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RIP Mark Dailey

By all accounts, Mark Dailey was a class act; a true pro who had a wicked sense of humour, a respectable work ethic and terrific instincts for news.  The CITY-TV news anchor and voice lost his second battle with cancer yesterday at the age of 57.  …

The Buxbaum Legacy

Back in 1984 when Komoka resident Hanna Buxbaum was dragged from her car on the 402 and shot to death, it horrified the entire region.  I was working at London radio station CKSL at the time and can recall the shock and  horror at such a terrible crime against one of the city’s pillar families.  …

A Miner Complaint

“Good news judgment”.   It’s something intangible that anyone in the news game must have; the ability to judge how much weight to put on a story, its importance or lack thereof and the tone in which to deliver it. 

Media-minded Man

I’m not sure how he discovered it but Derek turned me on to Jerry Del Calliano and his newsletter and I’m finding his opinions fascinating, timely and thought-provoking.  They’re for anyone in broadcasting or related media businesses. …

Fear in the Forecast

If you visit here regularly you know that I moonlight at Delaware Speedway. I can be found in the observation tower each and every race night (and race afternoon) jotting down notes and uploading photos, tweeting and Facebooking and watching the races intently.   I visit the pit area and chat to drivers when I can.  There are some truly wonderful people involved in racing.  It’s very much a family sport.  …

Crashes Happen

The Super Modified racers are at Delaware Speedway this weekend.  They’re the crazy looking little cars with wings that are direct-drive and have to be push-started but once they get going, they’re the fastest things on asphalt tracks. …