Bruce Forsyth

January 12, 2011

August 2005 It was great seeing you perform at the Live 8 concert, playing The Beatles classics that we all enjoy. However, I would like to point out something I’m sure that a lot of people were thinking: wouldn’t it be nice if Ringo came on stage and performed with you. Now a lot of …

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Jan 12 2011

Would you be terrified if your child joined the military?

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January 12, 2011

April 2007 I would be proud if my daughter wanted to join the military. Maybe I’m alittle biased given that I am a former 13-year former Naval Reservist.My father has also served in the Militia for the past 50 years, mymother served in the RCAF Auxiliary, two of my great uncles served inWWII and that …

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Jan 12 2011

The Dangerous Book For Boys

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January 12, 2011

May 2007 I like the idea of this book. Kids today live too much in a bubble-wrapped world. I have fond memories about playing at the train tracks (still razz my parents about the safety nightmare of that), riding our bikes down really steep hills and sometimes hitting the fence that was right at the …

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Dec 28 2010

Scapegoat or murderer?

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December 28, 2010

January 2008 Regarding, Joe Warmington’s column, Canadian Soldier Kills Taliban (Jan. 3, 2009), I would like to add that although we don’t know exactly what happened, this could be a case of history repeating itself. Anyone not familiar with the story of Lt. Harry “Breaker” Morant, a veteran of the South Africa (Boer) War, should …

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Dec 28 2010

Government vs private sector jobs

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December 28, 2010

October 2009 I have been a government worker for the past 22 years, but have also spent some time working in the private sector, so I do have an opinion on both. I’m not trying to convert anyone to the side of government workers. Anyone who, shall we say, has a dislike of public service …

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Dec 28 2010

Flashing green light, pull to the right

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December 28, 2010

October 2009 I’ve noticed several signs posted around the county about this topic, so maybe this subject bears repeating here: when you see flashing green lights on a car in your rear-view mirror, pull to the right. This is a volunteer firefighter on their way to a fire call. Small towns and rural communities are …

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Dec 28 2010

Service not just overseas

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December 28, 2010

Published in the Barrie Advance 11 November 2009 This time of the year, our thoughts turn to our military veterans; those brave men and women who have donned the uniform of Canada. We particularly honour those who served overseas, in combat zones or on peacekeeping tours, but any person who has honorably served in the …

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Dec 05 2010

Centralia Sam – A legacy of love of family, life and service to country

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December 5, 2010

Published in the Toronto Sun, 2 November 2025 Published in “ON WINDSWEPT HEIGHTS II: Historical Highlights of the Royal Canadian Air Force” – 2015 Edition Published in the Air Force Magazine, Spring 2011 Published on the Royal Canadian Air Force web site, 8 November 2011 Near the town of Centralia, Ontario, north of …

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Nov 07 2010

Now that would be a hoot

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November 7, 2010

Published in the Toronto Sun 15 July 2010 Congratulations to CTV news anchor Lloyd Robertson on his retirement.It is well deserved. Any chance “Count Floyd” (aka SCTV’s Joe Flaherty) will be available to host the retirement dinner? Bruce Forsyth Barrie (Now that would be a hoot)

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Nov 06 2010

Toronto Police did the sensible thing

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November 6, 2010

Published in the Toronto Sun 5 July 2010 Did Toronto Police do the right thing in not confronting the rioters when they were damaging property? I don’t think there is a definitive, black and white answer. Sure police could have charged into the crowd and arrested the terrorist idiots, but that is not always the …

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