Dave Cannan: Getting a grip on life as dark clouds hover
Dave Cannan: Getting a grip on life as dark clouds hover
Getting things in perspective is one of life's constant challenges.
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Dave Cannan: Much golf far and wide
Dave Cannan: Much golf far and wide
Today we begin a new golf column by the Otago Daily Times' regional editor of news (and incurable weekend hacker) Dave Cannan
Dave Cannan: Give a cheer for golf's true battlers
Dave Cannan: Give a cheer for golf's true battlers
With a handful of significant exceptions, many of the players lining up in the Michael Hill New Zealand Open this week are not household sporting names in the world of professional golf. But, that doesn't make them any less interesting, or talented, for that matter, argues golf columnist Dave Cannan.
Hunting the last whitebait
Hunting the last whitebait
With their time on the West Coast drawing to a close, ODT regional editor Dave Cannan and illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery begin the final day of their journey, in search of whitebait.
Carver has whale of a tale
Carver has whale of a tale
Having finally made it to the West Coast, ODT regional editor Dave Cannan and illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery begin Day Two of their journey and continue to meet some fascinating characters.
Road trip turns up local characters
Road trip turns up local characters
It began with a table tennis tournament in Hokitika in September and ended with a 1300km round trip from one side of the South Island to the other a few weeks later.
Table Tennis: Table tennis determined to survive
Table Tennis: Table tennis determined to survive
The Otago Table Tennis Association, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, held a lively annual meeting recently, which may prove to be a turning point for the sport locally, and elected a new life member, as Dave Cannan reports.
Stone loss weighs heavy on heart
Stone loss weighs heavy on heart
Life can be tough at times, especially when you lose a loved one.
Golf: Tournament lined up for Hills course
Golf: Tournament lined up for Hills course
Michael Hill's private course at Arrowtown will host a significant tournament this year after all.