Author Archives: Brian Alan Burhoe

About Brian Alan Burhoe

A Graduate of the Holland College Culinary Course, Brian Alan Burhoe has cooked in Atlantic Coast restaurants and Health Care kitchens for well over 30 years. He's a member of the Canadian Culinary Federation. Brian's many published articles reflect his interests in food service, Northern culture, Church history & Spiritual literature, imaginative fiction, wilderness preservation, animal rescue, service dogs for our Veterans and more. His fiction has been translated into German & Russian... See his popular CIVILIZED BEARS!

RETELLING JOHN CANDY, I LIKE ME by Bruce McTrever – Book Review

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Retelling John Candy, I Like Me. Book Review. RETELLING JOHN CANDY, I LIKE ME by Bruce McTrever – Book Review I’m not the only one, I’m sure.  I loved our John Candy.  When I heard that he died in Mexico, … Continue reading →

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Mark Carney! We Do Not Have to Tear Down Nature to ‘Build Canada’

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Build Canada. Save Our True North Strong and Free… Mark Carney! We Do Not Have to Tear Down Nature to ‘Build Canada’ WWF-Canada calls for “Nation-building projects that ‘heal Nature, not harm it.’” We voted for Mark Carney, eh? Believed … Continue reading →

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SACRED MARRIAGE: Love, Bainis Rí, Celtic Christianity & Holy Matrimony Meaning

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Sacred marriage. Celebrating Holy Matrimony and what it means.   SACRED MARRIAGE: Love, Bainis Rí, Celtic Christianity & Holy Matrimony Meaning Long before the written word made it to Ireland via Christianity in 5AD, ancient social codes were passed down … Continue reading →

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What is the Friendliest Species of Bear? Black Bear Behavior & Civilized Bears

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Black Bear Behavior. From Black Bear encounters to Civilized Bears. Even Gentle Ben the bear.   What is the Friendliest Species of Bear?  Black Bear Behavior & Civilized Bears I’m a lucky man.  I grew up in the Northern Appalachians … Continue reading →

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Animal Stories in the News What is the Most Popular Dog Breed 2025

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Top dog breed. What is the Most Popular Dog Breed This Year? Animal stories in the news…   Animal Stories in the News: What is the Most Popular Dog Breed This Year?   BREAKING DOG NEWS!  (And our own Cocker … Continue reading →

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UNDER FROZEN STARS by George Marsh – Classic Northern Canada Book Review

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Northern novel Under Frozen Stars by George Marsh. Northern Canada Book Review. UNDER FROZEN STARS by George Marsh – Classic Northern Canada Book Review “I have come, oh Jingwak!   Otchig, the shaman from God’s Lake who fears not your magic … Continue reading →

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VET TIPS PREVENTING Increasing VBDs: Heartworm, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever & Lyme Disease in Dogs

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Lyme Disease in Dogs.  Symptoms & Treatment. Lyme Disease in Dogs: Prevention Tips.   VET TIPS PREVENTING Increasing VBDs: Heartworm, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever & Lyme Disease in Dogs   Seems like we’ve been picking more deer ticks off our … Continue reading →

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UPDATE Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival 2025 – North American Folk Art

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe

North American Folk Art UPDATE 2025: UPDATE: Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival 2025 – Latest North American Folk Art – New Memories Posted on August 4, 2025. Lunenburg War Memorial Arena, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.  Sunday, August 3, 2025. The Nova … Continue reading →

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TOILERS OF THE TRAILS Stories from the Great White North by George Marsh, Frank E Schoonover Illustrator

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe

George Marsh was one of the great Northcountry writers. Here’s a look at his first book, TOILERS OF THE TRAILS. TOILERS OF THE TRAILS: Stories from the Great White North by George Marsh, Frank E. Schoonover Illustrator Most of my … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HEROES Saving Coastal Wolves, Polar Bears, Whales & Other Endangered Species

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Endangered species. Six Canadian environmentalists are recognized for their dramatic stories of endangered species.  Including whales, wolves and wandering Polar Bears.   NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HEROES Saving Coastal Wolves, Whales, Wandering Polar Bears & Other Endangered Species The Trebek Initiative is … Continue reading →

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