Environment

When my mom baked cookies, pies, or cakes for the church bake sale that meant less dessert for us, but… Continue reading “The natural gas bake sale”

I admit it. I’ve disposed of my share of mould-growing science projects pulled from the back of the fridge. I’ve… Continue reading “Waste is such a waste”

“We buy things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like,” said Dave Ramsey,… Continue reading “The best things in life aren’t things”

In a heat wave, we can keep cool in air-conditioned spaces. If that’s not possible, we can head for our… Continue reading “City proposes tree preservation bylaw”

When I was seven, I came into some birthday money: $5! My parents helped me open a Canada Trust bank… Continue reading “Follow the money”

When our babies arrive, we child-proof the cupboards, gate the stairs. We don’t leave them in a hot car with… Continue reading “Child-proofing the planet”

Those who are looking for a way to make a lasting impact on the landscape in the Kawarthas are invited… Continue reading “Kawartha Land Trust to host community tree-planting and mapping event”