St. Mary Magdalene Church, with Te Apiti wind farm in the background, Ashhurst New Zealand photo credit: Albie Brown Wind is a renewable energy. It produces no air or water pollution. Wind turbines capture the energy generated by wind and convert it into electricity. The blades of the turbine are rotated by the wind which…
October is ADHD Awareness Month. In 1902 a British pediatrician noted that some children could not control their behaviour in a way a typical child would but they were still intelligent. And now more than 100 years later ADHD is still misunderstood, stigmatized and denied as a disability. Children with ADHD are often labeled problem…
Remember the story of the three little pigs? The first little pig built his house out of straw, the second little pig built his house out of sticks and the third little pig built his house out of bricks. Only the third little pig’s house was able to withstand the big bad wolf that huffed…
The New Zealand pāua has the most beautiful shell in the world. Called abalone in North America, the pāua is unique because of the brilliance of its multi-coloured shell. They cling to the rocks in shallow waters around the New Zealand coastline. They are known not only for their beauty but also for their delicious…
World Environment Day is held on June 5 each year and is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment.
I know climate change is a huge global issue; wildfires, floods, droughts, hurricanes, and tornados affect thousands and thousands of people. But today as I rub my itchy, bloodshot eyes,
Ontario government breaking deal with Beer Store to expand sales to corner stores. At first glance, this headline might seem like a business story and good news,
Olive was elegant. There was no doubt about that. She was tall and slim with alabaster skin, bright blue eyes and jet black wavy hair. Even as a little girl she chose her clothes with great care. “Do you think this colour matches my eyes?” she would ask her mother. Her mother said to friends,…
So you’ve been asked to speak at a conference or at your local business improvement meeting, or at your niece’s wedding.