Simcoe Composite School alumnus Jim Garder (who writes as James Alan Gardner) was recently inducted into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association Hall of Fame. We caught up with Jim to ask him what advice he has for aspiring science fiction writers. He generously provided the following suggestions:

Author Jim Gardner, a science fiction writer with a local connection, was recognized for his body of work on August 9, 2026.

Weather patterns, the timing of when new generations emerge, and other factors can play a role in the results of the annual Long Point Butterfly Count, which means year to year tallies for any specific species can show a lot of variation. This year’s count, held Saturday, July 4, was no exception.