by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Ottawa Citizen There is overwhelming evidence that spending time in urban parks is good for physical and mental health. Yet despite that reality, recent studies show that urban green infrastructure is far more prevalent in upscale neighbourhoods and...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun The benefits of using Canada’s trail system are more than just economic In the wake of the PC government’s recent decision to backtrack on removing precious land from Ontario’s Greenbelt, the Trans Canada Trail has released a report that...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Buffalo Spree Take in the colors before entertainment You’ve just finished trekking part of the 100-mile trail system. It’s now time to head to higher ground to appreciate the park’s stunning colors, a vibrant mix courtesy of mature oak, maple, birch,...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun When Switzerland-based technology company IQ Air released their 6th Annual World Air Quality Report in March, it was alarming enough to learn that only seven out of 134 countries monitored actually met the World Health Organization’s (WHO)...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun One of our family’s favourite shopping destinations over the years has been Toronto’s Bloor Street West, which in addition to boasting a plethora of shops and restaurants is also home to such great attractions as the Royal Ontario Museum...
