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CHANTYL PETERSON’S GIFT OF LIFE

Chantyl Peterson was your typical five-year old - all smiles and adventure. That is until the nose bleeds and constant bruising started. Who could foresee how a New York firefighter, a bone marrow match and 9/11 would come together in Chantyl's life. (more…)
Bob Jones
December 1, 2019
Life Stories

Douglas Blades: A Long Way From East Pubnico

Douglas Blades never imagined he would travel across Canada, become a regional director for a national corporation or live to age 91. Growing up in East Pubnico with a Grade 8 education, dreams carried folks only as far as West Pubnico, on the other side of Pubnico Harbour. (more…)
Bob Jones
November 10, 2019
Life Stories

WHY WE REMEMBER

There were over 37 million soldiers and civilians casualties during what is known as "The Great War." 17 million deaths and over 20 million wounded give WWI the dubious distinction of being one of the bloodiest wars in history. Approximately 63,000 of the dead were Canadians. My grandfather fought for Canada at Vimy Ridge in 1917. (more…)
Bob Jones
November 10, 2019
Life Stories

GARRATTS RECOUNT DARK ODYSSEY WITHOUT BITTERNESS

Kevin and Julia Garratt are surprising Canadians. The CBC and CTV have listened to their ordeals under Chinese arrest. The Globe and Mail published a feature length interview with the Garratts. What's so surprising is the interviewers' unexpected encounters with grace. (more…)
Bob Jones
November 6, 2019