Gary Doyle doesn’t only have his own talk show on 570News, he also shares his blog about topics of lifestyle, money, health, finances and more.
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There Is No Honour In Killing!
Honour killing is an oxymoron. There is no honour in the practice whether it happens in Canada or a third world nation that refuses to step into this century for whatever reasons. When I heard an Imam speak out I wasn’t surprised. He’s not the first Muslim leader to denounce honour killings, but the more Imams that speak out and are heard beyond the walls of their own Mosques the better. Those of us who are non-Muslim need assurances that this is not something anyone approves of. It’s a case of credibility. It may be denounced by my Pastor or your Rabbi, but to hear it from someone who studies and follows the Koran, that speaks volumes. I get a lot of flak for talking on the show with moderates and not openly inviting zealots on the show. Not going to happen. Nor will I offer a chair to zealots on most topics. I’ve been there already. I’ve interviews Klansmen and Neo Nazis. What I learned from that was I don’t care to give a platform to hate. I want to hear how we are advancing as a society, not what holds us back. We know that already. Give me answers, I’ve heard enough rhetoric.
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My Morning Commute.
The really crappy weather will soon descend upon us. How many are ready? Based on this mornings’ commute, I’d have to say few. Your debit card is not a window scraper. Although I almost hit a woman merging onto the Expressway at University who cleared about two cards worth from her windshield and one cards
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You Can’t Get There From Here, and Still Be Sane.
Two weeks ago I drove 13 hours, one way, to Rock Hill, South Carolina. So, this past weekend, one would think a trip to Kingston to celebrate my mother’s birthday would be a no bladder break cruise down the 401. Wrong! Between construction sites, without construction workers, rubber neckers who backed up traffic for miles
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Happy Fir Tree Day To You Too!
I live in Waterloo. I openly praise the City for the look and feel of the Uptown. I scratch my head at the egg-shell walking in Northdale, the ludicrous overnight parking restrictions and my tax bill. I applauded when the City was named one of the most intelligent in the world and last night I
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We’re All In This Together.
The U.S. was once called the “Melting Pot.” Where peoples of all nations were welcome to come and pursue their own dreams. Canada was then called the “Salad Bowl.” You could come here too and we wouldn’t expect you to melt into the crowd because, like a salad, we’ll respect all the individual ingredients just
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We The Sheeple.
On the way home yesterday, I stopped to pick up water. Yes, I have one of those office-type water jug systems in my house. Not the point. The place where I pick up water is in a plaza in Waterloo that is also home to “Service Ontario.” The line up was long and made me
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No Brainer
The decision has been made. The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium will be renovated. The roof will be raised to accommodate another one thousand patrons, plus amenities. The cost to the taxpayer……minimal. The best way to get your way, is to pay for it yourself and not expect the over-burdened taxpayer to dig any deeper. The debate
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There’s No Place Like Home.
When is one week in the warm climate of the south not enough? The first day you return. My wife and I enjoyed our time in the Carolinas last week. Too much food, too much fun and not enough golf balls. I do have a list of observations about the American South. First of all,
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Pick It Up!
Cigarette butts are the most littered item world wide. It was suggested, by someone else, that the filter tips on smokes should be made of an edible product that freshens the breath of the user. Come up with that, and problem solved! Until that happens we will be stepping on used cancer sticks just about
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Flurries.
There have been many flurries reported this week in the Ontario Hockey League. Teams are trading players and draft picks like they’ve finally made it to the big table at a poker tournament. So far, the Rangers have resisted, but Windsor, Niagara and the Soo have been drinking the Kool-aid. This is where Major Junior
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Somewhere In My Middle
There is a new study today that “suggests” alcohol may be bad for your health. This is not, the red wine a day is good for you type study, this one ties regular alcohol usage to the prevalence of breast cancer. Not to mention what it does to your breath, your head ache, your liver,
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Gentlemen: Assume The Position.
Welcome to MO-vember! That mythical month where men of all ages are encouraged to ignore their upper lips as a way of educating and fund-raising for the fight against prostate cancer. Here’s the problem. Statistics will tell you that more men will grow their “stache” than will make an appointment and get a prostate exam.
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Welcome to 7-B, Wherever You Are.
It is appropriate that the 7-billionth human will be born on Halloween. It is a scary future for 7-B, whoever and wherever you are. I don’t believe there is a special prize for you, outside of notoriety and anonymity at the same time. Because we can’t be sure who you are, or where you’re entering
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Snap, Crackle and Hiss.
According to the Wall Street Journal, there’s a growing group of audiophiles who are shunning their CDs and their MP3′s and their I-PODs and going retro. I read the headline and said “Vinyl Rocks!” The problem is this group is buying up walkmans at garage sales and listening to cassettes! I had a couple of
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Making A List…
The Daily Mail, has published the definitive list of things women change about their man’s appearance. I only bring it up, because after wearing ties on a regular basis for 35 years, my wife insists I’ve become colour blind. At the top of the list is “dress sense.” Guys, it means we don’t have any.
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HO HO OH NO!
Two months from right now, the presents will be opened, the kids will be lost in their new treasures, the clean-up or pretty paper will be underway and the turkey will be in the oven. Three months from now, the bills will arrive in the mail. We vowed for years to cutback on Christmas spending
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I Don’t Hate, But I Do Dislike Mondays.
What is it about mondays? A Facebook, and real life friend, went on a rant this morning about people complaining all the time on a Monday. He missed the irony, but I felt obliged to underline it and send it back to him. I stopped at Timmys’ this morning for an extra large cup of
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I’ll Give You A Sign!
So the Schneiders Plant on Courtland Avenue is closing and is on valuable real estate. So, expect a new development of some sorts on the 25 available acres. And, another visible piece of our history will be gone. Meanwhile, they are going to save the Schneiders sign on the 401 that always reminds me I’ll
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R.I.P. Red Hots!
Sometimes history matters. Take the case of Maple Leaf Foods moving production to Hamilton and closing its’ iconic Kitchener Schneider’s Plant. It is sad, because the new, state of the art, Hamilton facility should be in Kitchener. Because history matters. I understand the need to modernize and remain competitive and the Courtland Avenue facility is
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But Baby It’s Cold Outside.
My favourite newspaper headline of all time is still “Apathy Forces Cancellation.” That’s the impression I get whenever we talk about these “Occupy” protests. I don’t see big numbers, I don’t see confrontations on the front lines between outraged protesters and peace keepers and I don’t see politicians responding, or participating. A good protest has
