Mather

I grew up in the countryside, where eating locally was as simple as going out to the garden to pick a tomato. I learned about edible wilds walking through the fields at Grandpa’s farm.

Our goal was to hike to the highest point in Ontario, Ishpatina Ridge, not all that far northeast of Sudbury. We were dropped off at the northerly end of the Sturgeon River just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

After a long cool spring, summer has arrived, and with it, the promise of wonderful things to eat. Our natural world has a lot of great wild things to offer – fresh greens, flowers, fruits, teas, mushrooms and more.

In May we decided to have a look around a little known provincial park within the West Bay of Lake Nipissing. Mashkinonje Park was created decades ago, mostly to protect some very important natural heritage sites.

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life The first canoe trip of the year seems a long time coming. Anticipation started in early April, with the rains that started the big meltdown of winter.

March is the best time of winter. These sunny days are growing longer faster than ever.

Posted by Greater Sudbury Northern Life  Is the fast track the best one to be on? Or is the fast track the one most likely to crash with disastrous results for innocent bystanders?  The National Budget is on the brink of becoming la

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  What's so great about winter? Lots! I love winter because it is so beautiful.

I don't like the north wind in December. It blows so fiercely down our bay. The waves smash violently on the shore. The near-freezing water roils, black and ominous. It chills me to the bone. Overnight, it blows itself out.

Greater Sudbury Northern Life Columnist Viki Mather   Suddenly, it is cold. The drop in temperature came quickly, and I was not ready for it. Like every autumn, it took me by surprise. Once again, the summer is too short.