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CG&A Communications celebrates 30 years. To commemorate the occasion Chris George reflects on the company’s development. This is part six of a six-part series, 10 selected highlights from 2019 – 2023 when the company experienced adventures with copyright, politics, and writing. In operating out of quaint Almonte, CG&A Comm has had a successful period growing…
From the By George scribes at CG&A COMMUNICATIONS here’s to a healthy and happier 2024! Cheers! Our bons mots to cheer in the New Year. NEW YEAR TOASTS – Here’s to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; here’s to things that are yet to come and to the memories…
As is the tradition around our workshop, throughout the Christmas season the By George elves will be provided merry quotes, seasonal facts, and interesting trivia to add frothy cheer to your days. Enjoy diving into our virtual eggnog bowl. Take up a glass and join the party through December. Cheers! With Eggnog, you know the…
The By George elves have selected a few very funny Christmas memes that have been found this season on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. (Right click on the meme below. You can copy or save it and then share it in an email or in social media to help spread the joy of the season.) And…
This year Canada’s national newspaper the Globe and Mail presented a Holiday Treats Bracket competition that had readers vote for their favourite Christmas sweets. What a great idea (and the elves at the By George workshop wished they had thought of it first)! Here are the results of the paper’s competition… you will have to…
Source: “The American Beacon,” Norfolk, December 24, 1817 Author: Anonymous While the little boys cry ‘merry Christmas is coming,’ Shall I be as dull as a water-drunk log? No! I’ll sing you a song (for we bards must be humming) And the burden shall still be, Beware of Egg-nog. When the bowl mantles over the…
Eggnog Scones Servings: Makes 8 scones Eggnog scones ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter, grated or cut into bits Chopped chocolate or fresh or frozen cranberries (optional) 1 cup eggnog, plus extra for brushing Eggnog scones method: Preheat the oven to 425 F. In a…
It is unsettling to consider why the Trudeau government has been so evasive on a review of the facts relating to the CCP’s activities in Canada. Last month I wrote two columns detailing specific reasons why Canadians must demand a thorough investigation of the seemingly tight relationship between the Trudeau government and the CCP. Links…
The Niagara Independent, June 30, 2023 – Many Canadians now appreciate the full context of Justin Trudeau’s comment back in 2015, when he surmised that Canada would become the “first post-national state.” Having just become Prime Minister of the country, Trudeau stated in that often-quoted New York Times interview, “There is no core identity, no…
The Niagara Independent, June 16 & 23, 2023 – A week has passed since the PM’s special rapporteur David Johnston exited from the growing controversies swirling around the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) influence within Canada. What began with serious questions about the CCP’s interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections has morphed into a…
Yassou, Our family just arrived back from a two week odyssey in Greece. We visited ancient ruins in Athens, Delphi, and Meteora, and then enjoyed hikes on a couple of islands. In these posts we have shared some of our adventures and insights on what was a fantastic vacation. While in Athens The trek to…
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 presents ten facts about Queen Victoria and why Canadians have so much to celebrate with this Queen and her significant contributions to the founding of our Nation and its government. 1. Queen Victoria was born Alexandrina Victoria on May 24, 1819. More than 200 years later, Canadians celebrate the birth date of this…
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…