Journey into Journalism
Grade 10 students Caitlin McKelvie, left, and Brenley Strano were excited to start a new school newspaper at Mowat in February. With Caitlin as the editor and Brenley as the graphic designer, they have...
So many ways to savour our delicious local strawberries
By Kathryn McLean Did you know that May is the start of local strawberry season in Ontario? Some of us may look forward to fresh asparagus or rhubarb or even fiddleheads, but small, sweet,...
My close encounter with a blacklegged deer tick
The day after a hike in the Rouge, Wanda noticed something thread-like poking out of her skin. It was a tiny blacklegged deer tick and her doctor quickly prescribed an antibiotic. By Wanda Wierzbicki...
Soccer camp for girls creates a sense of belonging
By Kathy McGrath A third of girls will leave a sport because they feel unwelcome or perceive that they don’t belong, according to a 2022 survey by the Canadian Women & Sport (CWS). The...
Behind the scenes at Toronto Zoo
Keeper Rebecca Rice really enjoys working with the six goats under her care in Goat World. Her favourite is Easter Bunny, left, who only has three legs. “He is so sweet,” she said. She...
IAAM: It’s All About Me clothing boutique
Jasmine Haughey and her father, Greg, wear outfits from their boutique By Pamela Collins Let’s backtrack to 2020 in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Jasmine Haughey was 15 years old and decided she...
Author creates unique and unforgettable characters
By Julie Kish Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineBy Gail HoneymanPamela Dorman Books/Viking, 2017 As the title says, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, or so she says. She definitely has a comfortable routine that keeps...
Simple ways to reduce food waste at home
Too-soft mango or kiwi can be frozen and later used for smoothies. By Kathryn McLean Each year as April approaches I start thinking of kitchen tips I can offer that are in line with...
A top-notch trip to the bottom of the world
The Marina’s passengers enjoy a view of the rocky coast in Admiralty Bay. By Klaus Katzch On January 15, my wife, Susan Bach, and I embarked on a 20-day trip to Antarctica. We flew...
Conflicting thoughts on growing up
By Sharon Arulnesan “Growing up isn’t the problem, forgetting is.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince These seven short and simple words have been echoing in my head for the past couple of...
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