Recently, the couple at the center of this story told it, and I was there. I’m retelling it here, albeit without some specific, identifying details, because it isn’t my story. But I have two reasons for wanting to share it. 1. I think it’s awesome. 2. It shows once again that, in the words of my former KOOL-FM colleague Brian Bourke, “criminals are stupid”.
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If you are tempted to say, “all lives matter” when you hear the phrase “black lives matter”, click HERE.
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When you live in the country, you watch out for your neighbours. You get to know each other’s routines and you keep an eye out for anything strange. Growing up outside of Smithville, Ontario, we saw it all. Teenagers dropping cases of beer in the reeds near our front pond for safe keeping. A neighbour’s kid, ploughing his car through our flock of ducks as they attempted to cross the road. Trespassing hunters from the city, wandering through our fields and woods, guns loaded, looking for deer. …
Throwback Thursday – Mom P.I. Read More »
The story of Joe has captured the hearts of animal lovers in southwestern Ontario. Â Some dirtbag shot the sweet little kitty with a pellet gun and he was found on the side of a road near death with 17 pellets in his head. Â …
London Police get a rough go in this city.  Sometimes it’s warranted. Sometimes not. When a crowd is allowed to assemble and it gets out of control, as in the infamous riot here a year and a half ago, police get the blame.  When they break up a big mob, they get criticized. …
Brandt’s Randt – You Can’t Always Believe Your EyesRead More »
Brandt’s Randt – You Can’t Always Believe Your Eyes Read More »
I’m not a pot smoker but I have done it in the distant past and I did inhale and hold it. Â It made me paranoid. Â I remember sitting in the corner at a Halloween party long, long ago, convinced everyone there was talking about me! I’ve never been a big fan of huge house parties anyway but that one was possibly my worst experience. I don’t ever plan to get acquainted with a joint again. …
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It looks bad for London Police and for Toronto Police right now in light of two recent incidents. Â …
Brandt’s Randt – A Moment of Calm, Please Read More »
The annual family get-together known as Sharonstock received its annual visit from York Regional Police but this time they used some muscle on the party. Â …
Sharonstock Shut Down Read More »
Going cheap: 2005 Xtrail. Deep green with tan leather interior. Dependable. Always starts in the dead of winter. Â Roomy. Low maintenance. Comfortable. Heated seats. Â All of the electric bells and whistles work. Clean. The only thing wrong is it’s CURSED! Â …
Our radio station is in a nice part of the city. Â It’s in a beautiful building on Richmond Row, the mecca of London’s downtown shopping and dining spots. Â Just so you know that what I’m about to describe isn’t a shack in a derelict district of town. Â …
Weird Week at Work Read More »
An occurrence in St. Thomas yesterday morning made my day as a newscaster. Â …
Story of the Week Read More »