Harbingers of Spring: The Mighty Monarch Returns
Do you remember learning the life cycle of the butterfly when you were in grade school science? Metamorphosis takes place when an egg changes…
GET ROLLING THIS SPRING: Local biking groups offer support, community events and advocacy
“When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle…
Giving Credit: Our mighty Credit River connects us to nature and history
There is a diverse and rich history that flows—literally!—through our region. The natural strength and beauty of the mighty Credit River has helped shape…
HOW TO PURCHASE ART: Local Expert Advice on Starting a Collection
At a certain point in life, something shifts in us. We begin to want to surround ourselves with more precious, curated items that we’ve…
CHALLENGE: Find Mississauga’s Perfect Slice of Pizza!
It seemed like an easy assignment: uncover where to find our city’s best slice of pizza and write about it. However. Ahem. Unless you…
The Keto Experiment: An Eating Plan for Increased Energy
When it comes to dieting, new trends pop up all the time. Remember the Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet, and the Zone Diet?…
Easy Recipe for a Green Clean – Hint: You’ll find the ingredients in your pantry
One of our household resolutions for 2022 was to try to cut down on the amount of paper towel we use. We started to…
A Volunteer Masterpiece: A Gem of a Cookbook, Created for Love
The Compass Cookbook team wants you to know this: when you support The Compass Food Bank with a purchase of The Compass Cookbook, you’re…
SOMETHING TO BRUNCH ON: A Sweet and Savoury Christmas Morning
Picture Christmas morning: a relaxing time with family, opening gifts in front of the tree, and sharing delicious food and drinks—with many excited kids…
THE MAGIC OF SNOWFLAKES… and the science behind them
Love it or loathe it, you can’t deny the beauty of fresh fallen snow. And perhaps no other weather element has been romanticized more…