Published May 2026
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Summer is almost here – it is certainly warm enough already in the Northern Hemisphere – and once again we gather in our safe little AI-free corner of the internet to check in with Louis Ferreira, his friends and designated charities. We have so many goodies this time – from shows news to our exclusive Reading Series to details about our friend Jackie’s new cook book, so grab one of her delicious deserts at our virtual food counter and come on in!
CHARITIES NEWS
Ability Online
Ability Online is a social network technology platform that gives children, youth and young adults with disabilities, parents, and professionals a safe, secure, and positive online experience every time they log in.
Coming up on May 28, 2026:
A unique whisky tasting for charity event!
Raise a glass for a great cause. Enjoy world-class Scotch, traditional Scottish fare, and our signature live auction of rare whiskies and amazing prizes — all in support of inclusive programs for youth with disabilities.
Join us to sample some of the finest (and truly unique) single malt whiskies available, paired with a Scottish-inspired meal.
One night, one dram, big impact.
When: Thursday, May 28, 2025 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: The Caledonian – 856 College St. Toronto
Price: $150 per person
Numbers are limited and selling fast!
Don’t wait to buy your tickets!
Click on the logo below to make a general donation!
Dinner and Tasting:
Scottish inspired dinner paired with some rare whiskies.
Auction:
Bid on some much coveted whiskies not found anywhere else, along with event tickets, sports memorabilia and more!
Buy Tickets here! Contact Ability Online to sponsor the event, or to donate items to the charity auction.
Haven Toronto and St. Michael’s Homes
Haven Toronto is Canada’s only daytime center where elder homeless, marginally housed and socially isolated men can feel safe, where they can form and cultivate friendships, and become part of a community. Their partner organization St. Michael’s Homes provides a continuous-care model of programs and services, resident and out-patient counselling and psychotherapy, and a drop-in serving clients experiencing mental health issues living in the community.
From the recent newsletter:
Our integration with St. Michael’s Homes has already strengthened our administrative and operational capacity, allowing us to pilot two new winter programs in response to rising community needs.
In partnership with the City of Toronto’s Winter Services Plan, Haven extended its daily hours from 4:00–7:00 PM (Nov. 15–April 15), providing members with additional access to a warm meal, essential supports, and a safe place to be during the coldest months.
We also launched a two-month overnight shelter pilot in collaboration with local hospital partners, including St. Michael’s Hospital. Individuals experiencing homelessness who presented in emergency departments could be referred to Haven for overnight care, with our second floor adapted each evening to provide cots, enhanced staffing, and on-site nursing support.
The demand was immediate. In the first few weeks, 51 patients were referred from hospital settings. In total, 400 individuals were supported through the pilot—each provided with warmth, safety, and dignity.
These initiatives were delivered alongside Haven’s full continuum of daily programs and services at a time when demand for our supports continues to rise.
Social inclusion is a pillar of health and wellness, especially in our aging community.
Right now, loneliness is at an all-time high. It’s impacting everyone, but we’re seeing just how deeply it’s contributing to the mental health crisis among men in particular.
At Haven Toronto, we’re creating spaces where connection can happen again. Through programs like art therapy, 8-ball pool tournaments, card games, summer BBQs, and more, our members find community, purpose, and a sense of belonging.
But we can’t do it alone. We need your support to continue building and improving these programs, as they directly impact the lives of the men who walk through our doors every day.
This spring, help someone start again.
Of course you can also give to the general operating fund of the organization by clicking on the logo below. Please note that you will be linked to our very own donations page which still bears the former name of the shelter – The Good Neighbours Club. Your donation will still arrive at Haven Toronto and St. Michael’s Homes.
The Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada
The Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada is the country’s leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and families involved with the child welfare system.
Every milestone matters. Every step forward deserves to be celebrated.
It’s Children and Youth in Care Day in Ontario and we’re proud to join the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies and partners across the province in continuing the Forget Me Not campaign by celebrating the Little Wins of children and youth in and from care.
