Canada Day in Kanata!

(pictured above: did YOUR Canada Day include a tour of the inside of a garbage truck?

939 BOB FM was proud to be part of the wonderful Canada Day in Kanata celebrations at Walter Baker Park! Thousands of people enjoyed some great entertainment, food on a stick and exciting midway rides. At one point I walked through the crowd, just taking it all in...when I came upon something that I had never seen before. There was quite a long line-up, so naturally I needed to see what all the fuss was about. People were lined up to get inside the cab of a garbage truck! Yes, there was a full sized garbage truck that had opened its doors just for Canada Day, and it was drawing quite a crowd. Had to get a picture of that. Hope everyone had a great Canada Day!!

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Pictured Above: the crowd awaits the unveiling of the Dalton McGuinty statue

On the Bench with the Bobston Red Sox

(pictured above) Hammer gives a stern warning to the members of the Bobston Red Sox, of the famed Barrhaven mixed slo pitch league. In this photo, players are being chewed out because 'someone' forgot a bottle opener.

Kanata Centrum City Walk Youth Talent Show!

A great time was had by all at the Kanata Centrum City Walk Youth Talent Show! Twenty singers took to the stage and showed just how much talent we have in the Ottawa area! In the junior category, congratulations go to Michelle Kerr (1st place), Lindsay White (2nd) and Hayley Doelman (3rd)! In the senior category, Shayne Orok took first place, Katy Maltby 2nd and Kelsey Vaz was third! Well done! Kudos to organizers Sheila Greene and the Kanata Centrum City Walk, Colin, Erin, Madison and Alexander!

Sandy, meet Sandy!

Had a fabulous afternoon at the Big Sky Animal Sanctuary in Kemptville! Loved meeting my name-sake face to face (pictured above) Sandy, the three pound miniature pot bellied pig. She's tiny and sweet, only four weeks old. I'm amazed that I didn't take her home! Sandy is just one of many rescued animals at Big Sky, looking for a home! Don't forget about Big Sky's most important annual fundraiser, 'Animalfest' this weekend, details on my previous blog posting. www.bigskyranch.ca

Big Sky owner Andy Parent with Sandy the teeny pig!

(above) this is Rocky, who was adopted while I was at Big Sky today! Just one more good news story

Join us at 'Animalfest' for Big Sky Ranch!!

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Don't miss 'Animalfest' in support of the Big Sky Animal Sanctuary, Saturday June 19 and Sunday June 20th at the North Grenville Community Centre, Kemptville!
This is Big Sky's biggest, and most important annual fund raising event of the year to help provide a safe haven for the ever-increasing number of animals that are arriving at the ranch.

The line-up is looking amazing!!!

Big Sky’s favourite residents
Kids’ Carnival with GIANT slides, jump house, maze, dunk tank, clowns, jugglers,
face painters & more
Hwy 43 Car Club
Radio & TV personalities
Shake a Paw Dog Agility Show—watch these amazing dogs run through hoops and perform other cool tricks!
K9 Demos—see how these dogs are run through their paces!
Dr. Kaboom's Mini Mobile Circus - magic tricks, puppet show, face painting, balloon animals and more
Vendors & Exhibits
M&M Barbeque
All of this for only $5 general admission, Children 2 yrs and younger are free! PLUS YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING ABUSED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS!

Non-stop live music both days
Beer tent opens @ 6 pm SATURDAY

Live entertainment all night long with our feature bands.... dance-your-face-off music!

COUGAR Chick Tribute Band & Disco Inferno

Jenna Taggart - Sensational young singer from Ottawa. Covering songs from Janice Joplin to present day rock.
Jumpin’ Jimmy Leroux
JH5 Comedy
Puddle Alley
The Start
Tools of Creation
more surprises yet to come !!
Saturday night entertainment only $20 for adults ($15 if purchased in advance! Arrive early for good seat and get close to the action!

While in the area be sure to spend some time in the beautiful town of Kemptville. We have lots to offer in our growing community.

