For decades, zinemakers have used their self-published work to forge connections and nurture political movements outside of the mainstream. Read more ›
'We could not be prouder of these 15 NCG member co-ops and the amazing positive impact they’ve had in their communities' The post appeared first on . Read more ›
Michael Taylor Architecture + Design was asked to build a quiet rural retreat for a couple the firm already knew, having earlier completed their condominium interior in busy downtown Toronto. The new site could not be more different: a heavily treed slope rising steeply above a calm lake, with a private beach below dotted with old tree stumps. The property occupies the shoreline of Percy Lake, close to Algonquin Park, Ontario. Its bedrock is Canadian Shield granite and stretches of that stone... Read more ›
Meet Riley Green contest, BC farmers markets get worldly, and Chamber events Read more ›
The debut in 1998 of Lisa Cholodenko’s first feature film, High Art, was a triumph. The intense mastery of its form and the freshness of its narrative created waves of excitement—from the Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, to its appearance in the prestigious Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival. By the time it opened the Frameline Film Festival in San Francisco, in June, its fame was assured. The screening in the grand Castro Theatre, with mo... Read more ›
Singer Hayley Kiyoko misses the mark in a meandering directorial debut packed with groan-inducing dialogue On 26 June 2015, the US supreme court finally declared gay marriage legal nationwide. Two days later, singer-songwriter and former Disney Channel alum Hayley Kiyoko effectively came out to the world with her debut single, . “Girls like girls like boys do, nothing new,” she sang with triumphant bluntness. Its accompanying music video, featuring a Sapphic teen romance, spread fast and wild... Read more ›
Ultrarunner Scott Jurek shares three pieces of advice for anyone who is considering a plant-based lifestyle in an interview with Outside. The post appeared first on . Read more ›
I’m lucky to live immediately adjacent to Point Reyes National Seashore in California and make frequent visits to indulge my photography hobby. In the summer I can work a full day and still search for bobcats through the evening golden hour. And I’m truly privileged to be able to advocate for its restoration and protection The post appeared first on <a href=" Read more ›
An annual blogging event by Robert Birming where bloggers share others’ posts and help others discover cool individuals in the IndieWeb / small web community. Read more ›
The prolific artist's oeuvre extends far beyond the two-dimensional surface. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article appeared first on <a href=" Read more ›
From hard house to ambient funeral doom, it's another eclectic month in the undergrowth for Noel Gardner, who returns with your latest New Weird Britain roundup If June’s New Weird Britain dispatch was a DJ set, it would contain transitions of impeccable seamlessness, with intra-review concepts relating to genre, tempo, audience, locality or some other nodule of perceived identity. You’d also get whiplash when we go from hard house to ambient funeral doom. But before we hold on to our hats, l... Read more ›
For years, Canadians were told many times grocers alone were responsible for rising food prices. The reality is far more complicated—and far more uncomfortable Read more ›
Rogers, Bell, and Telus have all told the CRTC they will continue charging new fees, claiming that they’re exempt from the commission’s ban on junk fees. The CRTC officially implemented rules banning fees “related to the activation or modification of a telecommunications service plan, or any other fee whose main purpose is, in the opinion […] Read more ›
Check out what’s currently growing at the Community Garden for the week of June 15, 2026. The garden now has signage to let you know what is ready to be picked and what is still in the process of growing. Make sure to wash what you pick thoroughly before enjoying: Read more ›
A little love letter to the small web, to the now classic technology of RSS, to the future of atproto, and to the people who share for the joy of sharing. Read more ›
Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association. Compiled, designed, and distributed by The Independent Publishers Caucus. * 1. The Book Read more ›
The event, held at the Great Wall in May, was meant to pay tribute to Chinese culture - but has been harshly criticised for “stirring up historical memories” at a site with “massive symbolic meaning”. Read more ›
This post is going to be a brag about my amazing family. Starting with the youngest. Elizabeth was recently awarded a Gladys Sangster Award for her singing! This incredible achievement gives her 6 … Read more ›
The excellent anti-apartheid documentary continues with protest songs for the ages and governments trying to stop civil war. Plus, a touching finale for Timothy Spall cosy crime Death Valley. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4The second episode of this excellent series exploring the struggle against apartheid tracks the turbulent 1980s. As Nelson Mandela’s health deteriorates, the South African government begins to see that allowing him to die in custody could lead to civil war. ... Read more ›