When will anyone pay attention ? Am I the only person who is affected by these issues ? The issues … More
Author: blackpickets
Things Tossed Into My Backyard
I lived here for 19 months before the renovated gas station opened in July 2018. It seemed to take people … More
Garden Horror
In the morning I like to walk around to have a look at the fresh blooms in my backyard. 2022’s … More
Garden Questions for Health Canada
“Dear Health Canada, Do you have any information about the effect of airborne pollutants on food grown in home gardens … More
Ontario Environmental Bill of Rights
“You have a right to participate in certain government decisions affecting the environment under the Environmental Bill of rights, 1993. … More
Meanwhile…
…I spent a lot of time staring out the front window at the yard. What was wrong with it ? … More
I Contacted the Ontario Ombudsman
While the TSSA has its own Ombudsman, the Ministry of the Environment does not, and would fall under the jurisdiction … More
Flower Deformity
In the last 2 years I have noticed that several of the plants and flowers in the backyard have unusual … More
6th Saddest Canary
A big peachy beige cat showed up on my doorstep in the spring of 2009. He liked the sun in … More
I contacted the TSSA Ombudsman
It took days of writing and rewriting, but I composed an email to the TSSA Ombudsman. For whatever reason, the … More