A little win can look like passing a test, learning to cook a meal, making a new friend, or simply getting through a hard day. These moments may seem small to some, but for many young people, they represent growth, courage, and hope.
At Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, we believe every young person deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated, not just for where they end up, but for every step it takes to get there.
Join us in recognizing the strength of children and youth in and from care across Ontario. Let’s remind young people that their Little Wins are worth celebrating.
You can help by making a donation – just click on the logo below, the process is quick, secure and simple.
SHOWS NEWS
The Old Stories: Moses
Here are several news articles about The Old Stories: Moses, a three-part mini-series spinoff to House Of David.
Louis resumes his role as David’s father Jesse in the add-on.
From Collider:
“From the world of House of David, The Old Stories: Moses is a three-part companion special that opens a window into the narratives that shaped Israel long before David took the throne. As the past unfolds with epic force, a young shepherd sees his own future reflected in the courage, failure, and obedience of those who came before him.”
ReelGood has some great advice and step-by-step instructions on how to get access to watching the miniseries.
How to Watch The Old Stories: Moses Outside the US on Wonder Project Through Prime Video
In the United States you can watch and stream The Old Stories: Moses through The Wonder Project subscription channel on Prime Video. The add-on subscription currently costs $5.99 per month for the first two months before increasing to $8.99 monthly afterward.
The New York Post lists episode titles and release dates, and Louis gets a mention.
More articles can be found on Yahoo, Movieguide and Jubileecast.
Shooter
Mark Wahlberg’s violent and action-packed throwback action thriller Is shooting its way to success on streaming.
18 years after it first opened in theaters, audiences are rediscovering the once-beloved action thriller that starred Wahlberg alongside a killer supporting cast. It might not have won over critics or raked it in at the box office, but the film is currently a major success on streaming.
Shooter is currently streaming on Paramount+, and viewers cannot get enough of the tense action thriller. Shooter is currently the ninth most popular movie on the streaming platform. Alongside Wahlberg, the film also stars Kate Mara, Danny Glover, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, and Louis Ferreira.
Read the full article on MSN here!
TV LISTINGS
Here are Louis’ TV listings for the upcoming week. As always, please double-check your local listings.
SWAT 211: School – on BOUNCE
Thursday May 21, 6am
The SWAT team faces difficult reminders of a past school shooting when they receive a warning that a copycat plans to re-enact the crime. As the team races to stop the new threat, they flash back to the day of the tense first mission. Louis plays former SWAT team leader William ‘Buck’ Spivey.
SWAT 311: Bad Cop – on WE
Thursday May 21, 7am
Street’s foster brother Nate is ensnared in a criminal enterprise that could ruin them both; a ruthless crew uses deadly force while stealing from card casinos; Buck (Louis Ferreira) approaches Deacon to partner on a private security opportunity.
NCIS 913: A Desperate Man – on WE
Friday May 22, 2am
A navy lieutenant is murdered, and the team investigates while being interrupted by her husband, who is a detective (Louis Ferreira); and Ray Cruz returns to talk to Ziva about their possible future together.
SWAT 114: Ghosts – on BOUNCE
Sunday May 24, 7pm
Hondo’s team must track down a serial killer who escaped justice by faking his own death. Hondo worries about the mental health of his former mentor Buck (Louis Ferreira) as he deals with depression in the aftermath of his firing.
SWAT 315: Knockout – on WE
Tuesday May 26, 4pm
Deacon’s second job with Buck’s (Louis Ferreira) security team places the SWAT team in the middle of a kidnapping case when a prize fighter’s wife is abducted.
Check here every week for current TV airings!
SCREEN CAPS
This month we have a true treasure from the archives – over 400 screen caps of episode 202 Ciao Baby from the mid-90s Canadian series North of 60, which ran for 6 full seasons 1992-1998. It was a mystery drama series about trials and tribulations of Aboriginal people in the fictional town of Lynx River, Northwest Territories.
