The new Vancouver Special, now with more awkwardness

Here's a cantankerous piece about a new Vancouver housing trend: the Mohawk. If you're from these parts you've probably seen them around--"a two-storey box with a half-sized strip of 'hair' on top," as the writer describes them.The Mohawk is arguably more attractive than its...

Where Does Your Food Come From? Farm or Factory

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaIt's peak farming time here on Vancouver Island.  We have the vegetable garden well underway and with a few clear, sunny days it's time, not for the beach, but for haying.  It's a good time to reflect on where we seem to be going...