CFN -One of the things that my husband and I did when we moved into our present home some 12 years ago was plant a variety of plants and trees. . We planted 3 black walnuts trees not only for their shade and cooling properties during the summer months, also forContinue Reading
CFN –Some time ago a video had landed in my inbox showing practices used to collected shark fins for an oriental delicacy, shark fin soup. This soup is often served on special Oriental occasions such as weddings. The video was disturbing in that a small portion of the animal wasContinue Reading
CFN –Can we go from a world powered by fossil fuels and nuclear energy to one powered by renewable energy, and what would happen to us — as individuals and communities — if we tried? Powerful showcases the remarkable achievements and inspiring examples of people and communities pursuing a pathContinue Reading
CFN – We are well into the Fall season as evidenced by the bright maroon leaves of the sumacs barely holding onto their places of birth with the recent onslaught of rain and wind. . These leaves will soon let go of their branches to take part in the nextContinue Reading
CFN – Transition Cornwall+ propose deux après-midi de film et de discussion à la Bibliothèque publique de Cornwall, pour inspirer la population francophone à unir leurs efforts afin de surmonter les difficultés reliées au déclin du pétrole, des changements climatiques, et de l’instabilité économique mondiale. De plus en plus souvent,Continue Reading
CFN –An invitation was received to participate in some “afternoon harvest activities” at the Homestead of Bill & Karen Carrière near Newington, Ontario. The Carrières are involved in The Transition Network which aims to inspire communities “to work together to increase our community’s capacity to thrive in the face ofContinue Reading
CFN – My driver’s license is soon to expire and as such it was necessary for me to review the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Drivers Manual in preparation for the written portion of the licensing requirements. . Much to my surprise and delight there was information in the manualContinue Reading
CFN – I spent this past Monday morning in Ottawa at Parliament Hill, feeling compelled to support the people who traveled on this day to peacefully protest the proposed XL pipeline. . I have read various reports/sharings on the affects tar sand projects are having on surrounding populations and environments.Continue Reading
CFN – Holidays often signal a buying spree for items which are often only used once then delegated to the curb to languish in our over burdened land fill sites. . So Earth Matters wanted to share some wonderful information which we stumbled upon which can help to raise fundsContinue Reading
CFN –The Monarch Butterfly. Isn’t it a display that delights the eyes and heart? Bright, beautiful bursts of orange, black and white, the Monarch can instantly deposit smiles on children, adults and dogs. Oh yes, I mention the dog part because when my beautiful Molly was a puppy she wouldContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario Joins a Global Day of Action to Promote Fossil Fuel Reduction Cornwall ON – Circle September 24, 2011 on your calendar! Everyone is invited to join us (and the entire world) in a Moving Planet Rally & Parade to raise community awarenessContinue Reading
CFN – Want to stand up for clean air, water and earth? Well the opportunity is coming September 26th in Ottawa. As mentioned in last weeks column. People from across Canada and the United States had gathered outside of the White House in DC over the later part of August untilContinue Reading
Cornwall ON –Provincial Liberal Candidate Mark MacDonald has some big shoes to fill, now that current MPP Jim Brownell is retiring. Although he has been campaigning for a while now, with the official opening of the Liberal campaign office on Pitt and Seventh in Cornwall, the campaign is now inContinue Reading
CFN – Have you heard about the Keystone XL pipeline? There is a proposal on the table to transport approximately 900,000 barrels of thick, synthetic crude oil to Texas and the Gulf States from Alberta for refining. If approved, this would mean an expansion of the world’s dirtiest and mostContinue Reading
CFN – Are you planning to hunt on publicly owned lands? It is a common misconception that if lands are owned by a public agency that one may enter without permission. This is in fact incorrect. These lands are for the benefit of all. Imagine the possible outcomes ifContinue Reading
CFN –Have you ever heard of an organization called Green Drinks? I attended my first gathering this past week in my community. There are local groups from Argentina to Zambia. The driving force behind these meetings is people’s passion and concern for our environment and sustainability. Everyone who works orContinue Reading
It’s that time of the year again when signs of fall are beginning to show, leaves are beginning their transformation to orange and red and the blooms of goldenrod are beginning their show of yellow. The time when readying the children for the upcoming school year is high on theContinue Reading
Ottawa ON – I would rather have one than not, but living with a Medical Marijuana License from Health Canada has been a bit of a nightmare. For my wife and I, it has been a stressful and humiliating experience on more than one occasion. The fact that we haveContinue Reading