“Remembrance reminds us that our nation has been through even more challenging times. Whether at war or during peace support operations, Canada’s veterans and fallen heroes alike can take comfort in our remembrance.” – Larry Murray, Grand President of the Royal Canadian Legion Our fallen war veterans have indeed connected us as Canadians. They are …
Pesticides. They’ve been around for a long time. People have used pesticides before 2000 BCE. In ancient Mesopotamia, about 4,500 years ago, crops were protected and dusted with sulfur fungicide. Toxic chemicals, such as arsenic, mercury, and lead became the norm by the 15th century. Non-essential or “cosmetic” pesticides (herbicides) came much later in the …
“I am passionate about tea, running, the idea that we are bound only by the limits of our imaginations, and maple syrup.” – Misha Collins Who doesn’t like maple syrup? In Canada, it is referred to as liquid gold and for good reason. It is packed with antioxidants and healthy minerals, such as zinc, magnesium, …
“Precaution is better than cure.” – Edward Coke As a youngster, I was asked the riddle “Why did the chicken cross the road?” Being as philosophical as I was, even at a young age, I came up with a barrage of answers – to no avail. The answer, to my disappointment, was simple: “to reach …
Jennie enters her daughter’s room for the third time this morning. Her footsteps seem to echo into oblivion – emptiness. A soft caressing breeze flows through a partially opened window, its scent hinting of autumn’s onset. Nestled on the bed is a menagerie of stuffed animals. Mrs. Bunny, her daughter’s favourite, with one missing ear. …
Who were this mystery couple that became known as “The Valdaro Lovers”? We will never know. This young man and woman laid sideways, face to face, legs intertwined, holding each other in a tender embrace, oblivious to the world above them. Perhaps they were sharing their last moments together. The male skeleton is on the …
There are mixed emotions about where I am in the world right now. Over 50 years can be a long time for an ole girl like me. Especially after all I have been through. They say it is for the best, that I’ll soon be good as new by the spring of 2012, after construction …
Fall is in the air – too soon it seems. Fall is not a detriment to mosquito and tick infestation. They are content to stay where they are, especially with the unseasonably warm weather across Canada. Don’t store away the insect repellent just yet. Speaking about mosquitoes, they love a human host, yet it is …
Nova Scotia’s Gold River in the province’s Lunenburg County was once inundated with gold prospectors, all seeking the coveted “colour in the pan.” This lengthy serpentine river has its source at Gold River Lake in Nova Scotia’s valley region to the north, feeding on several other lakes before emptying into the south at Mahone Bay …
Their greatest threat, until now, has been fear led by fallacy. Now, a new threat could see their total annihilation. These night fliers’ affliction and demise is resulting from a deadly species of fungus (Pseudogymnoascus destructans), which propagates on a bat’s skin. This affliction has been reported to have killed millions of bats as of …
