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One For James: James Bidgood’s Legacy 

One For James: James Bidgood’s Legacy 

They were best friends.  James and Jason. Jason Alexander is on the left, James Bidgood is on the right. They grew up in the tiny hamlet of Norwood ON. They did everything together including sitting backward in their parents station wagon and waving at the cars behind them. On February 19th 2015, everything changed. James

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February 19, 2016

Running FOR Your Mind: Julie Vallieres’ Story

Running FOR Your Mind: Julie Vallieres’ Story

Bell Let’s Talk Day is over, but mental health is still here.  We need to keep talking.  We need to keep sharing.  Julie Vallieres believes strongly in educating everyone about mental health.  She has experienced her own  battles and wants to help others.  As a high school teacher at St. Peter Catholic High school Julie

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February 5, 2016

Drumming To The Beat Of Depression: Joe McGillis’ Story

Drumming To The Beat Of Depression: Joe McGillis’ Story

If you know Joe McGillis, you know his energy might put a nuclear plant out of business. He’s a husband, a father, a musician (a drummer to be specific).  He’s a full time high school teacher at St. Peter Catholic Secondary School in Peterborough ON. Joe McGillis also has depression. Joe the drummer and MF

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January 27, 2016

Let’s Talk About Depression & Addiction 

Let’s Talk About Depression & Addiction 

January 27th is Bell Let’s Talk Day.  A day designed to encourage everyone to talk about mental health. A day designed to end the stigma around mental illness and raise awareness. On January 27th, Bell will donate 5¢ more to mental health initiatives for every: Text message sent* Mobile & long distance call made* Tweet

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January 20, 2016

Jeremy’s Sack: Great Gift Ideas

Jeremy’s Sack: Great Gift Ideas

This is a special edition of Get Fit with Jer!  Jeremy is sharing his retail knowledge and giving you unique gift ideas for the not so easy to buy for person on your Christmas list. Jeremy has brought his sack and his Christmas music and is sharing some cool items from the BEST BUY STORE. 

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December 11, 2015

How A Lakefield Mom Became An International Sensation

How A Lakefield Mom Became An International Sensation

It’s what many entrepreneurs dream of, to have your product shared ALL OVER THE WORLD!  That is precisely what happened for Michelle Moore.  After a couple years of constantly crocheting and selling in the local store Trinkets and Treasures in Lakefield ON, MJ’s Off The Hook Designs got a break.  A photo of a blanket

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December 9, 2015

Who Let the Puppies Out?

Who Let the Puppies Out?

I remember getting the text: “the puppies are coming!”. Christine Baayen, my friend, my dog trainer and my dog groomer at The Ugly Pug was waiting and waiting for her baby Holly to have her babies.  The day finally arrived and now she has nine puppies! All nine are doing great.  I’m sorry folks, these

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November 18, 2015

IT’S SUCH A GOOOD VIBRATION.  YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!

IT’S SUCH A GOOOD VIBRATION. YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!

Get Fit with Jer is a regular feature on the blog. Every week we update you on Jeremy Biden’s weight loss goal.  He’s on a mission to lose 100lbs in a year.  He’s working with personal trainers, David Kittner and Amy Hollingsworth of Prowess Strength and Conditioning.  He’s changed his diet and he’s seen incredible

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October 15, 2015