Canucks run in seven tries on their Rugby Day
It was a day to celebrate the foundation of the Calgary Canucks, established in 1968 and now one of theContinue Reading
Author: J. Ashley Nixon
I make photographs, books and films exploring culture and natural heritage. I run Betula Books.
Happy Canada Day
It’s a special day today for Canadians. Canada is 150 years old. This day marks the occasion when the DominionContinue Reading
Paddington Bear’s creator dies
Paddington Bear, visiting his family in darkest Peru. © J. Ashley Nixon The story about the lovely little bearContinue Reading
Sugar: a documentary film
Have you ever wondered what it takes to get that sugar you need to get your tea or coffee feelingContinue Reading
Sled Island Fun at Nite Owl
Levi MacDougall performs his standup comedy routine at Nite Owl, Calgary during the Sled Island 2017 Music and Arts Festival.Continue Reading
Heavy Metal Sledding: Wolves in the Throne Room , Wilt, Oxeneer and Sigil at Sled Island
Sigil performing at Dickens Pub, Calgary during the Sled Island Music & Arts Festival. © J. Ashley Nixon AContinue Reading
Ryan Adams plays with the cool cats in Calgary
Few artists have been as prolific as Ryan Adams in getting out their recordings. The Jacksonville, North Carolina-born singer, songwriter,Continue Reading
Milk, Brunch Club and Walrus: Sled Island 2017 at Nite Owl
Thom James (guitar/vocals) performing with Milk at Nite Owl, Calgary on the first night of the 2017 Sled Island musicContinue Reading
Canada fall but go through in U20 World Rugby Trophy qualifier
It was not the result that the Canada U20 team wanted but it was enough to get a win onContinue Reading
Romania rumbles Canada
The music stage next to the pitch was bashing out some good rock and roll numbers at sunny Ellerslie RugbyContinue Reading
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