Profile 3 – Joyce Hostyn

By Nancy Dorrancewith photography by Bernard Clark Kingston designer Joyce Hostyn has a compelling vision: to restore our relationship with the land — as well as our fellow species — and to rethink how we live and work in urban landscapes. The terms “rewilding,” “biodiversity” and “multi-species approach” fall frequently from her lips. Joyce is […]

Profile 2 – Tommy Hunter

By Christine Hamelin with photography by Ian MacAlpine Tommy Hunter’s journey — from cook to thriving entrepreneur, legendary philanthropist and beloved local personality — has followed one simple recipe: dream big, have fun, work hard, surround yourself with good friends, and share your success with the community you love. He and his older sister grew […]

Profile 1 – Ying Lee

By Ann-Maureen Owenswith photography by Bernard Clark Mrs. Nobody, a picture book by Y. S. Lee that was released by Groundwood last month, is a delight. Inspired by the bossy imaginary friend who took up residence in the author’s home for two years when her children were very young, Ying found her easier to live […]