Monthly Archives: January 2011

Frugal living nothing to be ashamed of

It wasn’t all that long ago that negative connotations galore were associated with words such as frugal or thrifty – in fact, in whispered tones, people would use the dreaded ‘C’ word (cheap) if you admitted to trying to save … Continue reading

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Toronto, eat your heart out

Toronto, eat your heart out. Having worked at the Globe and Mail for many years, and listening daily to Torontonians complaining about the cramped, urban lifestyle – with minimal access to outdoor trails or other natural amenities – it seems … Continue reading

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Brant County Power not resting on its laurels

It would have been understandable if the folks at Brant County Power had decided to rest on their laurels after being selected as business of the year by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. After all, the utility company was recognized … Continue reading

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Crystal-ball gazing for 2011 in The Green Hub

THE DUST has now settled on 2010 in The Green Hub. So what kinds of developments will we see take place in 2011?  There is no tidy, short answer to this question, but only the most pessimistic observer would not … Continue reading

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