Happy Mother’s Day! I had written a heartfelt Mother’s Day reflection for today, but you’ll never see it. Find out why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the big drought of 2026, a greener greenhouse, and citizens fighting back against data centres.
The Sunday Spark – We can’t keep paving paradise
Over 50 years after Joni Mitchell lamented the loss of green space in her hit song “Big Yellow Taxi”, some politicians remain hell bent on paving paradise.
Today’s edition of The Sunday Spark shares a petition to stop Doug Ford from expanding Billy Bishop Airport. Plus: North America’s lack of progress on electric trains, the environmental impact of the World Cup, and preserving coastline using recycled glass.
The Sunday Spark – The value of children in our lives
A recent conversation in a Facebook retirement group made me consider the value of children in our lives. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with nuggets of good news about balcony solar, renewable energy projects in Ontario, and the cost of EVs.
The Sunday Spark – Success isn’t about being in the spotlight
How do you define success? For many people, it’s about being in the spotlight. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I celebrate people who spend their lives serving others, without the glory. Plus: converting food waste into biodegradable packaging, turning landfill gas into aviation fuel, and manufacturing synthetic chocolate.
The Sunday Spark – The moon felt a little closer this week
This week’s Artemis II mission renewed my fascination with the moon. Along with what we can learn about humanity from the moon mission, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at generating heat from nuclear power plants, the world’s longest outdoor escalator, and the Los Angeles Fire Department’s electric motorcycle fleet.
The Sunday Spark – Secularism vs religious freedom
Religious freedom has been in the news this week as the Supreme Court of Canada debates Quebec’s controversial Bill 21. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with Canadians and their cats, floating solar panels, and piano facts.
The Sunday Spark – What makes you happy in 2026?
This week’s release of the 2026 World Happiness Report prompted me to ask, “What makes you happy in 2026?” Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with Toronto’s program to preserve green spaces, how Canada will meet increased electricity demand, and World Bear Day.
Have we forgotten about climate change?
Over the last year, concerns about the economy and national sovereignty seem to have pushed climate change to the back burner for Canadians. Do Canadians still care about climate change? A new report released in February suggests they do.
The Sunday Spark – Don’t be fooled by fool’s spring
Wiarton Willie had the last laugh this week as we experienced fool’s spring here in southern Ontario. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with a major renewable energy milestone in Europe, Canadian UFO sightings, and a German city’s fight against single-use takeout packaging.
The Sunday Spark – Set aside your troubles and sing with a child
March is Sing With Your Child Month, and I’ve got a fun treat for you today. Along with the joy of singing with children, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at methane as a super pollutant, British Columbia’s stance on the time change, and Toyota’s investment in the circular economy.