Research for a new documentary project gave us the opportunity this past Spring to spend an afternoon in Normandy, France with Gilbert Hamel as he shared stories from his youth in Deauville during World War II. Over the coming months we will begin to share stories with you from that afternoon - the first of which from age 14 is below with Monsieur Hamel’s memories of the … [Read more...]
Connect with Nature, Here on Salt Spring Island : Episode 1 of Naturally Ours in 4K
Welcome to Salt Spring Island as we reconnect with nature in Episode 1 of Season 1 in 4K, #NaturallySaltSpring of Naturally Ours, a documentary web series that explores parks and the people they inspire. In this first episode, meet Cowichan Knowledge Keeper Hwiemtun and Geographer and Artist Briony Penn. Hwiemtun welcomes us to the Coast Salish Territory and shares the … [Read more...]
Why Harry Potter Fans Need to Visit Scotland
Before we begin, I'd like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak! If that didn't make sense to you, please leave. Only joking (I am Fred!), you are of course invited to continue reading at your own risk. Special exception made to Potterhead parents, because bless you - even if you are as confunded as these parents. Still reading? Good. Now … [Read more...]
New Westminster, BC: A Transforming City
New Westminster, BC - one-time capital of British Columbia, has dramatically changed well beyond the (still pretty impressive) bridal district and the (not-as-impressive) dollar stores and short-term loan outlets for which it had become known in recent decades past. New West has in fact undergone a profound transformation in the last five years into one of the most vibrant … [Read more...]
Ottawa Ghost Stories and a Chilling Late Night Walk Through the Old Carleton Jail
What better way to spend Halloween night, after the Trick or Treaters have long disappeared from the streets then by returning to a dark and bone chilling Ottawa night. A night when I was introduced to Ottawa residents that are only ever discussed in hush tones. A night in which, if you were a Catholic, you might be slipping holy water into your pocket and a crucifix … [Read more...]
