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MARIE-FRANCE BOISSONEAULT’S childhood exposure to the works of Eloise Margaret Wilkin, E.B. White, Richard Adams and Helen Beatrix Potter seeded her dedication to anthrozoological foci. Her expansive interdisciplinary background has led her to teach

Established in 1976 Issue No. 28 Yolanda Thornton [email protected] 416-930-1664 Jules Torti Catalina Margulis [email protected] Astronomy Editor Robert Dick Meteorology Editor Mark Sirois Home and Farm Editor Steve Maxwell Signe Langford M

Just as the butterflies and birds turn due south, I feel the same pull for the humidity, vibrant colour and clarity that the equator brings. This year, Harrowsmith decided to dedicate its four issues to the cardinal signs. Our Fall issue is naturally

When our premier told us to “Stay the blazes home,” we had no idea how long that requirement would last. We are fortunate that our COVID numbers have been low. However, we do miss visiting with family members and friends in Canada and Maine. Thank go

In Ancaster Village, Ontario, Andrew Kershaw owned the iconic Rousseau House for 20 years. Brewers Blackbird took flight with a serious rebranding and a flock of ambitious co-owners and industry colleagues: executive chef Dan Burcher, Mark Gibson, an

dock To prick dough with a fork, making air holes for steam to escape during baking. pie beads Can be ceramic or metal beads specifically made for the purpose of weighing down pie crust when blind baking, but dry beans work just as well. blind baki

Tim Bedford and Stephanie Heins, the mindful founders of Ginger Jars, redirect dumpster-bound bruised and oddly shaped fruit and vegetables from local grocers, turning them into a feel-good line of soups, sauces and dressings. In Canada, 30 percent o

Since its birth, Harrowsmith has told entertaining, empowering and informative stories of Canadians living well and sustainably. Now our flagship podcast, Harrowsmith Radio, puts those powerful tales right between your ears. In each episode, host W

Winter should be close to normal when it comes to precipitation and temperatures. Most of the storminess will be deflected to the south, due to a southerly flow of the northern branch of the jet stream, but there still should be a few decent storms i

Unlike last winter, the projected lack of a La Niña or El Niño influence will keep the coming winter colder than normal. Although the early part of December should bring some mixed precipitation, we should see a drier pattern develop, as the polar je

A colder-than-normal winter can be expected for the entire province, as a constant northwesterly flow should persist until spring. Snowfall should be near normal over the northern and western parts of the province, but areas adjacent to the Great Lak

Expect conditions colder than normal for the entirety of the region, although the harshest temperatures should be in Yukon. Precipitation levels should be higher over eastern Yukon and the most western parts of the territories, as the polar jet shoul

Temperatures should be slightly below average. The coldest part of the province should likely be the most northeasterly areas. Precipitation inland will be normal or slightly below normal, but areas along the coast should see drier-than-normal condit

Expect colder-than-normal temperatures throughout the season. Alberta may be the one province with closer-to-normal temperatures, but it should also be the stormiest, as the polar jet should be blasting through the province most of the season. Precip

Temperatures should be slightly below normal, yet the more western parts should see the harshest winter temperatures. Precipitation levels should be close to normal or even slightly lower than normal the farther east you go. Temperatures will be at n

What does the word south bring to mind? When coupled with the autumn season, some of you will start dreaming of a trip to warmer latitudes. Others will take skis and snowshoes out of storage. Perhaps you have a practical point of view and will inspec

Do you know what bird was on the back of Canada’s $1,000 bank note before the bill was withdrawn in 2000? The pine grosbeak! For trivia junkies: The American robin, belted kingfisher, osprey, common loon, snowy owl and Canada goose have all appeared

My brother, Dax, only recently stopped going to school. He’s 43 now, but the kid never stopped. From kindergarten onward, he double-downed in high school, attending summer school courses by choice. He earned dual degrees in biotoxicology and microbio

biota Many of us became acquainted with this term thanks to the pandemic. “Biota” is the animal and plant life found in a particular region or habitat. If you stayed at home, as told, you would know your biota all too well. bird’s-mouth cut My siste

Scanning the forest’s belly, I paused for a second look at some distant branches sagging with the weight of what looked like hives. No, not hives, I thought. Are those nests? Beyond my footsteps, mahogany-colored clumps dripped from the branches of s

• Turtles have no parental care, so once the female has finished laying her eggs, she does not return to the nest. Luckily, the hatchlings instinctively know what to do and how to take care of themselves. • Raccoons are one of the biggest predators o

Earn your bird badge by exploring these dynamic resources from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Parks Canada. Listen to barn swallow songs and calls, and learn about their nesting habits and incubation periods. Better yet, erect some new swallow re

Ask Chris Collier to describe his father, Norman, in three words, and he suddenly gets quiet. “My dad was so many things,” says Chris, on the phone from his home in the Netherlands. “It’s impossible to narrow him down like that.” But he tries. Chris

My own house holds a divided view of this subject. About 12 years ago, I came through the kitchen in the middle of the afternoon while my wife was watching Oprah Winfrey give a pep talk to a desperate-looking victim of the 2008 financial services cra