LCBO Workers Set to Strike before May 2-4 Weekend
Unionized LCBO workers have voted 95 percent in favour of a strike. The strike deadline has been set for May 17 unless a new contract can be negotiated. Arthur spoke …
Month: April 2013
Monitoring Mercury Toxicity in the Environment using Unique Chemical “Fingerprints”
Mercury, the liquid metal, has been used for centuries due to its unique properties in items such as thermometers and tooth fillings although its use has declined as we have …
Anishnaabe Maanjiidwin XI; The Thousand and One Bodies of the Serpent
On Friday, March 22 I had the privilege of attending Anishnaabe Maanjiidwin XI; The Thousand and One Bodies of the Serpent. This beautiful and emotional performance was performed by Norma …
Feeding Our Future
With spring well on its way, it’s time to get those green thumbs active again. On Thursday April 11, 2013 a class of third year Ecosystem Management Technology students from …
Pool with Bill (And President Franklin)
On March 28, 2013, I played pool with Bill. Oh, and the President of Trent University, Dr. Steven Franklin. But first, I need to talk about suits and battle-axes. Last …
Spring Breakers: Wow, Spring Break Got Murdery So Gradually I Barely Even Noticed
Ahhh spring. The birds are chirping. Other birds are trying to have sex with those birds. And the bunny that lives behind me is gearing up for gardening season where …
Chet Singh Dubbing the Right Thing with a Swing
Occupation Nation is the sixth release from Chet Singh, a foundational member of the local dub, spoken word, and activist communities. He pairs with local dub wise professor Jarett Prescott …
Leos Carax’s Portmanteau of Cinema-Swansong Sketches
Republished from Sight & Sound, Courtesy BFI Cinema is dead (or dying) but all is cinema. This contradictory, Godardian discourse animates Leos Carax’s Holy Motors, the director’s long-awaited fifth feature, …
Natural Peterborough: April Showers and Spring Flowers
Photo by www.cassiephotography.ca As a local of the Peterborough area, one of my favourite things about home is the walking paths, nature conservancies, and promotion of things green and lovely. …
Why does the Turtle Cross the Road?
Why does the turtle cross the road? Because, like the chicken, it wants to get to the other side. However, it is much, much slower than the chicken and often …