Tag Archives: Tim Hortons

100 Reasons To Not Kill Yourself: #51.

Posted on 2019/03/31 by The Hook

Today’s post may not make me any friends in health and fitness circles but you can’t have everything, right? Taking a day-by-day approach to your mental health means making the most of each day and food will always play a … Continue reading →

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100 Reasons To Not Kill Yourself: #57.

Posted on 2019/03/19 by The Hook

I have a confession to make. It’s one that will shock some of you and inspire a few of you to utter the words, “Is the Hook serious? How is this even possible?” The truth is, while I am rarely … Continue reading →

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Eyes Wide Shut? Not Quite…

Posted on 2018/01/09 by The Hook

We’ve all heard of beauty that takes one’s breath away; it is the stuff of legend. And Hallmark made-for-TV movies. But this one is in a class all by itself, friends… A young lady, a visitor to my hometown, the … Continue reading →

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How Cold Is It In Canada, Really?

Posted on 2018/01/07 by The Hook

It’s so cold in Canada… ONE)  “I just saw a beaver hire a construction crew to build his… well, I’m not allowed to say the word… but you get it right?  It was too cold for Mr. Beaver to be … Continue reading →

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A Workplace Conversation With The Hook.

Posted on 2017/01/28 by The Hook

To clarify, this is not a “The Hook Vs. An Unsuspecting Traveler” post. However, even though it may not be as long as you like, I hope you’ll find this satisfying nonetheless. And yes, for your information, I have spoken … Continue reading →

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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Canada.

Posted on 2016/12/22 by The Hook

Thanks to the glorious power of the interweb at least one of the ten people reading this hails from somewhere other than my home and native land. It’s a fact. Google it. This post is for all of the non-Canucks … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Yannick Bisson.

Posted on 2016/06/27 by The Hook

(Yes, that Yannick Bisson, kids. It really is a Murdoch Monday.) As I often tell the wife, this is the big one. Of course, like the wife, I’m sure you’re having some doubts… Well dispel them now, friends. In my … Continue reading →

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Just A Tidbit For You Today.

Posted on 2016/06/24 by The Hook

But what a tidbit… Or, if you prefer, “Why I’ll never discuss who might have died on The Walking Dead season finale while I’m at the Bell Desk again.” ME:  Hello, Robert speaking… how may I kill you? GUEST:  Uh… … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons Breakfast Television Should Include Niagara Falls.

Posted on 2015/02/21 by The Hook

So our good friend, Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati, has proposed a new morning show feature on Toronto’s Breakfast Television: Live weekly hits from Niagara Falls.  Anyone out there wondering how yours truly feels about that? Anyone? Bueller? Now that … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Shaun Majumder.

Posted on 2015/01/29 by The Hook

Mr. Majumder, You’re a world-class comic and not a psychic, but surely you realize what this post is all about, right? Your “This Beautiful Country” segment on this week’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes has not won you any new … Continue reading →

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