Schedule:

Saturday June 19 Sunday June 20
DOORS OPEN AT 11:00 am DOORS OPEN AT 11:00 am
Come and spend the day with BOB FM's Steve Gregory, hosting all day long. Come out and have some fun, win some prizes and support the animals!
11:00 — Outdoor Activities open 11:00 — Outdoor Activities open
12:00 — Shake a Paw Dog Agility Show 12:00 — Shake a Paw Dog Agility Show
1:30 — Shake a Paw Dog Agility Show 1:30 — Shake a Paw Dog Agility Show
5:45 - 6:00 — Opening Ceremonies (inside the Municipal Centre) Beer Tent Opens 1:00 - 1:45 — Jumpin' Jimmy (on stage)
6:00 - 6:45 — Jumpin' Jimmy 2:00 - 2:45 — Puddle Alley
7:00 - 7:45 — Assembly Required 3:00 - 3:15 — JH5Comedy
8:00 - 8:45 — Start Dancing with the COUGARS Tribute Band 3:15 - 3:45 — Jenna Taggart
8:45 - 9:05 — JH5 Comedy 4:00 - 4:45 — Tools of Creation
9:05 - 11:30 — Dance the night away with Disco Inferno 5:00 - 5:45 — The Start
5:45 - 6:00 — Closing Ceremony
ALL DAY, EVERY DAY ... DUNK TANK ... GIANT SLIDES ... FACE PAINTING ... PUPPET SHOWS ... PONY RIDES ... ARTISANS AND DISPLAYS ... BBQ ... FOOD BOOTHS & ICE CREAM ...
General Admission to the grounds: Adults $5, Children 2 yrs and younger are free.

Saturday Night entertainment: $15 tickets puchased in advance $20 at the door (includes general admission to the grounds)

Anyone wishing to volunteer or donate please contact Andy at Big Sky
by telephone: 613-258-7118
by email: bigskyranch@ripnet.com

Hot Summer Night. Live Bands. Beer Tent. See you There!!

After 150 years, Manotick really knows how to throw a party!! I personally invite everyone to join us this Saturday night next to Watson's Mill in Manotick for the
150th Birthday Bash!! The Bushpilots kick things off their brand of 'Stones washed rock and roll', followed by Ottawa's popular Cooper Brothers, who recently sold out Centrepointe Theatre and continue the amazing shows behind their new CD, partnering with the brilliant Colin Linden, Jim Cuddy and many more! Manotick Legacy Awards will be given out - plus there will be beer, wine, Texas bbq AND no worries about rain because this party is covered!! Get your tickets now at Manotick Office Pro, Mill Street Florist, or online at manotick.eventbrite.com! p.s. all info is on poster above, if you click on it you can make it b-i-g-g-e-r~~

Yikes!!!!

Worst Movie Ever Made. Yet, somehow spectacularly entertaining. Now playing at the Mayfair Theatre. 'Birdemic: Shock and Terror'. Here's the trailer. Takes a while to get going, but.... prepare to be TERRORIZED!!!

Summer On!!

Had a wonderful morning on Tuesday, attending the release of the Royal Swans! Pairs of elegant swans leave their winter home at an indoor facility and are strategically released in pairs, at various sections of the Rideau River. Such a beautiful sight seeing these birds glide effortlessly down the river.........

Hopeful Hearts Spring Auction

This is Frankie, a one year old Newfie/Husky mix from Iqaluit who was rescued by Hopeful Hearts Rescue: an amazing organization that provides safe, loving homes for dogs who are homeless. Especially dogs who are seniors, and special needs dogs. It has just been discovered that Frankie requires major surgery on his hip joints, a very costly operation. Once he is back on his feet, he will require a new home and would undoubtedly be your new best friend. How can you help Frankie? Go to Hopeful Hearts' website, www.hopefulhearts.ca, and bid on one of their auction items. The Hopeful Hearts Spring Auction will raise much needed funds to help dogs like Frankie. Of course, donations in any amount would also be most appreciated! Thank you!

Canada's National Bird !

Did you know that Canada doesn't have a national bird? Crazy, but true! The United States declared the BALD EAGLE as its national bird in 1782. It's time we jumped on that bandwagon! I must congratulate James Cowan, executive director of the 'Canadian Raptor Conservancy', who has launched a campaign to get Canadians talking about it. Even tweeting about it. You can add your suggestion by filling out a form at www.canadianraptorconservancy.com. There are guidelines though- to be considered as Canada's national bird, the bird should be found in EVERY Canadian province (OK, 'most' of them!), the bird can NOT already be a Canadian provincial bird (ie: the loon is Ontario's provincial bird), it can't already be the national bird of ANOTHER country (ie: the bald eagle is already taken!), and the bird should be one that the general public sees on a regular basis, and is easy to identify (so much for the pileated woodpecker!)
With these guidelines in mind, so far the CANADA GOOSE is the clear favorite with 27 percent of the votes! However, someone pointed out one drawback to the Canada Goose being chosen as our national bird: apparently bald eagles make a habit of eating Canada Goose. USA's bald eagle eats Canada's goose. Hmm.
James Cowan's choice? A choice also shared by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty: the red tailed hawk, which is currently in second place.
I love the image of the red-tailed hawk as Canada's national bird.

