It’s 11 p.m., bitterly cold outside, and the snow has stopped after three or four hours of accumulation. A sensible person would be heading to bed...
The Curious Flight Path of a Dragonfly
It was early autumn 1991. The summer heat and sweat-lodge humidity of Tokyo were beginning to crisp up to clear mornings when the silhouette of Mount Fuji once again emerged
Where the Stars Align in Canada
I’ve been starry eyed for a long time. Growing up in the country, I took dark skies for granted. I thought everyone could simply step outside and...
Women in Agriculture and a Royal Winter Fair
The Rundown In this episode we talk about the changing role of women in agriculture and the future of the largest agricultural fair in the world. I...
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A true classic…in every sense – Stratford Shakespeare
Mention the name Stratford, Ontario, to most people, and its annual celebration of Shakespeare is the first thing to come to mind. Though the town...
A Victorian Time Machine
Even if it didn’t have amazing live theatre, awesome food and friendly folks, Stratford, Ontario, would still be worth the trip just for the...
Thrill of the Hunt
Summers make Canada the ideal staycation choice. And what better to way to explore our country than on a mission? If you have your eye on a...
Don’t Forget the Folklore
Like any region that has a deep history, these local legends do more than just entertain: they also provide insight into everyday life during bygone...
A tradition of award-winning gardens in Stratford
For the gardener in all of us, any exploration of Stratford, Ontario, in the warmer months has to include the town’s world-class gardens. Topping...
Bring Your Appetite to Stratford
If you’re a fan of buying locally produced food, then Stratford is your 100-mile-diet dream. A trip in the fall means the 100-miler will have plenty...
A trip down the Bacon and Ale Trail, and into the sweet beyond
If you’re like me, you’re probably a fan of pub grub. In Stratford, Ontario, you can get plenty of that along the Bacon and Ale Trail. Since...
FireWorks and Sticky Buns
I have to admit, although I’m a dedicated fitness enthusiast, another passion that I have to counterbalance is my love of food. Our recent summer...
Green with Envy
My partner and I sold our 150-year-old stone house in Galt, Ontario, in August 2016. We sold it on Facebook, actually, but that’s another story....