Jan 9, 2021We are NOT in this together!Some people are having a more challenging time than others during COVID lockdowns. January and February are the hardest months in Canada due to the limited outdoor activities available and less sunshine hours. Imagine the difference of living in a small condo in a big city vs living in the…Covid-192 min readCovid-192 min read
Oct 3, 202030 Restaurants in 30 DaysI put my money where my mouth was. To help our small independent restaurant owners during the last month, I have enjoyed going to a different local independent restaurant/coffee shop/food truck each day. This challenge was difficult as our area only has 30 places nearby so I literally ate at…Food4 min readFood4 min read
Apr 19, 2020Is COVID-19 going to destroy our small business ecosystem in North America?The small-medium business (SMB) is the backbone of the economy as millions of businesses rely on selling goods/services typically within their local community or with other SMB. This localized economy has an echo effect to benefit their local community dramatically through volunteerism, charity fundraising, support networks, and even sponsorship of…Covid-194 min readCovid-194 min read
Apr 13, 2020Will rural life rebound stronger after COVID?If I had to be anywhere in the world right now during COVID self isolation, it would be here in the beautiful countryside in the Ottawa Valley, Canada. I grew up in one of those small town (Calabogie, ON) where people would only visit their cottage in the summer to…Covid-194 min readCovid-194 min read
Jul 14, 2019What does #BuyLocal mean to youThe 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 trend, is that it…Entrepreneurship4 min readEntrepreneurship4 min read
May 18, 2019Ottawa River Flooding — Hydro Mismanagement or Climate change?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…Climate Change4 min readClimate Change4 min read
Mar 31, 2019Philemon Wright — Ottawa River PioneerPhilemon Wright — Ottawa River Pioneer You wouldn’t know it but some of the wood used in Riverwood Acoustics Hudson speakers is over 300 years old! The story of how they got there begins with the start of the logging trade in the Ottawa river. In the beginning of the…Environment5 min readEnvironment5 min read