But not as much as I would love the LOON to take the honour. Is there a sound that defines Canada more than the cry of the loon? (next to the theme from Hockey Night in Canada?) But, the northern loon is currently the provincial bird of Ontario, so under the guidelines it can't be considered.

Here's my suggestion: we ask Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty to de-list the loon as our provincial bird, leaving the loon free and clear to be Canada's national bird.

I'm sure that this project would also give Premier McGuinty a welcome distraction from trying to sell Ontarians on the HST.

Tyler Huneault's Garage Sale! Please Help!

pictured above: Tyler Huneault and Lucas Rossi


TYLER’S 9th ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

All proceeds to benefit

“SIALIDOSIS Research” at McMaster University

WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2010 (* rain or shine)
TIME: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: 1407 McMahon , corner of Albion

Tyler is an 11-year old Ottawa boy. As a baby, he was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder called SIALIDOSIS. In fact, he is the only known child living with this disorder in North America. The simple explanation of it is that Tyler's body does not produce a certain enzyme, which breaks down and disposes of waste nutrients. As a result, those nutrients are being stored in his body’s cells, and are now causing the functions of Tyler's major organs and bone marrow to deteriorate. SIALIDOSIS is a fatal disorder as there is no known cure. Most children affected within the same family of genetic disorders have life spans ranging from infancy to mid-teens. With that being said, enzyme replacement research for SIALIDOSIS is being conducted at McMaster University. While it is fortunate that SIALIDOSIS is so incredibly rare, this also means extremely limited funding for any research, and very little focus on the disorder. For this reason, we strive to raise funds to assist with SIALIDOSIS research at McMaster University through our Annual Garage Sale.


WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP:

1. Donate items to sell.. Items may be dropped off at our home. If you have an item that is of high value that you would like to sell, but don’t want to donate all of the proceeds, a partial donation would also be greatly appreciated. If it doesn’t sell, it will be returned to you. Heavy items like appliances can also be sold, however we are unable to pick up or deliver them for you. We would be happy to display them on a photo table with the price and contact information. (Baby safety items like cribs and car seats cannot be resold because of by-laws for safety regulations)

2. Make a financial donation. Cheques should be addressed to McMaster University , and indicate Sialidosis Research Fund in the memo line of the cheque. Income tax receipts will be issued by McMaster University .


3. Volunteer to help at the Garage Sale. Even a couple of hours would be greatly appreciated!


4. Hold a garage sale, then donate some of your proceeds to McMaster Univ.

*** If you can help, please contact Giovanni at (613)2201534,

or by Email at giovannipublicist#yahoo.ca***

Thank you for your generosity!

Randall's Just Desserts: What a Fabulous Night!

(pictured above, Susan Gray with heavy-lifter Brad Weaver)

Ottawa's animals have a true friend: Susan Gray! Susan and I first met last fall when I spotted a woman walking her beagle down the hall at CHUM Radio. Not something you see every day. Susan had organized a very successful SPCA fundraiser in Victoria called 'Just Desserts', and having moved back to Ottawa, she wanted to bring the event here- with all proceeds to the Ottawa Humane Society Building Campaign. Last night, over 200 people packed the studios of 'A' Television and BOB FM to nosh on sumptuous desserts, bid on auction items, and enjoy a beautiful evening - and when all was said and done, over $18,000 was raised for the animals!! Congratulations Susan! We hope we can talk you into doing this again next year!

And HUGE thanks to our title sponsor Randall's and Shade-O-Matic! Thanks as well to Focus Eye Centre, Shine Rejuvenation and Plastic Surgery, and Mortgage Brokers Ottawa, and to Leon's Furniture for donating bodies to help out!

Thank you to PM Event Services!
And to graphic designer extra-ordinaire, Mallory Lynn Giles for creating the beautiful ads and posters! Your dedication to this event is so appreciated!

