VANISHING VANCOUVER
Woodfibre. Remember that? It was a small pulp mill just Howe Sound and, even standing under the Birks clock at the corner of Georgia and Granville, when the wind whistled…
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VANISHING VANCOUVER
Woodfibre.
Remember that?
It was a small pulp mill just Howe Sound and, even standing under the Birks clock at the corner of Georgia and Granville, when the wind whistled down the sound you’d be reminded of the backbone of the local economy. The odour of the mill pervaded the entire city. “Woodfibre”, we’d ruefully remark, while waving our hands under our noses.
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about me
Hi! I'm Jane!
I’m a Canadian journalist. My professional life has included radio, TV, and film. My writing has appeared in a variety of publications in Canada and the US but I’m best known for my work as a columnist for Canada’s National Post. I’m working on a book but we’ll both be a lot older by the time I finish it … if I ever finish it. As for the five pounds I gained during the pandemic, those are probably here for the duration. (Okay, so it’s closer to ten pounds ….)
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Domo Tea
They’re not paying me to say so, but I’m saying so, just the same. I’m really liking Domo Teas. It’s a local Vancouver company and there’s lots of interesting blends to choose from. If you’re on a ‘coffee break’, give Domo teas a try. I get mine at London Drugs.
THE ALCHEMY OF COMPOST
It’s a little bit of backyard magic. A little bit of alchemy and thrift. And it’s one of the most responsible things you can do. I’m talking about compost. Turning…
THE EVOLUTION OF DANCE
A very short history film: the evolution of dance. Recognize your particular groove?
WHILE YOU WAIT
Taking amuse-bouche to a whole new level! Here’s a clever distraction devised by a restaurant in France.
MOTHER’S DAY OFF
It wasn’t so much a ‘down tools’ moment as it was a slow realization that she didn’t like the direction things were going. What brought it to a head was…
FOOD FIGHT
The phone rings. I recognize the name. I pick it up and announce: “I’m having chocolates for breakfast.” “And so you should!” is the ecstatic response. I’m on the phone…