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It was far past due that our family made an odyssey to Greece. Lisa and I were so pleased to have our boys with us. This is a view from Lykavittos Hill with the Acropolis in the background. We stayed in a suburb of Athens – Varkiza – while in the City. This strip of…
Our trip to the interior started with an amazing tour of the ruins in Delphi where we experienced the wonders of the ancient renowned Oracle of Delphi. The row of Ionic columns are made from Parian marble — priceless material in ancient times, shipped and then hauled to the side of this mountain as a…
In the second week of our odyssey we spent it on two islands. First stop: the enchanting isle of Naxos. Here Lisa cannot take a smile off her face as we experienced one of the absolute highlights of our trip (more on this in this post). Naxos is the largest island of the Greece Cyclades…
Santorini is as breathtaking, romantic and magical as they say it is. Even though it is very busy with the continuous stream of cruise ship tourists visiting, the island is a must see. For us, the 12 km hike from the village of Fira to Oia was an amazing day. We loved the idyllic views,…
By George, March 14, 2023 – A few weeks back in my national affairs column in The Niagara Independent I began writing about the headline news relating to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence on Canada’s recent federal elections. The issue when this story broke was whether PM Justin Trudeau and Liberal Party operatives knew…
In the early weeks of 2023, By George Journal featured in its social media Canada’s most renown intellect — Jordan Peterson. Here are the series of memes that attracted a great deal of attention from our followers. (ed. – Right click on the image and “copy”. Go ahead and spread the wisdom!) In the last…
The Niagara Independent, February 17, 2023 – Increasingly our senior-most members of parliament in Ottawa are proving they are tone deaf to the cries of frustration and despair across the country. Each passing week there are examples of PM Justin Trudeau and his cabinet ministers seemingly blind to the financial anxieties many Canadians are shouldering…
Here is an assortment of Valentine wishes featuring Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. (ed. – Right click on the image and “copy”. Go ahead and spread the love today!) Chris George provides reliable PR & GR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer and experienced communicator? Call 613-983-0801 @ CG&A COMMUNICATIONS. Contact: ChrisG.George@gmail.com Return to the…
Here are some of By George’s favourite Valentine wishes from United States President Joe Biden. (ed. – Right click on the image and “copy”. Go ahead and spread the love today!) Chris George provides reliable PR & GR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer and experienced communicator? Call 613-983-0801 @ CG&A COMMUNICATIONS. Contact:…
Here are twenty-five significant events of 1994, the year CG&A Communications opened its doors. The world population reaches 5,670,000,000 (today it is 2 billion more) Jean Chretien is Prime Minister of Canada and Bob Rae Premier of Ontario OJ Simpson’s white Bronco is chased by police LIVE on international news TV series ER and Friends…
The Niagara Independent, December 23, 2022 – Johnny Canuck climbed up onto the knee of Santa Claus to ask him for a few Christmas wishes for the Canuck family. Johnny noticed the weeks leading up to the holiday break were a little different around his house. He was hoping beyond hope that he could get…
System1 is an international marketing company that has identified the top dozen Christmas ads for this Christmas season. The company featured the Top-12 list in the global marketing publication The Drum. In a The Drum interview, Jon Evans, the chief customer officer at System1 stated: “2022 is still going to be a tough Christmas for…
The Cabot Trail Cycling Adventure Day 1 – The Causeway to Baddeck Day 2 – Baddeck to Ingonish, climbing Smokey Day 3 – Ingonish to Meat Cove to Pleasant Bay, climbing North Mountain Day 4 – Pleasant Bay to Glenora Distillery Day 5 – Glenora Distillery to the Causeway 10 FAV Photos Cycling the Cabot…
There are four sizable hills around Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail. Cycling counterclockwise, there is Smokey Mountain (south of Ingonish), North Mountain (east of Pleasant Bay), MacKenzie Mountain (south of Pleasant Bay) and French Mountain (north of Cheticamp). Here are the details on the climbs… Smokey Mountain climb is 7.2 kms from Wreck Cove to the…
A gallery of some remarkable photos of our Queen Elizabeth II, may she rest in peace. Chris George provides reliable PR & GR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer and experienced communicator? Call 613-983-0801 @ CG&A COMMUNICATIONS.
Here are our top ten photos of the ride… Day 1, at the start of our Cabot Trail adventure. Day 2, riding from the Englishtown Ferry. Day 2, atop Smokey. Mission Accomplished. Day 3, Climbing out of Neils Harbour. Day 3, on the way to Meat Cove in Capstick, where the blacktop ended. Day 3,…
Day 1 Route ~ August 29, 2022 (96 km) Starting on TransCanada just north of the Causeway Melford / Upper River Denys / Iron Mines First sign of water at approx. 45 km Whycocomagh Reserve / Whycocomaugh Nyanza Bay / Buckwheat Corner Exit TransCanada on 205 (Shore Road) into Baddeck Baddeck Bay Sojourn (Water Street…
Day 2 Route ~ August 30, 2022 (94 km) Leave Baddeck along Chebucto Road to turn back onto TransCanada Hwy Exit TransCanada onto 312 to the Englishtown Ferry Cross on the ferry and proceed on the 312 to the Clucking Hen Bakery Little River / French River / Wreck Cove General Store Cape Smokey climb…
Day 3 Route ~ August 31, 2022 (81 km) Leaving Ingonish / Lakies Head Exit Cabot Trail to Neils Harbour Neils Harbour to White Point, along White Point Road Continue to Cape North and exit Bay St. Lawrence Road Climb Sugar Loaf to Capstick (where the blacktop ends) Meat Cove From Cape North proceed to…
Day 4 Route ~ September 1, 2022 (76 km) Drove in the rain over the mountain tops of both MacKenzie and French Enjoyed the classic Cabot Trail Lookoffs Began cycling in Petite Etang Through Cheticamp Through Acadian towns with sidetrip on #219 Back onto #19 into Inverness End Day 4 at the Glenora Distillery It…