Carol Olson: Memories of holidays gone but still bring smiles

Oh how I love winter -- the holidays, the hustle and bustle of people buying food and gifts with smiles on their faces that you don t see at other times of the year.

Media All-Stars 2010

Not many media execs have stayed with the same shop for 27 years. Nor can many boast of multiple clients staying with the same firm for decades or more. And only a select few have earned two Media All-Star honors during their career.

Happy birthday, Sir John

What if you throw a party and your guest of honour, your main speaker, tells you he can't make it? You sweat a little, according to Dick Johnston, chair of the Orillia Museum of Art and History's annual Sir John A.[...]

After long wait, Olivia artist publishes first book of poetry

"My best efforts at multiple successes produce only compound Imperfection." From the poem titled "Hmmmmnnn" by Aubrey Brown Parker

'Wii Scream' boy becomes YouTube hit after video reveals Christmas joy

Excerpt: Christmas is an exciting time for most children, but this little boy was so thrilled to receive a Nintendo Wii that footage of his delighted reaction has become a YouTube hit.