In this episode two Italian fur dealers, a brother and sister pair, arrive in Lynx River, trying to make a deal with the local leadership about a premium fur supply line. Louis plays Claude Sangalli.
Here is a direct link to the album, or click on the screen cap below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zHAt5bMIZNrFuJAIc0HwaSYRwZQu6FO-?usp=sharing
THE 4th READING SERIES: MR. MUGS – ROCKETS AWAY!
The fourth monthly reading series continues in Mr. Mugs – Rockets Away! – Part 2 by Martha Kambeitz and Denise Burns.
Unlike previous readers, this volume was published as a hardcover book within the Level 3 series of the Mr. Mugs readers. It was originally released in 1968. The Mr. Mugs books have been out of print for many years but occasionally you can find them on eBay, Amazon Marketplace or various other antique book dealers.
Louis credits the Mr. Mugs books series with helping him to learn English at a very young age.
You can listen to all the previous book readings under the Reading Series Tab, < https://louisferreira.org/the-reading-series/> and you can read and listen to the first part of this book here. https://www.louisferreira.org/the-4th-reading-series/
Here is this month’s chapter.
Listen to the sound clip here:
Chapter 70: Balloons and All That, Part 1
… to be continued next month!
Smiley was a funny clown
who liked to sell balloons.
He thought ballons were always good
for a birthday or a surprise.
Every day Smiley and his monkey went
up and down the streets. Smiley called:
“BALLOONS! BALLOONS!
Red and green,
Pink and blue,
Come and get
The one for you!”
“BALL-OO-NS”
The boys and girls liked to see
Smiley and Monkey go by.
When Smiley did something funny,
Monkey did too. How everyone laughed!
FRIENDS NEWS
So Berry Nutritious
Our friend Jackie has published her first book!
From February 2022 through August 2024 (Ferreira Fest 146 – 176) we shared one of her unique recipes every month, and now you can have all of those and many more in her new cook book!
Pre-order it here for a notification when it’s available for purchase.
Over 100 Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Recipes!
So Berry Nutritious is more than a cookbook. It is a gentle invitation to return to yourself.
From vibrant salads and nourishing soups to comforting mains and naturally sweet treats, this collection brings together recipes designed for real kitchens and the rhythm of everyday life.
Each dish is thoughtfully crafted and layered with flavor. Meals that nourish, ground, and truly satisfy.
Aryn Mott
Aryn is an Intimacy Coordinator and Mental Health Professional in the Vancouver area. Intimacy coordinators are intimacy professionals who work on film, television, and performance capture projects.
Aryn posts frequent advice videos on how to cope with stressful situations, both on and off a movie set.
Our body doesn’t know the scene ended just because someone yelled ‘cut.’
One of the most overlooked things in film:
actors and crew can carry emotional activation long after an intense scene wraps.
Your nervous system responds to what it experiences, even when it’s fictional.
Quick reset after hard scenes:
- shake out your hands
- unclench your jaw
- exhale slower than you inhale
- look around the room and reconnect to the present
Because emotional safety on set matters too.
Mika McKinnon
Mike writes:
“My latest project, Life Unearthed, airs on PBS starting April 1. I worked as a researcher on the praries episodes 4-6. It’s really fun, and I swear Ariel is carving out a niche for herself as a microscopic wildlife documentary film maker.”
Watch the trailers and episodes here, or click on the screenshot of Mika’s 3 episodes!
Sawyer Ferreira
Sawyer has been busy racing, celebrating her birthday and hanging out with Louis and Jackie!
Eric Banerd
Eric’s company Even Better Painting is keeping busy now that the warmer season is here! If your abode needs freshening up, contact Eric and see what a difference some paint can make!
📞 604-359-7979 | 📧 | 🖥️ www.ebpainting.ca
“What once blended into the background now has warmth, contrast, and presence again. From the siding to the deck, every surface now works together instead of competing for attention.”
The season moves fast. So do the problems when ignored. Send us a photo of your property’s exterior and get your FREE Estimate.
From pink walls and busy details… to something that actually feels composed.
