When my wife and I moved here to live full-time on our country property, my neighbour Hughie McKee, the farmer next door, came over to inspect the foundation that the backhoe had just dug to prepare … [Read more...]
We Need to Stay in Touch – But Can Community Newspapers Survive?
It’s getting harder than ever to know what’s happening around here. A couple of months ago, Metroland announced that 70 of its community newspapers in Ontario would be shutting down their print … [Read more...]
Finding Larkspur – now available
Dan Needles shares laughter yet again with his new book, Finding Larkspur, A Return to Village Life is now available in softcover. Finding Larkspur, A Return to Village Life is an insightful and … [Read more...]
‘TRUE PASTRY GLOVES’ – STUMBLING THROUGH THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
This past summer, an old friend of mine asked me to serve as an honorary citizenship judge for the annual Canada Day “reaffirmation” ceremony he supervises in my hometown. It took place on the main … [Read more...]
Pre-order Dan’s newest book!
Dan Needles shares laughter yet again with his new book, Finding Larkspur, A Return to Village Life is available in softcover on October 7th. Finding Larkspur, A Return to Village Life is an … [Read more...]