Why are we so outraged by Cecil the lion?
Jon Levine raises some important questions about the public outrage over the killing of a lion by a Minnesotan dentist, while the deaths of so… Read More
Spill the Beans: A walk in the woods
When I moved to the farm after 13 years of living in the city, my grandmother suggested I start small. You know, small garden, only… Read More
Jimmy Kimmel on the killing of Cecil the lion
Jimmy Kimmel shared his thoughts on his July 28th show regarding the Minnesotan dentist who paid to shoot and kill a lion in Zimbabwe –… Read More
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Spill the Beans: So now what? (with recipes)
When I moved to the farm after 13 years of living in the city, my grandmother suggested I start small. You know, small garden, only… Read More
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What once was old is new again
On Monday, July 20, 2015 once the servers finished doing what they do, the Spectator Tribune will have shed its once current design for clean lines, white space, and intuitive usability. It’ll be a better experience for those reading and those writing. Read More
Healing Canada’s ailing democracy starts with how we vote
Our politics are an extension of ourselves, not something that exists separately from us. Even those who cannot be bothered to vote are a part of this system; their inaction is an endorsement of the sorry status quo. Read More
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Pet Patter: Dog massage, part two: Therein lies the rub
The act of pet massage ought to be relaxing for both your pet and for you, so make sure you are in the right frame of mind before you begin. Do not hesitate to pat your dog or praise him while administering massage. Be sure to speak softly. Your dog should view this process as a treat or reward; something to enjoy, not endure. Let us do everything we can to make them feel safe, stimulated and loved. Read More
Daddy Issues: Fathers of confederation, fathers of reconciliation
Names are important as signifiers of who and what we are. They are also indicators of a historical trajectory of which we — whether acknowledged or not — are all set upon together. We’ve decided to name our firstborn of this new generation Russin, and the following is a brief history — cobbled together by insights from my father, nana, great aunts and an admittedly amateur interest in our country’s history — of that name. Read More
Spill the beans: The garden explosion
With the hot weather and some rain, everything has just taken off. This is the magic time of gardening. Everything looks lush and perfect. Read More
Will the real Brian Bowman please stand up?
What a difference eight months make. While there has been no shortage of teary-eyed press conferences or glamour shots of the Mayor posted to his social media feeds, there’s been little in the way of substantive policy coming from his office. Read More
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