We stripped it back, reset the colors, and gave both spaces a cleaner direction that makes sense visually.
Jennifer Spence
Jen shared some screen shots of her current hit series The Trades.
New episode: ‘Sibling Rivalry’ now streaming… crack a cold one and enjoy! Watch The Trades anytime on Crave Canada!
Surprise! There’s a lotta flesh in episode 6 of The Trades Season 3. You may just have to cover your eyes… or lie down.
Season 3 finale of The Trades now streaming on Crave Canada and it’s Float Day! Grab your favorite bevvy and join us!
Rob Munic and Ingrid Rogers
“Hermanos y Hermanas! I couldn’t be more hyped that my guy Guy Stodel and I are going 3/3 with this amazing Collab with our great partners Teton Ridge and Peacock TV to bring you this beautiful- twisty western noir. See ya on the ranch!”
Are you a filmmaker who has the ability to mentor the next generation but wonder the question “Is It Worth It?” Robert Munic and Ingrid Rogers have been longtime supporters of KITS and are never afraid to share the impact they are able to make through the Script-to-Screen Program.
Watch Ingrid and Rob’s testimonial at the 2025 KITS film Awards (spoiler alert “IT IS WORTH IT”) and you can get involved by coming to a Table Read at Story Church in Burbank. Click here for more info and to watch!
Peter Kelamis
Peter is on Allegiance: Sabrina and Zak suspect this lawyer might have taken justice into his own hands!
Peter will be at Summer Con in Washington State next month! Read his fantastic con bio below!
Please welcome Peter Kelamis to the Washington State Summer Con happening from June 19th through the 21st. Peter is part of our amazing Cartoon Network Hall of Fame reunion at the show this year.
Peter Kelamis will complete our Ed, Edd n Eddy reunion at the show. He brought Rolf with his memorable accent, eccentric personality, and catchphrases to life across 46 episodes and the Ed, Edd n Eddy’s Big Picture Show movie.
Peter is a veteran actor / voice actor / comedian. He has extensive credits on some of the most iconic TV Shows and Movies ever made. He was just seen on the new Jordan Peele Produced Twilight Zone. He will also been seen in a recurring role in the upcoming final season of the Amazon hit, The Man In The High Castle.
Peter’s varied characters have earned him praise. His portrayal as the creepy, mysterious villain, “Yellow Jacket” in the Freeform TV Series, “BEYOND” was such a role. Here’s what others are said about “BEYOND” and Peter’s performance:Peter Kelamis is also well known as Adam Brody from SGU:Stargate Universe. Some of his other appearances on TV were in NCIS, Eureka, The Outer Limits, Sliders, Stargate SG1, Dead Like Me, Fringe and The X-Files. His film appearances include Happy Gilmore, Best in Show, Cabin In The Woods, and Killing Gunther with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Peter was a Guest Star on CW’s “The Flash”.
As a voice actor, his work is quite prolific; he was the voice of “Goku” in the original Ocean Dub of Dragon Ball Z, and also voiced Goku in Geneon’s dub of the Dragon Ball Z movies, Dead Zone, The World’s Strongest, and The Tree of Might, as well as early episodes of Westwood Media’s international dub of the series.
Peter was also the voice the role of “YODA” in the STAR WARS: LEGO CHRONICLES mini movies. He voices the Pirate, “Vallads”, in Netflix’s “Dragon Prince” and also “Harold” in Angry Birds:Summer Madness, and “Ninjago United”.
Meet Peter all weekend at the Washington State Summer Con from June 19th through the 21st. He will be signing autographs, taking photos, and speaking on an Cartoon Network reunion panel at the show. Tickets are on sale now!
Bradley Stryker
Bradley got to meet Tom Hanks during his Broadway show run!
He writes: “Grateful for this experience!”
You can watch the curtain call of Bradley’s blockbuster Broadway show here. Bradley is currently starring in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Coma and Gone.
This star-studded performance has a lot of famous and familiar faces in the cast!
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