What if boredom isn’t a problem to solve, but a signal to pay attention to?

A short reflection on Frida Kahlo, stillness, and what might be waiting for you if you let yourself stop being busy: www.midlifenomads.com/p/frida-kahl...

My cat of the day!
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I'm online less these days because I no longer have it in me to get bullied by adults who were born after Kurt Cobain died.

Ghosted in Paradise: WestJet's Disappearing Act & the Great Seat Shuffle of 2025 Phantom flights, $25 goat stew, and the curious case of the disappearing cancellation emails — all set to Merengue Christmas tunes on loop. Thanks, WestJet.

Travel comes with curveballs; that’s part of the deal. But there’s a difference between unpredictable and unacceptable.

While airlines can’t prevent every delay, they decide how to respond.

#westjet #airlines #travel

Almost all — 97% — of the 250 respondents to our latest community poll feel it’s important that the audit report used by the province to take over Grey Bruce Public Health is released.

Our FOI request is now entering adjudication.

#onpoli #news #greycounty #brucecounty

Better Wi-Fi, Worse Recovery Time: The Midlife Nomads' Trade-Off Travel isn’t what it was in our 20s, and that’s a mixed bag. Inside: traveling smarter even as our bodies begin to protest, plus new tools, fresh research, and gatherings for midlife nomads.

Travel isn’t what it was in our 20s, and that’s a mixed bag. Inside: traveling smarter even as our bodies begin to protest, plus new tools, fresh research, and gatherings for midlife nomads. #travel #nomadlife

Coliving Success: Building a Space and Community That Works, with Katia Dimova What makes a coliving space truly work? Katia Dimova shares the mindset, systems, and community-first focus that have driven Chateau Coliving’s lasting success.

What makes a coliving space truly work? I had a chance to chat with the founder of one of Europe’s top colivings while there this autumn. Katia Dimova shares the mindset, systems, and community-first focus that have driven Chateau Coliving’s lasting success. #nomads #travel

What Does Ontario's Move to Merge Conservation Authorities Mean for Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce? As Ontario overhauls its conservation system, questions emerge about what’s lost in the name of “efficiency,” and what it means for Grey Sauble’s future.

As Ontario overhauls its conservation system, questions emerge about what’s lost in the name of “efficiency,” and what it means for Grey Sauble’s future.

#onpoli #greybruce #owensound #news

We’re taught in a thousand insidious ways that the good stuff — stability, freedom, happiness, even love — are things you earn only after suffering enough, achieving enough, proving yourself worthy.

How about… no. Keep reading: www.midlifenomads.com/p/rest-as-re... #lessonslearned

Coliving, In Sickness & In Health Traveling solo sounds romantic… until you’re crawling to the door for soup and hugging the toilet bowl at 3am, wondering if the local cats will make you a meal before an actual human finds you.

Traveling solo sounds romantic… until you’re crawling to the door for soup and hugging the toilet bowl at 3am, wondering if the local cats will make a meal of you before an actual human finds you. #travel #nomadlife #writerslife

Roger Mooking and Donovan Bailey Lead Jamaica Relief Drive With Local Drop-Off in Berkeley Chef Roger Mooking and Olympian Donovan Bailey are leading a relief drive for communities in western Jamaica. Grey County residents can donate at Rocklands Market in Berkeley on November 16.

Chef Roger Mooking and Olympian Donovan Bailey are leading a relief drive for communities in western Jamaica. Grey County residents can donate at Rocklands Market in Berkeley on November 16.

PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism

@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever

We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help

If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:

pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...

Caylan Ford is suing me and PressProgress, along with trusted news organizations like CBC News, the Toronto Star, as well as other award-winning journalists

Caylan Ford says she wants to “impose costs” on us as part of a larger crusade to “fight back against cancel culture” 🙄

Winter Travel Mojo: Where To Find Motivation, Inspiration & Coliving Community This Season Skip the all-inclusive this winter. Discover cozy coliving retreats built for remote work, creativity, and connection — from French castles to island studios.

Coliving spaces around the world are transforming the way we spend the colder months. Think less tourist trap, more intentional living: curated communities that bring together curious, creative people from all walks of life. #nomadlife

Two Years In, 'Owen Sound Current' Proves the Power & Necessity of Local News Media As we celebrate our second anniversary, Owen Sound Current's publisher and editor reflect on our growth and thank the community for proving that local news still matters.

On November 1, Owen Sound Current marks two years of reporting local news — two years of showing up, digging in, and listening. This milestone belongs not just to our small editorial team and contributing writers, but to every reader, source, and supporter who helped us get here.

New Book Shares the Stories That Shaped Flowerpot Island — and Why They Matter Now More Than Ever Owen Sound author Miranda L. Miller’s new book, published by The Ginger Press, explores Flowerpot Island’s deep natural and cultural roots, urging visitors to travel with care and purpose.

“Owen Sound author Miranda L. Miller’s new book, published by The Ginger Press, explores Flowerpot Island’s deep natural and cultural roots, urging visitors to travel with care and purpose.” Check it out! #flowerpotisland #sustainabletourism #georgianbay

Letter: Owen Sound’s Public Washroom Plan Misses the Mark, Says Resident Jim Hutton questions Owen Sound Council's decision to invest $75,000 in public washrooms that will not be open 24/7 and shares a solution municipalities across Canada are implementing.

