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Christmas Oreo Balls

Recipe These no-bake Oreo Balls are super easy to make and use only a few ingredients. Give them as Christmas gifts, add them to your cookie exchange trays or make a batch for your family to enjoy! Christmas Oreo Balls … Continue reading

Tim Hortons Partners With Justin Bieber. Yeah, Like Canadian Tire And Kanye West!

So about three years ago No Frills launched their ‘Hauler’ line of clothing and to match the store itself, all items are yellow. I thought great — that’s where I want to buy my bright yellow boxer shorts, scarves, T-shirts … Continue reading

Homemade Potato Soup

Recipe If I had to pick a favourite family recipe that I’ve been eating since I was a kid; homemade potato soup would definitely be one of the top 5. My mom would serve each steaming bowl with a dollop … Continue reading

Low Carb Taco Casserole

Recipe My friend shared this delicious recipe with me that her family enjoys. Even if you are not eating low carb, you’ll enjoy this light but flavourful casserole that is quick and easy to make. It’s also a great way … Continue reading

My New Family Doctor Is Also The Clinic’s Assistant/Receptionist/Cleaning Lady

Have you noticed that our healthcare system is overworked, under appreciated and shrinking faster than a violet under a UV lamp?!?“Knock knock.”“Who’s there?”“Collin.”“Collin who?”“Collin all doctors! Collin all doctors! Five million Canadians need to book an appointment!” I was not … Continue reading

My “Pandemic Pinky Promise Procedure”— Trust Will Set Us Free.

This gd &#%! No good X!!X! Hellish ^?$! of a s**t show pandemic is making us all a little screwy!We’ve gone from lockdowns to grand openings four times in four waves. We almost had the original COVID-19 cornered and then … Continue reading

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Recipe If I was going to be left stranded on a deserted Island and could pick one thing to take with me, it might possibly be a jar of peanut butter. Probably having something to make fire would be a … Continue reading

Dragnet’s Cold Case Files: Port Colborne’s Water

It’s been fourteen years since Port Colborne announced that the city has been losing over a half a million dollars a year in water that just kinda disappeared. Apparently it is still going on, albeit a lot less. Only recently … Continue reading

Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges

Recipe This recipe for potato wedges is my new favourite. The combination of garlic, Italian seasoning and parmesan makes a delicious appetizer or side dish. Be sure to use russet potatoes, for best results. They can be dipped in your … Continue reading

This Column Started To Cross The Border But Ended Up In The Toilet

Man, it feels good to almost get back to normal.After a chaotic election that created unrest instead of change, after the fourth wave of the COVID-19 has eased off until the fifth arrives, after the release of the two Michaels … Continue reading