For a long time, people have been captivated by birds. Their vibrant colours and melodious songs have earned them a special place in our folklore and mythology. Spurred on by ancient tradition, the 43rd annual Kincardine Christmas Bird Count (KCBC) took place on Dec. 19, 2024. Participants enjoyed favourable weather and the 56 species they […]
Desperate parents. Long lineups at stores. Fights and even stampedes. If you're a millennial, or a parent of one, you might remember these must-have toys that turned Christmas shopping upside-down. Read More
The December snows haven’t arrived. We’ve had green Christmases before and still celebrated Jesus’ birth just fine. As I descended the stairs, I thought about the depiction of the shepherds guarding their flocks in the cold and snow. Was it cold and snowy in that part of the world? I didn’t know, but I doubted […]
The Rouse Simmons, a three-masted schooner, unsuccessfully attempted to carry 5,000 Christmas trees through a in a fierce blizzard near Kewaunee, Wisconsin, in 1912. Read the full story by the […]