A bobolink sings in the city
Early yesterday evening while planting onion sets in the backyard, I heard a bobolink. It is such a joyful sound, more poignant in…
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Cootes paradise: winter reveals remarkable textures
I happened to be in Hamilton, Ont., yesterday with time on my hands and took the opportunity to explore Cootes Paradise. Steeltown may…
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Local food needs less act, more action
This month the Ontario Government presented the draft of a Promoting Local Food Act. Farmers need legislative support, but so far the new…
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The Essential St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market
Any Southern Ontario foodie worth his or her salt must visit St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, Canada’s largest. It offers a better selection of…
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A Day at Presqu’ile Provincial Park
The first day of vacation we spent unexpectedly at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Our intended destination was Prince Edward County, but when I realized…
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