Contrary to the ignorant, grindcore is not all just a “bunch of noise”. It can be musical and entertaining with messages of alarm and messages of new awareness. In September of 1992, American grindcore act Brutal Truth released what is arguably one of the greatest records of the genre. With solid veteran musicianship, and contributions […]
The first plant-based Covid-19 vaccine now has approval in Canada. Medicago has the capacity to produce millions of vaccine doses per year. While I had hoped it would get approval sooner in order to be able to receive it, it is now approved for those that can. Hopefully, it will be available to pharmacies still […]
Just because a market focuses on meats, does not mean it has to be avoided in order to buy produce. While I understand the opinions of many in the global vegan community who might disagree, hear me out. Where I live, there is a nearby small market with such a focus. It has “meat market” […]
Two years a vegan. Many days are heart-heavy. Thoughts slip in and out of the unconscionable slaughter and suffering that takes place every day. Every minute, every second… And most of humanity does not realize it. Nor do they accept the reality when the facts and science is placed in front of them. The Amazon […]
“It’s too expensive to eat healthy!” – Most people. Since adopting a plant-based diet in 2017, my spouse and I have proven this wrong to every single person who has said this to us. The cost to not eating healthy can be significantly more in the long run. I’ve covered this in previous writings and […]
Prince Edward Island’s election campaign drew attention to the increase in people adopting plant-based diets during a forum on Agriculture. The April 10th meeting saw party leaders and around 150 attendees discuss one of the industries upon which the province has a large reliance. Progressive Conservative Party Leader Dennis King acknowledged a growing percentage of […]
“You are sensitive” I’ve received that commentary voiced as if it were an insult many times in my 39 years. Most occasions on the receiving end I’ve absorbed it as an insult. Never understood why. There have been countless occasions where I have said I would gladly give up my perceived sensitivity. Now it’s a […]
Multi-Grain and Yellow Box Cheerios are Vegan according to General Mills. In a recent inquiry, I was able to obtain confirmation of this after a detailed exchange with the company. Where I raised a concern was in asking about the ingredient Calcium Carbonate. It is mineral sourced but as I understand, it can be sourced […]
Dann Alexander 