Sustainable Self-Reliant Living in the New Economy

A Better Place Economists look at the unprecedented growth of the global economy and of international trade and investment and see a promising future with more of the same. That was pre-pandemic. Things have changed now. It’s been a long time coming. Ecologists have always seen the economy in conflict with the environment everywhere:  collapsing […]

Is It Illegal to Go Off-Grid?

Going Off-Grid in Ontario means that you are able to produce your own renewable energy to cover your unique needs and establish complete freedom and independence from local distribution companies! Say goodbye to unexpected energy expenses and increase your own ability to be less dependent.  There is no better time than now to become more independent. Today, […]

Fishing Hook In Deep

BRING ON THE PAIN As time passes during an angler’s life, the adage of “the more you do, the better you get” is absolutely correct (at least in my opinion). Time on the water equals experience. Through this time, safety and caution also become a learned behaviour. An example might be tripping in the boat […]

Ticks, Lyme Disease and How To Protect Yourself

I’M TICKED OFF! Like some of you, I read the incredible story that broke several weeks ago about the 9-year-old little boy in Connecticut who had a tick embed itself in his eardrum. According to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine co-authored by Dr. Erik Waldman and Dr. David Kasle 3 days […]