The Seniors Speak

As part of my work, I often visit elderly people in retirement homes. I play the piano for them, we … More

One More For The Road

With many readers of Further North located in countries other than Canada, I decided to devote this post to giving … More

For years I’ve been amused by the geographic similarities between Glenn Gould and my parents. Born in Port Arthur (now … More

Glenn loved the idea of going north, both literally and figuratively. His figurative journeys were, of course, much more extended … More

In Neil Young’s hit song, Long May You Run, the second verse opens with the phrase, “Well it was back in Blind River … More

The funny thing about being profoundly influenced by someone you’ve never met, is that whether you realize it or not, … More

If it’s true that Glenn Gould was as good a person as those who knew him said he was, then … More

One of my dear friends is Lorne Tulk. A distinguished CBC Radio technician, Lorne was also a close friend of … More

In my first post, I explore ways in which twenty-first century artists might use Glenn Gould as a career role … More