Reflections from Crumbly Acres

It appears as if there is great concern over the proposed provincial project: a damn across Bala Falls. Those opposed are quite busy with po...

Editorialising vs. Reporting in the new millennium It seems as if news has become roadkill on the information highway. No longer do we have ...

Muskoka sunsets in the shoulder season.

The history of the development of our area is quite an interesting one. I have found several sources, including books specifically about Mu...

WebCams in Muskoka

A new project, Bala Falls Hydro Dam , has spawned much excitement in our quiet town. Those posting on the " Save the Bala Falls ...

The first thing a writer needs to do is to read a lot, and write more. Then, begin by organizing your thoughts. I write my blog ( there are ...

Jack Hutton, an legend in Bala, gives Brian his list for the day. Jack is the president of the Meals on Wheels Project in Bala. Sue Gurr i...

It seems as if every media outlet is spending a lot of time interviewing the people around me. No longer do we speak to those who have infor...

It is my feeling that CBC owes Canadian athletes a huge apology. From that horrid “Are you disappointed?” question to athletes who managed t...