QOL Hugh Kruzel

A neighbour handed me a book. Something out of my normal reading spectrum. I was captivated by the content. Dan Rocheleau recounting of his career arc includes undercover work as well a his later years in the OPP motorcycle cadre. I think you will find it fascinating and a a bit like seeing things you don't want to know about. Be prepared to learn about organized crime and its tentacles.

After year of COVID disconnect Kristy Rousseau and I just happened to overlap at the library. Naturally I asked what she is working on these days. "Operation Smile" was her answer. I just had to find out more! In this episode you will hear about how Canadian doctors, local nurses, and so many others share energy and time to change children's lives.

Julie Aube insists I don't beat around the bush. So this podcast is called "Where to Die"! This conversation takes place at the Hospice in Sudbury. Specifically the site is called The Maison McCulloch Hospice. Julie and I have last talked some years ago. The building is the largest of its kind in Ontario. The recent 10 bed expansion doubled the facility's ability to help individuals and families in the last days of a daughter', a father's, a grandparent's, living.

Join me on this visit to talk about Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Collections Specialist at the Toronto Public Library Reference Library, Jessie Amaolo shares her knowledge of the depth of contents (books, manuscripts, photographs, paintings, letters...) in the collection. On the mantlepiece a pipe, and Deerstalker ready for Holmes and Watson to go sleuthing.

Retired Sudbury couple Susanne and Roger Couture love to travel. They are organizing trips that include more than sun and sand (in fact their next trip is Iceland... pack a sweater) and often has an ecological aspect.

They have developed a relationship with EF Tours and we have a conversation about the values and safe travel focus of this company no matter the destination.

Matt Bonin found solace and purpose in swimming. He has set himself some incredible goals. Starting out as essentially a non-swimmer he rapidly took on personal challenges. There were specific goals and you can discover part of the story here and do a deep dive into his book "Light from Darkness" released March 2024.