Fiona Wagner has covered a wide range of topics, from organic gardening to estate planning, identity theft and the greening of small business.
Her articles have appeared in numerous print and online publications, including Green Living, Canadian Geographic, Harrowsmith Country Life, The Bruce Trail Magazine, Chatelaine, Financial Post Business, Best Health, Squeeze, Bankrate Canada, Advisor.ca, Microsoft Home Magazine and more.
She also blogs at Rowangarth Farm about her family's efforts to live a simpler, more sustainable way of life.
SELECT Published Work
bankrate canada
• HOW TO AVOID BUYING A FORMER METH LAB: There is almost
no way to decontaminate fully a house used as a meth lab. Here's how to
spot one before you buy it. (link)
• GETTING YOUR LAWN OFF DRUGS: You don’t need toxic chemicals to keep your
lawn weed- and pest-free. Organic lawn care solutions are good for both
the green in your wallet and your yard. (link)
• THE TROUBLE WITH TECH TRASH: Constantly upgrading your home computer and
entertainment centre may hurt more than just your wallet. (link)
"Simpler Living" column
Ever dreamed of moving to the country to live a simpler, more sustainable life? Well, my family and I doing just that. This is our story. (Nov 12, 2008) (link)
Green living
• WELCOME TO THE SCREAMING AVOCADO: For many high school
kids returning to school this September, noshing on some greasy French fries
is the closest they’ll get to tasting a vegetable at lunchtime. But chef-turned-culinary
arts teacher Paul Finkelstein of Stratford Northwestern Secondary School
in Stratford, Ont., is out to change that... (August 28, 2009) (link)
• FRUITFUL THINKING: Local fruit tree projects are helping to redistribute
the season’s backyard bounty. (June 30, 2009) (link)
• GETTING OVER THE ICK FACTOR: Conquering five common fears related to composting
with worms. (May 2009) (link)
International Press freedom Awards: Canadian Journalists for Free expression
• JILA BANIYAGHOUB - A VOICE FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS: The first
contentions story that Jila Baniyaghoub wrote for a major Tehran daily was
about children living in poverty. She was 11 years old. Now 39, Baniyaghoub
still writes the stories that Iranian authorities don't want anyone to read...
(December 2009) (PDF)
• FREE SPEECH STILL ELUSIVE: The slogan of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing,
"One World, One Dream," inspired thoughts of going for gold, national
pride and fair play. But for those dreaming of freedom of expression, China
was a disappoinment. (December 2008)(PDF)
Canadian geographic
• BUILDING BRIDGES: With hand-applied clay-plaster finishes, raised-relief botantical detailing and columns of debarked tree trunks supporting the living roof of the outdoor stage, the new Madoc Performing Arts Centre is a work of artistic beauty. But it's what's inside that counts. (PDF)
best health
• COOK SMART TO DROP POUNDS: Innovative new ideas for cutting
calories from home-cooked meals (December 2008) (PDF)
• PULSE POINTS: Does your heart health knowledge add up? (PDF)
SqueeZe
• MY FIRST MAMMOGRAM: Kimmy Phuong Hoang has helped hundreds of women get their first mammograms. But when it came time to get one herself, she was scared. Learn how she overcame her fear and why she says regular screenings are so important. (PDF)/ (link)
financial post business
• THE GREEN REVOLUTION: You've heard enough about how environmental
responsibility is good for the bottom line. It's time to get into action.(PDF)
• SMALL-TOWN DREAMS: This couple hopes to get their retirement plan
back on track and move to the country. Can they do it? (PDF)
microsoft home magazine
• HOST A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY! Use your PC to plan
the perfect fright night festivities. (link)
• MAKE YOUR MUSICAL MARK - AT HOME! Record the next top ten hit with the
help of your PC (link)
Chatelaine
• THE ROYAL TREATMENT: Whether you're at the mall, the salon or the coffee
shope, here are 18 insider tips to make sure you get preferred customer
service. (PDF)
• ENDLESS SUMMER: Stretch out the summer with these 11 ideas for warm-weather
fun. (PDF)
Ryerson review of journalism (spring 2001)
• A PASSAGE FROM INDIA: The Globe's first development reporter has gone from living with poor villagers in Biharipur to sleeping among Toronto's homeless. But has John Stackhouse traded in-depth reporting for slice-of-life journalism? (PDF)