“What do you do?” is often the first question we ask when we meet someone new. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I ponder a catchphrase to describe who I am now. Plus: incentives for heat pumps, teenagers tackling plastic waste, and supporting cancer charities with used bridal wear.
The Sunday Spark – Fall in Charlottetown
Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian readers. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark has highlights of my recent visit to PEI, along with a look at plastic-free coffee pods, marigolds as a source of protein, and Vancouver’s zero-waste ambassador program.
The Sunday Spark – Our gambling problem
As I hear more about the negative effects of sports betting on young people, it’s clear we have a gambling problem. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with updates on greenwashing, starwashing, and greener data centres.
The Sunday Spark – Celebrating our multicultural mosaic
On Sunday, our church held a multicultural festival. This uplifting celebration reminded me of the rich multicultural mosaic we enjoy in Canada. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark along with a look at methylated multivitamins, the “Clean 15” fruits and vegetables, and fossil fuel consumption in 2026.
The Sunday Spark – Still searching for peace 25 years after 9/11
As the world marked a sombre anniversary this week, I reflected on how we are still searching for peace 25 years after 9/11. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with Guelph’s goods exchange weekend, the origins of Labour Day, and the meaning of the stars on the Australian flag.
The Sunday Spark – Luma’s life and travels
This week, Laura picked up her cat Luma from the quarantine centre in Melbourne. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark tells the story of Luma’s life and travels. Plus: plastic-eating robots, laundromat libraries, and banned books in Little Free Libraries.
The Sunday Spark – Dolly Parton – A true class act
Like many people, I was saddened to hear of the death of Dolly Parton. She was truly a class act whose impact extended beyond music. Along with a tribute to Dolly, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the origins of zed and zee, the Royal Mail’s progress electrifying its fleet, and California’s legalization of balcony solar.
The Sunday Spark – The scourge of door-to-door salespeople
Do you answer your door to strangers? Find out why I don’t in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the next frontier of sustainable aviation fuel, the importance of leg strength in reducing falls, and the mystery of double-yolk eggs.
The Sunday Spark – Let’s just enjoy the moment
When our local newscasters declared summer to be over earlier this week, I had to wonder why it’s so hard for us to simply enjoy the moment we’re in. Read my thoughts in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with subway cooling innovations, cougars returning to Minnesota, and the health benefits of jumping.
The Sunday Spark – 15-minute cities are a good thing
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I explore the concept of 15-minute cities. Plus, a look at Canada’s most expensive cities, pollinator week, microforests, and travel snacks and drinks.