I usually take the time to look back at previous columns so that I don’t duplicate titles or too much of the same information. Last January’s title was “A Year of Discoveries”. Oh my! None of us had any idea then what a year of discoveries it was going to… Continue reading
The reactions on both sides of the proposed changes to Ontario’s conservation legislation are loud and impassioned. Environmental groups claim the revisions remove or severely restrict the Conservation Authorities’ role in regulating development, permit and planning application appeal process and appealing municipal planning applications. Some sources equate it to… Continue reading
2020 has been a very odd year in so many ways. And I will be more than happy to see it gone. We all know that our weather is less and less predictable. And it’s making my writing this column rather difficult. I like to be able to write about… Continue reading
Sean Gillen, the proprietor of Ironwood Property Maintenance, planted a Sugar Maple at the corner of County Road #21 and Glamorgan. The Anglican church, Trinity the Marsh, had received a donation to plant a new tree there to replace a couple of old trees that had been removed. The Rev…. Continue reading
The fall winds have whipped most of the leaves off the trees. And looking out the window of my den, where I write, my view of Medd’s Mountain is now very clear. Stronger winds seem to be a new and not very welcome thing for us. Yesterday we had an… Continue reading
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, the stream was filled with trout, the stream was empty of trout, the water was cool and gentle, the water was warm and severe, anglers were full of hope, anglers were laden with doubt (with apologies to Charles… Continue reading
Ryan Gregory Produces Arctic Fishing Series in Yellowknife Ryan Gregory caught the fishing bug early. At two years of age two, his father Wayne set him up with a fishing. Growing up around the corner from the Mill pond, he took full advantage of local fishing spots. As he got… Continue reading
It is hard to imagine the sought after Brook Trout as a common city dweller. Many are surprised to learn that this elusive fish has found refuge in some of the remaining greenspaces in southern Ontario. The Brook Trout is Ontario’s only native stream trout. The others you may be… Continue reading
Trout Unlimited Millbrook was out sampling Baxter Creek and Squirrel Creek this weekend. Doing this work with a mask on was a new experience for everyone. We caught many healthy trout. Thanks to everyone who allowed us to access their property. Do you want to know what is in your… Continue reading