Resident Jim Hutton questions Owen Sound Council's decision to invest $75,000 in public washrooms that will not be open 24/7 and shares a solution municipalities across Canada are implementing. #opinion #letters

Weds Oct 29 – Owen Sound & Area News Local news updates involving Grey County, Meaford Council, North Bruce Peninsula, musician Kaleb Hikele, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox, OSHaRE, and more

Local news updates involving Grey County, Meaford Council, North Bruce Peninsula, musician Kaleb Hikele, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox, OSHaRE, and more. #owensound #news

Heather Hiscox on the Power of Place, Her Love of Canada & What Comes Next After more than 40 years on air, CBC’s Heather Hiscox returns to her roots, sharing reflections on community, curiosity, and what she hopes comes next for her — and for local media in Canada.

After more than 40 years on air, CBC’s Heather Hiscox returns to her roots, sharing reflections on community, curiosity, and what she hopes comes next for her — and for local media in Canada — in this exclusive interview. #cbc #heatherhiscox

Heather Hiscox on Her Owen Sound Roots and How Local Radio Shaped a Lifetime in Journalism In an exclusive interview, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox shares memories of her early days at CFOS in Owen Sound and reflects on the importance of community storytelling.

I caught up with Heather Hiscox ahead of the final stop on her CBC Morning Live farewell tour, happening tomorrow in our hometown of Owen Sound.

In this first article of our exclusive interview series, Heather shares her early writing inspiration, memories and mentors.

#news

Scottish court says 3 men accused of killing Owen Sound restaurateur will face trial in Canada | CBC News Three men charged in connection with the killing of a beloved Owen Sound, Ont., restaurateur have agreed to be extradited from Scotland to stand trial in Canada.

My latest — and likely last — report from Edinburgh, this time as a special to CBC. The three men wanted in connection with the homicide of Owen Sound restaurateur Sharif Rahman’s homicide have agreed to extradition, to face a trial in Canada. #news #canada #crime

Question Period: Why Getting Answers from City Hall Matters In Owen Sound, the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability are being tested as the Mayor refuses to answer questions about conduct, transparency, and public engagement.

At @owensoundcurrent.bsky.social, we believe good government depends on openness — that citizens deserve real answers to reasonable questions. But in Owen Sound, straight answers out of City Hall are increasingly hard to come by. #opinion #transparency

What other Canadian writers should I follow here? Feel free to tag your favourites. #canada #writers

Vision 2050 Report Part 6: Residents Call for a Cleaner, Fairer, More Transparent Owen Sound Nearly 700 residents shared detailed visions for a prosperous and vibrant Owen Sound — one that takes care of its people, uses its strengths wisely, and connects every neighbourhood.

Nearly 700 residents shared detailed visions for a prosperous and vibrant Owen Sound — one that takes care of its people, uses its strengths wisely, and connects every neighbourhood. It’s the latest in our analysis of survey responses retrieved from the City by FOI. #municipal #transparency

City of Owen Sound Launches Work on Its First External Communications Strategy Owen Sound plans its first communications strategy, led by a growing City Manager’s office that says it aims to build trust and improve communication by having people come 'directly to the source.'

Owen Sound plans its first communications strategy, led by a growing City Manager’s office that says it aims to build trust and improve communication by having people come 'directly to the source.' #onpoli #municipalnews

Midlife Nomad’s Guide to Working Across Time Zones Without Burnout or Missed Meetings Chaos Yes, you CAN work across time zones without 3 a.m. calls or missed deadlines. Check out these smart tools, firm boundaries, and practical tips for midlife nomads going asynchronous.

Yes, you CAN work across time zones without 3 a.m. calls or missed deadlines. Check out these smart tools, firm boundaries, and practical tips for midlife nomads going asynchronous. #remotework #freelance #workfromanywhere

Editorial: Owen Sound’s Record Construction Value Can’t Buy Affordable Housing The City of Owen Sound is celebrating $214.5M in construction this year. But without affordable housing requirements and intentional community planning, residents are destined to be left behind.

Op Ed: Despite repeated warnings, City Hall continues to treat development as a singular issue measured in dollars and permits, rather than a complex responsibility to ensure residents have safe, stable homes in a city being reshaped around them. #owensound #housing

Blending Group Energy, Shared Spaces & Solo Life — Could This Be the Real Midlife Reset? Navigating group travel, solo time, and everything in between — plus, explore smart pieces on burnout, building freedom through expertise, and new visa rules that could shape your next chapter abroad.

Navigating group travel, solo time, and everything in between — plus, explore smart pieces on burnout, building freedom through expertise, and new visa rules that could shape your next chapter abroad. #nomadlife #remotework #travel

CAJ joins global coalition calling for changes to U.S. visas for foreign journalists - Canadian Association of Journalists The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) vehemently opposes the recent changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that would severely limit Canadian journalists’ ability to live...

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) vehemently opposes the recent changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that would severely limit Canadian journalists’ ability to live and work in the United States. #canada #media

The Midlife Nomad’s Guide to Self-Publishing a Book Thinking of self-publishing? Avoid these common mistakes and learn how to make your book a profitable, lasting income stream for your location-independent business.

Thinking of self-publishing? Avoid these common mistakes and learn how to make your book a profitable, lasting income stream for your location-independent business. #writers #nomadlife