Back in 1999, we were introduced to an American participating in an archaeological dig who accidentally awakened a mummy that wreaked havoc on him, and his crew. Rick O’Connell, played by Brendan Fraser, would quickly become a household name as the movie became a smash hit grossing over 155 [Read more]
The bond between people and their dogs is only understandable to those who have dogs. A dog becomes a part of the family. Sometimes your dog might be your best friend. Earlier this year, viewers were introduced to the life of canines through the eyes on the dog itself. “A Dog’s Purpose” has [Read more]
Back in the early 90’s, a team of “easy on the eye” lifeguards took TV viewing audiences by storm. The somewhat cheesy “Baywatch” told the story of Mitch, Stephanie, CJ and crew as they protected their crowded recreational beach from a number of potential dangers. The show, which ran for [Read more]
Back in 2014, movie audiences were introduced to a rag tag group of intergalactic criminals who were forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. It didn’t take long for the loveable criminals to become household names as Peter Quill, Groot, Drax and [Read more]
Sigourney Weaver has had quite a career spanning back to 1979. The three time Academy Award nominee was a relative unknown in Hollywood when she starred in the 1979 Sci-Fi hit “Alien”. The Alien franchise would become an instant classic with sequels leading up to Alien Resurrection in 1997- [Read more]
Three old men find themselves duped out of their money by their bank. Rather than sitting back and just accepting the fact, these lifelong friends decide to take action. Morgan Freeman leads an all-star cast in “Going in Style”- this week’s headline new release. Perhaps inspired by the 2013 [Read more]
(Version française ci-dessous) Last month an advisory from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) placed onerous conditions on credit unions and seemed to be doing favours for Canada’s big banks in the process. The edict, which was slipped through on June 30th when [Read more]
Chances are you’ve heard of Mark Zuckerberg, Martha Stewart and Richard Branson. These high profile CEO’s run multi-billion dollar industries employing thousands across the globe. This week, those big name magnates take a step aside as Boss Baby makes his presence known. Voiced by Alec Baldwin, [Read more]
It seems hard to believe that it was way back in 1933 that the world was first introduced to the giant gorilla known as Kong. In that version of the film, a movie crew visits a tropical island where Kong takes a liking to actress Ann Darrow (played by Fay Wray). He is then captured [Read more]
Many thought that after the tragic and unexpected death of Paul Walker during the filming of Furious 7, the Fast and the Furious franchise would wrap up production without finishing the movie. This was most certainly not the case, as creative use of technology and family allowed producers to finish [Read more]
ORILLIA, ON – Police are warning Ontario residents of counterfeit currency making the rounds, which can leave consumers and vendors as victims in its wake. Since the beginning of 2017, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have received 82 reports of counterfeit bills in its West Region [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Ignited by feedback from local businesses and fanned on by Council’s strategic focus on green initiatives, the Township of Terrace Bay is announcing its 1st trial run for commercial recycling pickup. Beginning this month (July) until the end of the year, business curbside [Read more]
For many kids growing up in the mid 90’s, the Power Rangers were “the big thing”. From schoolyards to backyards, kids would pick their favorite ranger and would be amused for hours as they acted out scenes from the TV Show. Many movies were produced and released along with the making of [Read more]
Are we alone in the universe? This topic has been explored by scientists and astronauts for decades both in movies and in real life. Agents Mulder and Scully gained fame for their X-Files roles which saw them utilizing their FBI connections to explore reports of the unknown. This week, a team of [Read more]
Ice Cube’s claim to fame was as a member of the rap group N.W.A (the band featured in the movie Straight Outta Compton) in the 1980’s. Since then, he has diversified his career to include screenwriting, product endorsements, the formation of a professional basketball league and extensive acting [Read more]
