Twenty-five years as an art space, in the early days as one of the only galleries in Prince Edward, is an accomplishment. A minimum of four shows a summer represents more than 100 exhibits showcasing artists from across Canada and Europe. Peter and Alice have played hosts to some of the most exciting contemporary shows between Montreal and Toronto. Read More
In our neighbourhood, of which I have written often and lovingly, there is no such thing as a solitary project. In fact, here on this hill, there are seldom enough chores for all the help available Read More
As the sleigh sped through Smithfield on the way to Trent Port, Governor General Thomson may have contemplated the daunting task awaiting him in Montreal. The Mackenzie Rebellion was only two years past and nerves were still very raw, extreme partisan positions being the normal manner of discourse. Lord Durham had been and gone, providing his Durham Report with recommendations for changes to the governance of Upper and Lower Canada. British gentlemen could not fathom why normally peaceful Canadians had actually taken up arms against the crown, but they were intent on preventing it from happening again. Read More
One of the primary goals of the nursery is to convince people of the value of local plants and growing from seed in order to create genetic diversity. Read More
There are so many ways to satisfy and indulge in this area home to artists, vintners, brewers, and foodies. Taste, scent, texture, allure. Read More
“When I was eight, Mahalia Jackson heard me sing in Raleigh and asked my mother if I could open for her. I went on the road professionally with Mahalia for the next four years.” Read More
A home, like a family, has lineage. As a physical structure and shelter, a house’s ancestry is a declaration of its singularity and evolution. Read More
Anthony Lemke answers 19 Gravitas Questions with Alan Gratias A fixture on Canadian and international screens, Anthony Lemke has a diverse collection of credits to his name that span over 15 years as a leading actor in the Canadian film and television industry. For the past three years, he starred as the sarcastic mercenary, Three, in SyFy… Read More
A few years ago, someone asked me to describe the work of a journalist. It’s easy. We go places we’ve never been, meet people we’ve never seen, ask questions that are none of our business, and then tell complete strangers all about it. The good ones do it with integrity, compassion, and without hummus. Maybe without hubris. These are real stories we’re telling, and they make a difference. They should. Read More
On April 21, 1852, at 10 in the evening, the lake’s north bank suddenly gave way, likely due to underground seepage, augmented by snowmelt and several days of heavy rain. With a great roar, the lake water surged down the valley, gouging a deep ravine, tearing into sand ridges, careening off gravel banks, and spreading over the countryside downstream. Read More