Ernie Coombs’ Legacy Is Still Being Felt Today

For many Canadian kids who grew up in the 60′s well into the 90′s, their childhoods always had something called the Tickle Trunk and a dog named Finnegan among them. Ernie Coombs who portrayed the popular children’s character Mr. Dressup still continues to delight and inspire generations of people the… Read more“Ernie Coombs’ Legacy Is Still Being Felt Today”

The Danny J Show Memories: At The Pop Machine (July 13, 2009)

Before I get to this video post, a little back story: From 2007-2013 I did a youtube show called The Danny J Show in which I posted videos I made with my friends or by myself. And as you can expect, after I closed that channel I thought all my… Read more“The Danny J Show Memories: At The Pop Machine (July 13, 2009)”

Digital Art Spotlight: Back To The Future 35th Anniversary

EDITOR’S NOTE: This will mark the first in a new feature on my site where I shine a light on my digital art and tell the story behind it, what inspired me, how I went about creating it and the tools of the trade I use. This Year (July 4th,… Read more“Digital Art Spotlight: Back To The Future 35th Anniversary”

Lambton Generating Station

The Lambton Generating Station was a coal-fuelled power plant located on the St. Clair River near Corunna, Ontario, delivering up to 950 MW of power to the grid. It is owned by Ontario Power Generation. The plant previously had a total generating capacity of 1,976 MW, prior to the permanent shutdown of generating units 1 and 2 (of four) in October 2010. The remaining… Read more“Lambton Generating Station”

Bugs Bunny Turns 80

80 years ago today, (July 27, 1940 to be exact) Bugs Bunny made his debut. Created by Leon Schlesinger Productions (later Warner Bros. Cartoons) Bugs is an anthropomorphic gray and white rabbit or hare who is famous for his flippant, rousing personality. He is also characterized by a Brooklyn accent, his portrayal as a trickster, and his… Read more“Bugs Bunny Turns 80”

NHL Legend Eddie Shack Dies at 83

Eddie Shack, the larger than life hockey player who played for six NHL Teams from 1959-1975 died yesterday at 83. Known by his many legions of fans as “The Entertainer” and “The Nose” Born in Sudbury Ontario, Shack’s playing career started with the Guelph Biltmores playing for five seasons starting… Read more“NHL Legend Eddie Shack Dies at 83”