In last week’s column I mentioned that back in the late 90’s I used to absorb any fishing information that I could from fishing magazines, which was where I learned about new tactics and techniques for catching fish. One of the tactics that really stands out to me that I […]
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By Brian Lockhart
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Tecumseth Times
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Tecumseth Times
While local snowmobilers eagerly awaited a good dumping of snow so the trails can be groomed and ready for riding, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs encourages its riders to follow all safety protocols when enjoying the sport. The Ontario Provincial Police have released data that shows many riders continue […]
By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Geena Jackson is the founder and executive producer of Bears’ Lair TV, a reality series that will see Indigenous entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in the hopes of winning money. A call for contestants from across Canada is currently underway. The plan for the initial season of the series, which […]
When Bobby Orr was at the peak of his career, I stumbled on a story that would’ve been a “scoop” except it wasn’t breaking news, just speculation. Orr’s bad knees were going to end his career sooner than planned — according to an orthopaedic surgeon who had seen it happen […]
Press release
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, web, text messages and telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for payment or personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN). The methods and messages used by the scammers are varied […]
While we huddle in homes, offices and pre-heated cars, deer are doing what they can to stay warm out there. We’re on day two of an extreme cold advisory, with temperatures reaching -47C with the windchill early this morning. There’s relief on the horizon – the Weather Network is calling […]
By Maan Alhmidi
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Breanna Reid-Clarke has attended all her university classes over the last two years from her bedroom and it’s taking a toll. Studying from home as a result of the pandemic has meant feeling isolated, and has brought challenges in building strong connections with colleagues and instructors, says the […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – More than 300 Ontario schools reported staff and student absences of more than 30 per cent by the end of last week, after students returned for in-person learning following the latest pandemic-related shutdown. But the data includes all absences, not just those that might be related to COVID-19, […]
