It might look peaceful enough, but this living room is the scene of a recent dramatic transition. My partner and I have just finished moving our home from Guelph to Waterloo, Ontario. Moving is supposedly one of the most stressful … Continue reading
On the second day of our photography course in Haliburton, Rob Stimpson took us to Gull Lake with the assignment to photograph motion. We had plenty of that around us, with kayakers riding the rapids. However, I found myself most … Continue reading
I am concerned that OPA 48 does not provide adequate protection for Guelph’s rivers and greenways. I have been a Guelph resident since 1982 when I came here for university. I stayed because I love Guelph’s strong sense of community, … Continue reading
It is an important time for river advocates in Guelph. Tonight City Council will vote whether to update the city’s Official Plan with dubious protection for the Speed River and Eramosa River greenway. Coincidentally, this Sunday begins a week-long … Continue reading
Today’s guest post exchange shows how rivers play an important role in the cultures of many cities. Joan Lambert Bailey writes here about Tokyo’s waterways while my guest post about Guelph’s two rivers appears on her blog, PopcornHomestead. ~~~~~~ Leave … Continue reading
For the WordCount Blogathon Speed River Journal is delighted to present a guest post by Joan Lambert Bailey. An old sakura (cherry tree) leans over the fence with haru jo-on (fleabane daisy) at its feet. Tsutsuji (azalea) blooms are the … Continue reading
Yesterday Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) Guelph hosted a meeting to discuss its Speed River Project. Guest speaker Dr. Karen Morrison discussed her work on ecohealth, suggesting human well-being is rooted in a sense of place. Communities should be … Continue reading