Monthly Archives: June 2009

The destination for most of the trips that Canadians make in their cars are within 8 to 11 km of their homes. The drive time may take less than six minutes. Cars are generally less fuel efficient on short trips … Continue reading →

Google the word “Bicycle” and you’ll find a litany of proclamations referring to the mechanical advantage of this ingenious conveyance. “The bicycle is the most efficient self-powered means of transportation in terms of energy a person must expend to travel … Continue reading →

Sadie Dupuis, a carpenter who lives in Almonte, can add artist to her resume. This “Jane of all trades” has been working on a bicycle-inspired sculpture for Mississippi Mills’ first Bicycle Month. Sadie found scrap bike frames and parts at … Continue reading →

Thanks to Margaret Donato from Almonte for donating a handsome cruiser to Focus on Development. The bicycle is destined for Haiti, where it will find a new owner who will no doubt be thrilled to have a solid form of … Continue reading →

Here’s the scribe’s report: So 13 birders on bikes set out around 8:30 am from the Groundz coffee and juice bar, Almonte. Chimney Swift – many seen flying about the clock tower of the old Post Office, Mill street. (Recognize … Continue reading →