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Brief biography and works of J.M. Barrie, famous for Peter Pan and Wendy.

Cross-country or Nordic skiing at Toronto and Barrie area resorts is a more affordable sport than downhill skiing, as well as providing vigorous outdoor exercise.

Part of a tornado swarm that hit Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Southern Ontario, a F4 tornado struck the city of Barrie located north of Toronto on May 31, 1985.

The story of a boy who refuses to grow up is even more endearing once the events behind the legend are looked at.

Actors, acrobats and projected images add a thrilling dimension to JM Barrie's legendary tale. Look up and fly with Peter and the Darling family to Never Land!

Winter is a time for classic car fans to catch up on their reading. Here are comprehensive catalogues of British cars and histories of the very British Jaguar marque.

The role of Peter Pan is written just for Maude Adams by J. M. Barrie.

Who was Peter before he became Pan? Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson answer this and more in a brilliantly crafted prequel to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan

Declared the largest tornado outbreak in Canadian history, a total of 18 tornadoes touched down. This surpassed the number of tornadoes in the 2006 Ontario outbreak.

When teen's self esteem is low, they are susceptible to abusive relationships. These youth risk domestic violence and risk losing their self confidence.

In an escape from a mechanical and urban society, Victorians turned to the belief in fairies to fill the void of a culture steeped in the unromantic day-to-day life.

A flurry of off-season activity for the franchise has done little to change the product on the ice as the Lightning is near the bottom of the standings.

Speakers at the "Edmonton Questions 9/11" conference present arguments that challenge the official story of the events of 9/11.

Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.

Craig Charles, Chris Barrie and Danny John-Jules star in Red Dwarf, a hilarious science-fiction-comedy set on a mining ship three million years from Earth.

Harry has hung up his wand, but you still want to get a book for that ten year old on your list. Have you checked out these classics lately?

Two universities, each subdivided into many colleges - spire inspirations for many writers and works of fantasy...fatal, freakish, and fairytale stories from Oxbridge.

Here's a rundown of the top five episodes from cult sitcom Red Dwarf's eight series'. Note tht this is not fact but merely opinion.

Although the infamous Tornado Alley is located in the U.S., many twisters have touched down in Canada but not as often as their neighbours to the south.

The cult sci-fi comedy gets a disappointing comeback on British TV after more than 10 years with a subpar story that bares resemblance to League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse

For the live music lover, here is a regional guide to some of the best free festivals happening in Ontario this summer.

Passing the driver's licence road test is hard in Toronto, so many Torontonians are taking the test in nearby cities and towns with higher driver test success rates.

Actress Maude Adams began her career at age nine months. She became the most noted and acclaimed child actress on the West Coast in the mid 1800's.

Barry Melrose's return to the NHL lasted 16 games.

Emery in Philadelphia, Lemaire Florida bound and Lemieux's helping hand are creating buzz and raising eyebrows in this week's NHL rumour mill.

The Ontario Hockey League is one of three leagues that comprise the Canadian Hockey League, which is the largest hockey league in the world.

Helen Hayes' extraordinary professional career that included stage, radio, movie, and television work spanned eighty years.

Thomas Hardy had two simultaneous funerals, due to a clash between family wishes and the desire to give due respect to a writer of national importance.

Sports trivia covering 25 different sports can be found in this entertaining and educational book about Atlantic Canada athletes.

Maude Adams, after four years of schooling, returned to the theater. She made her stage debut in New York City in the play The Paymaster with much acclaim.

This year's "Saving Diversity" theme gave the proceedings a decidedly delicious global flair with some of the best restaurants in the region representing.

Freelton, Ontario native Ryan Ellis is attacking the scoring charts at an amazing pace, and is aiming to surge up the prospect rankings as the 2009 NHL draft approaches.

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, located in Athens on the campus of the University of Georgia, showcases native plants, All-American winners, and plants in history.

Asiago, havarti, brie and cheddar form the basis of this grand, gooey recipe, courtesy of Marty Curtis himself.

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Midland Ontario Canada is just perfect for Winter Eco Tours with snow shoe treks and cross country skiing for the whole family.

The first few lines of a children's story are all important. It is then the child decides whether to read on or put the book down. The writer has to grab him immediately.

With its roots in botany, ethnobotany has recently become a focus of interest since the renewed interest in medicinal plant use; however, its origins date back centuries.

Research suggests the Australian drought is not caused by climate change. Households are burdened by water shortages but water is diverted towards wrong agriculture.

Wendy? Winter? Willow? Here are some of the unique baby girl names that start with the letter W.

Winston Churchill's relationship with Australia was a troubled one from 1909, as a junior minister, to bitter disputes regarding Australian troops during World War II.

Supermarkets that charge elevated prices are not the only place to find healthy organic foods. To find the best prices on organic food, just think local.

The efforts of Florida's Place of Hope, and a small Lexington, Kentucky Sunday School class demonstrate how a charity golf tournament can make a huge difference for many.

A two year collaboration between photographer Zena Holloway and illustrator Heidi Taylor has produced an exquisite retelling of Charles Kingsley's famous fantasy story.

Ready to rock on the high seas? Enjoy voyages in the Caribbean, near Bermuda, and along northeast with ship activities, contests, movies and music of stars and groups.

The use of aromatherapy for babies is a natural solution which has been in use, in one form or another, for centuries, enjoying a return to popularity in recent times.

With a focus on wholesome outdoor activities, these family campgrounds provide some of Ontario's best sight-seeing, hiking, snorkeling and water activities while camping.

Windsor, Connecticut's first English settlement, was founded by settlers from Plymouth and Dorchester, Massachusetts, invited by Indians to mediate between tribes.

The Geneva Centre for Autism's Summer Training Institute will take place from August 24-27, 2009 in Toronto, Ottawa, London, and Barrie.

Google Street View, the latest innovation from Google, has opened many doors by offering unparalleled access to the world. Yet, it does raise questions regarding privacy.

This movie starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson may not be the greatest Holmes film, but is a fine adaptation of the Doyle novel.