And our participating restaurants, pastry chefs, wineries and Beau's Beer, who DONATED everything for 'Randall's Just Desserts': THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Caroline Gosselin, Lia Turcotte and Restaurant 18
Les Fougeres of Chelsea Quebec
Chef Michael Blackie of Le Cafe
Marriott
Arc Lounge
The Cupcake Lounge
The Cake Shop
Kenton Leier and the Westin Hotel
Little Cakes
Lindt Chocolates
Pat Nicastro and La Bottega Fine Food Shop
Beau's Brewery
Merlot
Casa-Dea Wines
Huff Estates Winery

These sponsors showed that they care about Ottawa's animals. We can show our gratitude by patronizing their establishments!
Well done! And thanks to 'A' Television's Kurt Stoodley, Robyn Matheson, BOB FM's Vinney White (for the music), Brad Weaver (on-site co-ordinator) and Milky (official photographer) Here are some un-official photos taken by yours truly!

Attention Dessert Lovers!!

Fine wines, imported cheeses, and desserts....all the wonderfully sinful-icious desserts you can imagine... Randall's Presents 'Just Desserts'. An elegant, chic party featuring the most delectable treats from Ottawa's finest restaurants and pastry chefs. Participants include:

Restaurant 18
Les Fougeres
Le Cafe/NAC
The Marriott
Lago Bar and Grill
The Cupcake Lounge
ARC the Hotel
The Cake Shop
Little Cakes
The Westin Hotel
La Bottega Nicastro cheeses
Lindt Chocolates
Francesco's Coffee
Beau's Brewery
and a selection of fine wines!

Join A Television's Kurt Stoodley and I for this spectacular evening, Saturday April 24th at our studios right here on George Street. Live and silent auction items, and entertainment by BOB FM's Vinney White. Photos by Milky. To buy your tickets, www.939bobfm.com and click on the link. All proceeds to the Ottawa Humane Society Building Shelter! See you there! p.s. if you click on the poster above, you can actually read it. Don't worry, your eyes are fine.

Cuba Gooding Junior Slammed Me into a Wall!!

Had a blast on the set of the film 'Sacrifice' today, an exciting thriller being shot here and starring Cuba Gooding Junior and Christian Slater. Thank you to ZED Filmworks and Ilona Smyth from Smyth Casting for allowing us to offer one listener (plus guest) the chance to be 'extras' on set today- BOB listener Jeff Brohman and his buddy Lee also had a great time! Stuntman Stu and I played two 'media people' (bit of a stretch!) and in one very pivotal scene, ok, one quick scene, Cuba Gooding Junior needs to rush by us (quickly!) so he pushed me into a wall. Best. Afternoon. Ever.

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Now we're talking!

Yikes!!!

Jeff Morris from the Manotick Messenger took a photo of Stuntman Stu and I at the Wine Cellar in Manotick last week, on the occasion of a 'Wine Pouring Night' for Stuntman Stu Red Line Merlot (a fundraiser for the Sens foundation). I was hamming it up but never thought in a million years that a photo of me (with Stu) would appear on the FRONT COVER of today's 'Manotick Messenger', with my TONGUE HANGING OUT! (original photo is over on Stuntman Stu's blog on this website). It has come to my attention that my tongue is as big, if not bigger, than my dog, Bode the big-faced Bernese mountain dog. At least I may be up for first prize in a dog-owner look-a-like contest.

The 'Unofficial Mike Fisher/Carrie Underwood But Yes They Said We Could Do It Wedding Shower'

Its the 'Un-Official But Yes They Said We Could do It Mike Fisher Carrie Underwood Wedding Shower'! Ok the title is a bit long! But its going to be a ton of fun and a wonderful girls' night out, Tuesday April 13th at the Velvet Room (above Fat Tuesdays on York Street) As the home of the Mike Fisher Fan Club, here at 939 BOB FM we decided to host a shower for the wonderful couple, and raise funds for Rogers House at the same time. Mike's in the playoffs (yay!) and Carrie's on tour so they will only be there in spirit- but we gladly honour their upcoming nuptials with some good old fashioned shower games, prizes and surprises! A signed Mike Fisher jersey, tickets for the Black Eyed Peas, Sting and Simon and Garfunkel! Plus, our good friend Joseph Saikaley and the amazing staff at Byblos Salon (477 Elgin) have offered us a complete Vogue Package for FOUR, valued at $800! This one-of-a-kind Byblos package includes color, cut, style, make-up AND professional photo shoot! You and three of your friends will be red-carpet ready! Just what you need to head off to Toronto for the ultimate girls' getaway! One lucky lady will win a girls' weekend for 4 to Toronto via Porter Airlines, dining at Azure Restaurant and accomodations at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre! The Mike Fisher Carrie Underwood Wedding Shower! Listen for your chance to win an invitation each morning til Friday with Stuntman and the Shark!