The Governments of Canada and Ontario are launching a new targeted beekeeper intake to support and strengthen the health of managed honey bees and Ontario’s beekeeping sector. The business of beekeeping plays an important role when it comes to managing bee health and the success of crops on Ontario farms. […]
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At its June 1, 2021 regular Board meeting, which was held remotely, the Rainy River District School Board announced the recipients of the Recognition of Service awards, honoring the 2021 Employees of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Volunteers of the Year, and Community Partner of the Year. This […]
Since December, pandemic restrictions in the province have been a roller-coaster ride with more downs than ups, especially for organizations that help the community, but also rely heavily on their support, like The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. #29. Josie Miller, auxiliary president, said it has been a difficult […]
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he Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds bicycle and vehicle drivers to respect all road users by making safety a top priority, especially as we see an increase in cyclists on our roadways. There have been 34 total collisions, including two fatalities, involving a motor vehicle and cyclist this year to […]
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Al- zheimers couldn’t have asked for a better day on Sunday, May 30 to host the annual fund- raising event. Even though continuing restric- tions make large events difficult, the Walk has successfully run the past two years in a virtual format, allowing participants […]
Members of First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario, along with non-Indigenous people, gathered to honour the children found buried at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. A sacred fire was lit and is set to remain until Thursday. Photos by Merna Emara
One of the questions I get asked all the time is “if you could only use one lure, what would it be?” In fishing, one thing that I’ve learned is that there is no one answer to every situation. Every lake is different, the weather can influence lure choices each […]
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The Ontario government is making it easier and more affordable to get safely outdoors and enjoy nature by providing free day-use permits at 115 provincial parks from Monday to Thursday until September 2, 2021. Starting June 7, visitors will also be able to guarantee access to 17 select provincial parks […]
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Province supporting tourism businesses at provincial parks and conservation reserves TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing over $1 million in financial relief to more than 300 resource-based tourism businesses operating at Ontario’s provincial parks and conservation reserves by waiving and reducing certain land use and licence fees for 2021. […]
From the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 announces the winners for the submission to the Literary / Poster contest. The Legion enjoys seeing the amazing ideas children produce. Three schools participated with 82 submissions from nine classes. The Branch selected fifteen submissions to be sent to Division in Winnipeg. All submissions receive […]
A previous column outlined the difference between bulbs and corms and this column will tackle tubers and rhizomes. Like bulbs and coms, tubers and rhizomes are also usually considered perennial plants which have a period of growth and flowering, followed by a period of dormancy where they die back to […]
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Distant Replay
Distant Replay
Every time I talk to Dick Irvin, Jr., as I did a couple of weeks ago, I learn something. This is a process that has been going on for about five decades, off and on, and you’d think by now my sports IQ would be more impressive than it is. […]
