Wendy King

Barrie

Blogger and Columnist at Barrie Today

I am a blogger, radio reporter and broadcaster. I love Elvis Presley, John Denver and Toby Keith, animals, big,chunky jewellery and shopping!

Articles

COLUMN: On TV, nobody is safe from the 'poison pen' of the writers

1 week ago | midlandtoday.ca | Wendy King

The following exchange took place only in my mind. Dispatcher: “911, what is your emergency?” Me: “Your program on ABC has given me trauma, PTSD and dehydration from tears” Dispatcher: “Ma’am, that is not an actual emergency situation. Perhaps therapy is in order.” Me: “I think you may be right.” Given that the shocking story line of the ABC TV show 9-1-1 was weeks ago, I think I’m safe in discussing it without spoiling anything for viewers.
COLUMN: 'Poison pen' can eliminate beloved TV characters in one stroke

1 week ago | barrietoday.com | Wendy King

The following exchange took place only in my mind. Dispatcher: “911, what is your emergency?” Me: “Your program on ABC has given me trauma, PTSD and dehydration from tears” Dispatcher: “Ma’am, that is not an actual emergency situation. Perhaps therapy is in order.” Me: “I think you may be right.” Given that the shocking story line of the ABC TV show 9-1-1 was weeks ago, I think I’m safe in discussing it without spoiling anything for viewers.
COLUMN: I'm dead, so now what? Death journal will have answers

1 week ago | orilliamatters.com | Wendy King

While most of you are enjoying a chocolate hangover from Easter (or maybe federal politics is your thing), I am relishing my death journal. Yes, I was gifted not one but two. What’s a death journal, you ask? That’s what I call it. Others may refer to it as an end-of-life planner. It seems to be the latest craze online. It's just a notebook wherein you fill in all your important information to be left behind when you shuffle off this mortal coil. It may seem a little bit morbid.
COLUMN: I'm dead, so now what? Death journal will have answers

1 week ago | midlandtoday.ca | Wendy King

While most of you are enjoying a chocolate hangover from Easter (or maybe federal politics is your thing), I am relishing my death journal. Yes, I was gifted not one but two. What’s a death journal, you ask? That’s what I call it. Others may refer to it as an end-of-life planner. It seems to be the latest craze online. It's just a notebook wherein you fill in all your important information to be left behind when you shuffle off this mortal coil. It may seem a little bit morbid.
COLUMN: I'm dead, so now what? Death journal will have answers

2 weeks ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Wendy King

While most of you are enjoying a chocolate hangover from Easter (or maybe federal politics is your thing), I am relishing my death journal. Yes, I was gifted not one but two. What’s a death journal, you ask? That’s what I call it. Others may refer to it as an end-of-life planner. It seems to be the latest craze online. It's just a notebook wherein you fill in all your important information to be left behind when you shuffle off this mortal coil. It may seem a little bit morbid.
COLUMN: I'm dead, so now what? Death journal will have answers

2 weeks ago | barrietoday.com | Wendy King

While most of you are enjoying a chocolate hangover from Easter (or maybe federal politics is your thing), I am relishing my death journal. Yes, I was gifted not one but two. What’s a death journal, you ask? That’s what I call it. Others may refer to it as an end-of-life planner. It seems to be the latest craze online. It's just a notebook wherein you fill in all your important information to be left behind when you shuffle off this mortal coil. It may seem a little bit morbid.
COLUMN: WeightWatchers could be scaling back into bankruptcy

2 weeks ago | midlandtoday.ca | Wendy King

As I sit here cramming the last handful of jelly beans into my mouth post-Easter, I saw this headline — The End of WeightWatchers? The Guardian newspaper didn’t so much put a period at the end but a question mark. Once a mainstay of church basements, reception halls or rental spaces in strip malls, people around the world flocked, at one time or another, to a WeightWatchers meeting. There were the weekly weigh-ins — which I did only after removing shoes, socks, belts and jewelry.
COLUMN: WeightWatchers could be scaling back into bankruptcy

2 weeks ago | orilliamatters.com | Wendy King

As I sit here cramming the last handful of jelly beans into my mouth post-Easter, I saw this headline — The End of WeightWatchers? The Guardian newspaper didn’t so much put a period at the end but a question mark. Once a mainstay of church basements, reception halls or rental spaces in strip malls, people around the world flocked, at one time or another, to a WeightWatchers meeting. There were the weekly weigh-ins — which I did only after removing shoes, socks, belts and jewelry.
COLUMN: WeightWatchers could be scaling back into bankruptcy

3 weeks ago | barrietoday.com | Wendy King

As I sit here cramming the last handful of jelly beans into my mouth post-Easter, I saw this headline — The End of WeightWatchers? The Guardian newspaper didn’t so much put a period at the end but a question mark. Once a mainstay of church basements, reception halls or rental spaces in strip malls, people around the world flocked, at one time or another, to a WeightWatchers meeting. There were the weekly weigh-ins — which I did only after removing shoes, socks, belts and jewelry.
April 2025 News Roundup — Homepage

3 weeks ago | audiopub.org | Wendy King

This month we shine the spotlight on the great potential of the children’s market. Kids are listening to audiobooks more than they are reading physical books, schools are embracing audiobooks in their curriculums, and tools are being developed to make audiobooks family friendly. Meanwhile, statistics show that adults are not reading as much as they want to and some turn to speed-listening. Read the debate on whether speed-listening affects comprehension.