Category: Charity

Honouring Our Veterans in Byron, London, Ontario: The Byron Springbank Veterans Monument

I wanted to share this short video with you today, created by Everlasting Studios.

The Palace Theatre in London, Ontario is Featuring Stories & Songs with Dave Semple

The Palace Theatre in London, Ontario is Featuring Stories & Songs with Dave Semple this Thursday, 6 November 2025

At The Palace Theatre in London, Ontario on Thursday, 6 November 2025:

A Short History of the Palace Theatre Arts Commons in London, Ontario

Image from the official PTAC site: “Palace Theatre Arts Commons — Our Story”

The Palace Theatre is a fixture in the arts scene in London, Ontario. It is also an important heritage site in the city.

Help Build the Byron Springbank Veterans Monument in London, Ontario, Canada

September 17, 2025 • 0 Comments

Help Build the Byron Springbank Veterans Monument in London, Ontario, Canada

Watch a short video showcasing the future monument’s site and the purpose of our fundraising efforts below. If you would like to help, links to donate are further down the page:

Help the Palace Theatre in London, Ontario

Support the arts and help The Palace Theatre in London, Ontario.

Byron Springbank Veterans Monument in London, Ontario, Canada

Soon, in London, Ontario, Canada, and located in the heart of Springbank Park in the South West neighbourhood of Byron, there will be a monument dedicated to the Canadian military, both past and present. The purpose is to “Remember, Reflect, Preserve,” and I am assisting the committee with increasing awareness and asking our community in Byron and London — and all Canadians — to help raise funds.

Visiting the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial in London, Ontario

July 12, 2025 • 0 Comments

Visiting the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial in London, Ontario

It’s quite an incredible memorial and I recommend everyone in the area to visit the Forks of the Thames to experience this.

The Battle of the Atlantic Memorial — The Royal Canadian Merchant Navy

June 25, 2025 • 0 Comments

The Battle of the Atlantic Memorial — The Royal Canadian Merchant Navy

Photo Credit: CTV News

During the past year, I have been working with a committee in London, Ontario, Canada to enhance/build a memorial for those Canadians who gave their lives during the Battle of the Atlantic, from 1939-1945. The memorial is now finished and was unveiled to the public at the 80th anniversary of the battle’s end (see the news footage of the event further down). I had the distinct honour of writing the text for one of the panels. I thought I’d share it with you today.