Chris Ellis

A perfect latte and one of Schubert’s masterpieces, in the shade of a private back patio? Can you describe a more perfect early afternoon? Some of Canada’s best young musicians, including international competition winners, members of the New York Philharmonic and the New World Symphony, and graduates of the top conservatories in the world, come together to present Franz Schubert’s Cello Quintet in an hour long show, aided by the hospitality of one of the best cafes in Toronto, the Ukrainian-owned Coffee Boutique. We suggest arriving a bit early to order a drink and choose your favourite seat, and we will begin this journey at 1:30pm. Families welcome and a wonderful way to introduce your friends to the unique magic of chamber music and a gem of the Bloor West Village community.

Staff and students at Kirk Hallam Community Academy - which is part of the Nova Education Trust - are celebrating after fantastic set for GCSE results.

Students at The Garibaldi School, part of Nova Education Trust, have achieved well again this year in their GCSE and Level 2 qualifications.

Meden School in Market Warsop - part of the Nova Education Trust - is buzzing on GCSE results day.

As I write this article, my hands and fingers are still cold from my morning hike in the woods along the river. Walking above the river, especially a river like the New with its rapids and strong currents, the coolness from the moving water and smell of river falling over rocks adds to the walk. It adds a sound. It adds a smell. It adds a sense of what our state is known for — being Wild and Wonderful.

RCM, transparency tools, HSA/FSAs and more This post was co-written with Chris Ellis, CEO of Thatch , the modern health benefits platform.

On a walk the other morning with my trusty trail dog Blue, we ran into an interesting find. A small patch of white oak trees littered the forest floor with acorns. Upon further inspection, it appeared that the squirrels had done their part as many of the acorns had tell-tale signs that critters had a bite or two. To gain a better view of the tree's canopy, we climbed the hill to a bench that allowed us a chance to be closer to eye level with the end of a few limbs to inspect their branches. To my delight, I could see pale green acorn clusters hanging like Christmas ornaments. We had located not only a very productive mast tree, but as hunters, we had located an amazing food source for game animals.

The squirrel season opens statewide on Saturday. It is long, and it doesn't close until the end of February. So in the next five months or so, one of our state's longstanding hunting traditions — small game hunting — will be open for all to enjoy.

A specialist camera at Space Park Leicester has captured a fireball travelling through the sky.