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New edition 'Green Bible' release celebrated with book launch

New edition 'Green Bible' release celebrated with book launch

Book offers acceptance of the notion of ‘progress not perfection’ and other changes to chart a sustainable course on the back roads and in life
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Visiting cemeteries a unique way to honour fallen soldiers

Visiting cemeteries a unique way to honour fallen soldiers

Back Roads Bill discovers fallen war heroes from afar; graves of international war veterans identified with distinctive markings
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Latchford: Small town gem <b>(4 photos)</b>

Latchford: Small town gem (4 photos)

'The Best Little Town by a Dam Site!'
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Devil's Rock: becoming less seldom seen, more iconic <b>(4 photos)</b>

Devil's Rock: becoming less seldom seen, more iconic (4 photos)

It could be the start of a food/tourism destination, says Back Roads Bill Steer
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Keep the scraper handy but the shovel won't be as important <b>(3 photos)</b>

Keep the scraper handy but the shovel won't be as important (3 photos)

Back Roads Bill shares his nature-based, traditional knowledge inspired winter weather predictions this week as he asks the beavers – and the experts
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Are the bats back? <b>(4 photos)</b>

Are the bats back? (4 photos)

One research scientist at Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is cautiously optimistic about some bat populations in northern Ontario
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Wild mushrooms: How do I know it's good to eat?

Wild mushrooms: How do I know it's good to eat?

Experts tell all on an autumn harvest – mushrooms aplenty!
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Did you know waterfalls can make you happier?

Did you know waterfalls can make you happier?

The power of falling water deeply affects us all. Explore it at some near-by locations highlighted by Back Roads Bill Steer and Mark Harris, author of Waterfalls of Ontario
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Why did Glenn Gould choose Wawa?

Why did Glenn Gould choose Wawa?

One of the greatest of contemporary pianists called it an 'extraordinary spot'
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OK, outdoor enthusiasts. It's time we talked about duct tape

OK, outdoor enthusiasts. It's time we talked about duct tape

Back Roads Bill takes on a sticky subject and offers some advice to which you should adhere
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