On January 1st, Niagara, Ontario’s Mike Rilstone started his personal 40,075 Challenge: pedalling virtually around the Earth in 365 days on his recumbent exercise bike to raise sponsorships to help children with cancer. In August, it will be Rilstone’s 6th year riding...
Thanks to my friend MT for suggesting this new feature of Canadian Writers. Last updated: February 22, 2026 Jennifer Chevalier's debut novel The Winter Witch drops two sisters onto a bride ship bound for 17th-century Montreal, where scandal, supposed curses, and a...
Love has a universal soundtrack. Whether two people are sharing headphones on a rainy train ride in Tokyo or slow-dancing in a kitchen in Lagos, the right song can say what words alone cannot. In 2026, the global love song landscape is richer, more diverse, and more...
Last updated: February 22, 2026 Key Takeaways Tripadvisor's 2026 Travellers' Choice Awards ranked Niagara-on-the-Lake #3 among all Canadian destinations, ahead of Toronto, Montreal, and Niagara Falls itself. Nearly 40 wineries anchor the town's tasting scene,...
Updated Sunday, February 22, 2026 The timing couldn't be more dramatic. Just as President Donald Trump prepares for his first visit to China since 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a crushing blow to his signature trade policy, striking down the legal foundation...
What if everything we know about computing is on the verge of collapsing? Physicist Michio Kaku explores the next wave that could render traditional tech obsolete: Quantum computing. Quantum computers, Kaku argues, could unlock the secrets of life itself: and could...
Last updated: February 21, 2026 Key Takeaways Ground-mounted solar panels offer unique advantages for mobile tiny homes, including easier transport and maintenance compared to roof installations The Chillhouse design demonstrates a hybrid wind-solar system that...
Last updated: February 21, 2026 Key Takeaways Thunder Bay's tourism economy exceeds $125 million annually, and 2026 is shaping up to be a record-breaking season with new hotels, attractions, and government-backed trail investments [2]. Summer 2025 hotel occupancy hit...
In a dramatic escalation of US-Canada relations, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on February 9, 2026, threatening to block the opening of the nearly completed Gordie Howe International Bridge—a $6.4 billion infrastructure project connecting Detroit and...
by Rick Crouch | Real Estate Buying, Real Estate Selling, Real Estate Values There is no shortage of social media posts online as well as print advertising including billboards touting the ability to provide an quick evaluation of your home’s value in mere seconds...
