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One of my favourite things about the summer is the long nights, the beautiful sunsets, and the warm evening walks. This is the time I cherish, as I walk my dog and contemplate on what is next for me. Luckily, some peonies are still in bloom! The moon always gives me comfort, reminds me to slow down, and encourages me to shed what does not serve me. July always leads me to going inward. This year, I find myself thinking of Bawaajigewin, an Ojibway word meaning “the action of t

On my Spotify Wrapped for 2025, the algorithm informed me that, according to my tastes, I have a listening age of 65. What can I say: I love music from the ’70s. Mixed in with my classic yacht rock are some of Canada’s biggest names: Justin Bieber’s “Yukon” was on heavy rotation, as was almost everything from The Beaches. Jully Black - 2026 Juno Awards A friend of mine was at this year’s Junos, taking place in Hamilton on March 29th, and it was fun to see how many Juno-award-

As March settles in, the sunlight begins to feel stronger. Snow slowly melts into soft streams, and rain replaces the quiet fall of winter flakes. The days stretch a little longer, inviting people to step outside again after months of winter hibernation. It’s the perfect time to rediscover the outdoors and there’s no better way to welcome the season than at the Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival . Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival Taking place on March 14–15, March 16–20, Marc

Long before the world filled with cards and candy hearts, St. Valentine’s story was one of quiet rebellion and tender courage. In a time when love faced limits and boundaries, he offered gestures of care, small acts of devotion, and notes that carried the weight of the heart. That spirit of gentle, patient love lives on if we pause long enough to notice it, and in Oshawa , even in the deep marrow of winter, something begins to shift. The days grow marginally brighter and the

Dear Gentle Reader, It’s a new year! Perhaps it is because I was born in January that I have always felt it a time of luxury, indulgence and resetting. As we go back to work adorning all of our holiday gifts, there is newness in the air. January is also when we can look forward to the latest season of the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton. Divided into two parts, the worldwide release of Season 4’s A-side is scheduled for January 29th, with the back half becoming available on Feb