In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, the power of being a do-gooder. Plus: the difference between possums and opossums, a word of the week, and repairing potholes with recycled clothing.
The Sunday Spark – Seize your right to vote
Poor voter turnout in our recent municipal elections has me wondering why people don’t take full advantage of their right to vote. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with New Orleans fun facts, the world’s largest electric ferry, and floating chargers.
The Sunday Spark – When did common courtesy become uncommon?
Do you ever wonder what happened to common courtesy in our world? Thoughts on that in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with a look at parking lot solar, coconut oil jet fuel, and the role of Canada’s Indigenous peoples in the clean energy transition.
The Sunday Spark – Need a catchphrase to describe who I am now
“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.
Greenpeace Day – Add your voice and make a difference
September 15 is Greenpeace Day, a day to celebrate an inspiring organization that started from the humblest of roots. Read on to find out the history of Greenpeace, why it matters more today than ever, and how you can get involved.
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.
Let’s choose analog over digital more often
As I caught up on blog reading over the past week, the word analog popped up a couple of times prompting me to consider the pitfalls of spending too much time in the online world. Read on for 10 ways to choose analog over digital in our everyday lives.
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.