The Buy Local movement is sweeping your local ecosystem these days. People are becoming more self aware of the economic and environmental impact on their purchases.  Everything from 100 mile food source (https://www.longlanefarms.ca/)  to your local furniture maker (https://www.liveedgeforest.com/).  What is really exciting about this industry t...

I'm writing this article on a rainy overcast morning, as I stare out at what used to be my front lawn. Over the past four weeks, the mighty Ottawa River has been elevated to the highest levels we have ever seen. It is about 8 feet higher than normal. So now, when I stare out at the flooded river, I feel sadness, anger, and a desire for the truth...