It’s winter, it’s cold, nuff said!

It's been a cold few days in Central Ontario, but that's winter, and I wouldn't want it any other way.  The bone-chilling temps and accompanying wind certainly go through a body, bringing tears to the eyes and a quickness to footsteps. Almost everyone on the radio, TV and in the grocery line exclaim to all …

Early Autumn, a time for contemplation

The leaves are gradually changing colour, lighting up the early Autumn landscape with splashes and swaths of glorious orange, gold, yellow, red, burgundy, crimson, brown and maroon splendour.  In a week or so, the forests, roadsides and countryside will be at their peak, on fire with intense colour.  Mother Nature's fashion show: my favourite time …

Living on the Precambrian Shield

There's much to be thankful for living in Ontario: a landscape complete with lush forests, countless lakes and rivers, a wide variety of wildlife, cities, and country roads dotted with villages and small towns.  One of the most iconic aspects of Ontario's landscape are the often endless rock formations.  Especially in central and northern Ontario, …

A Drive on the Wild Side

The next time you're driving along a country road, slow down, look, and enjoy the wild.  The wild is right there on the side of all country roads this time of year, it's colours include yellow, cream, pink, white, purples, brown, mustard and gold. You don't have to look too hard or too far to …