll see what comes out … Continue reading →

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This Filming Location is Listed as “Windermere Manor”

Posted on June 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Switching Channels (1988) I was living in England by the time this film was released on an unsuspecting public. But, having a weather eye open for familiar settings, I noticed that the weekend away scenes were shot with a backdrop … Continue reading →

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The Night They Burned the Windermere House Down

Posted on June 18, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“The Long Kiss Goodnight” (February 27, 1996) It must have been something to behold: In 1996, a fire broke out during the filming of The Long Kiss Goodnight, resulting in the destruction of the 127-year-old Windermere House. The cause of the … Continue reading →

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My Two Cents’ Worth on the Issue of Pipelines

Posted on June 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Coast to Coast? Or Just BC to Ontario? So, here’s the thing: the oil patch in Alberta is looking to get its liquid gold to markets around the world. As part of the boycott to trade with the United States, … Continue reading →

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Who Will Buy This Wonderful Moment?

Posted on May 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

658 Manly Street, Midland, Ontario, Canada Call Jack Waltenbury on 1-705-529-5328.

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“Elbow’s Up” Comes from “Mr. Hockey” Himself

Posted on May 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Gordie Howe (March 31, 1928 – June 10, 2016) I’m sure hockey fans would know, but the rest of the world might be slightly mystified with the latest Canadian anti-tariff saying, “Elbows Up”. Gordie Howe was the complete package. He … Continue reading →

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That’s Why It’s Called a Confederation

Posted on May 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Is Canada Really United? There are warning signs that a couple of provinces may be thinking of going their own way, and leaving the country. Admittedly, that will leave a hole in the middle of the map should they succeed … Continue reading →

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Canada’s P.M. Walked a Tightrope and Survived the Test

Posted on May 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Carney Meets Trump (May 6, 2025) What can I say? This meeting was fraught, right from the start, but diplomacy kept it from devolving into a Zelenskyy confrontation of epic proportions. Canada chose the right man for the job. That … Continue reading →

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