Dec 30th, 2008 · Ontario's Jeremy Fisher celebrated the release of his first release, Let It Shine, by taking a bicycle trip from Seattle to Vancouver, gaining followers with every stop. Fisher and his band kick off the 25th season of Mountain Stage with performances from his latest album, Goodbye Blue Monday.
Dec 12th, 2008 · A study comparing over 4,500 elephants revealed that zoo life may be harmful to elephant health. Georgia J. Mason, professor at University of Guelph in Ontario and lead researcher on the Science study, explains the findings and discusses what zoos can do to keep elephants healthy.
Jul 15th, 2008 · It's important to note how much good music is coming from our northern neighbors these days. City and Colour is the solo project of Ontario-native Dallas Green, founding member of the Canadian band Alexisonfire. Bring Me Your Love is Green's second full-length release under the City and Colour moniker, and the record's acoustic singer-songwriter work balances beautifully simple music with powerful vocals and heavy, confessional lyrics.
Jun 10th, 2008 · The "sea rocket" shows preferential treatment to plants that are its kin. Evolutionary plant ecologist Susan Dudley of McMaster University in Ontario discusses her discovery.
May 16th, 2008 · The five Great Lakes — Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior — are said to hold one-fifth of the world's surface fresh water. The lakes are threatened by fluctuating water levels, invasive species and pollution — and surrounding communities are looking for ways to help.
Feb 29th, 2008 · Canadian writer Frances Itani's novel Remembering the Bones recounts an old woman's struggle for survival after plunging her car down a ravine. Itani's main character has been invited to lunch with Queen Elizabeth -- but instead, she faces days and nights crawling away from the accident, recalling all the while her long life in small town Ontario.
Dec 20th, 2007 · Logan's in downtown Ontario, Calif., is keeping an old Christmas tradition alive. This season, the jolly candy maker and his crew will turn out 70,000 to 80,000 canes.
Oct 22nd, 2007 · Matthew De Zoete makes classic folk-pop with simple, graceful arrangements and melodies. Influenced by great songwriters like Nick Drake, Elliott Smith, and Ron Sexsmith, the Hamilton, Ontario musician has gained a reputation for his brilliant song craft.