Category Archives: Family

New Restaurant Proves Hawkesbury Has Its Own Food Culture And Chuck’s Roadhouse Does Not Understand It

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Gabriel

For a small city, Hawkesbury has a lot of restaurants to choose from… most of the fast-food franchises have this market covered — there are two Tim Horton’s, a McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Subway, KFC, A&W, St. Hubert, Amir’s, Thai Express, … Continue reading →

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Hawkesbury buries it’s only remaining waterfront in tonnes of sharp rocks because the Little City just can’t have nice things

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Gabriel

…just found out the best chip-stand in the region is finally open — actually, Grenville’s ‘Jos Patate’ has been open since March 26, but I just crossed the bridge into Quebec on Tuesday to check the chip stand situation out. … Continue reading →

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Little Victor Update | Finally, he can fly

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Gabriel

. A few days ago Victor and Andrew, his older brother, were playing what was essentially ‘motionless tag’ in the living room. Basically it was Victor tapping Andrew’s shoulder, then yelling “tag, you’re it”, and Andrew immediately doing the same … Continue reading →

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My grandfather taught me how to build a dam instead of islands

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Gabriel

. . . When we were kids, and we were lucky, it would rain. And the parking area of my grandfather’s mountain farm would fill up with streams and rivulets. The farm house was in a small valley, near the … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy Update: What happens when her water breaks far too soon

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Gabriel

. Diane’s water broke, so she has been in the hospital since Tuesday, and won’t be released until the baby is born. The problem is she’s only 22-weeks into the pregnancy, which is far too early for a safe delivery. … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy Update | she’s a girl.

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Gabriel

. Thronged were the streets with people; and noisy groups at the house-doors Sat in the cheerful sun, and rejoiced and gossiped together, Every house was an inn, where all were welcomed and feasted; For with this simple people, who … Continue reading →

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