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For the birds — and for people who want birds

Two approaches to birding: 1. Go to where the birds are. 2. Get the birds to come to you. A… Continue reading “For the birds — and for people who want birds”

Want to get married? Pop-up chapel in July

Cats and dogs can’t get married, but you can and you can help the PTBO Humane Society at the same… Continue reading “Want to get married? Pop-up chapel in July”

On the Owl Prowl at Ken Reid Conservation

The first rule of Owl Prowl is: You do not talk — about Owl Prowl or anything else — when… Continue reading “On the Owl Prowl at Ken Reid Conservation”

For women experiencing domestic abuse, pets often used as cruel leverage

More than half of women delay leaving an abusive partner because of concerns for their pets, according to research from… Continue reading “For women experiencing domestic abuse, pets often used as cruel leverage”

Dorothea Weise and the symphony of colour

Dorothea Weise and the symphony of colour

For close to 15 years Dorothea and her husband, Karl, lived two doors down from us. Quieter, more considerate neighbours… Continue reading “Dorothea Weise and the symphony of colour”

Yes, please and thank you: Elections, ramen noodles, and bad manners

By the time you read this, our municipal election results will have finally been tallied – (No, honest! We mean… Continue reading “Yes, please and thank you: Elections, ramen noodles, and bad manners”

Avoid hitchhikers — ticks can still spread illness

If you’re starting to put stuff away for the winter, keep the bug spray handy – at least for a… Continue reading “Avoid hitchhikers — ticks can still spread illness”