Review: Republic of Glass
Catherine Leroux' book "Republic of Glass" is a speculative look at Montreal's housing crisis, and a well-meaning solution gone horribly awry.
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Two Hours in Regina
We had a family trip to Regina recently to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of my wife's aunt and uncle. I gladly spent the time with family and friends, but I woke up early on Sunday to do a tiny bit of railfanning.
Review: Scion
“Scion” is billed as "John Wick meets Ghost in the Shell", but honestly I think it’s more Grosse Pointe Blank meets Blade Runner, with a dusting of Murderbot.
Storing Files
Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in data. So many documents, photos, videos, snippets. I have a deep need to keep things organized.
Draper and the B Unit
I purchased this slide in an online auction. Two things caught my interest - a nearly new CN cowl locomotive, and a green Burlington Northern "B" unit.
Edge of the Centuries
Alco / MLW's C424 locomotive was a popular diesel-electric locomotive, with close to two hundred built between Alco in the US and Montreal Locomotive Works in Canada.
Action in St Boniface
Winnipeg is often described as a collection of communities, and I agree with that. Although it is now a sprawling city, its original municipalities retain some of their identity today.
Track Panel Cars
Like many industries, railways have specialized equipment not seen elsewhere. One type is a flatcar modified to carry prefabricated track pieces.
Review: Honeydew
Honeydew is a snarky, clever look at a near future society where a corporation almost literally makes the ground beneath your feet.
The Temiscaming Subdivision
The Temiscaming subdivision is operated by the Ottawa Valley Railway, between Mattawa and Temiscaming.