The Other Things Five hundred and forty kilometres, and a lifetime 14 Jun 201617 Jul 2016 TORONTO There are 540 kilometres between my office and my aunt’s house. Last week, my office was full of meetings, big ideas and little frustrations, posturing and punning. My aunt’s house…
The Other Things Windsor harbours a bounty of street art and sculpture 15 Oct 201521 Oct 2015 A museum of walls, and a museum without walls. Windsor takes its art seriously and uniquely. It’s impossible to walk around downtown or along the riverside without one’s eye being…
The Other Things Hiram Walker’s Power Building was once a jewel in his crown 29 Aug 201528 Sep 2015 WINDSOR, Ont. — There are days that I walk toward one story, only to trip over the curb of another. The story I was walking toward was that of Hiram…
Dirty weekend… How to have fun in Ottawa for less than $10 25 Apr 201516 Jun 2015 Recently, Melani and Jilly joined me in Ottawa for a working weekend. It was one of those weekends where we were a little short on cash, but it’s a small…
The Other Things Meet Alton C. Parker, Canada’s first black detective 17 Feb 20157 Apr 2015 It’s about history, sure. It’s about equal rights in 1950s. It’s about a guy who became the first black detective in Canada. But Alton C. Parker’s story is a lot…
Short hops A walk in the park: Alexandria’s Festival of Lights 30 Dec 201417 Feb 2015 Part of an occasional series exploring North America's parks. “Mum, can I come with you?” Jilly asked in her sweetest sing-songy voice when she saw me grab my car keys.…
