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It took six weeks. Six long and painful weeks to get rid of the pain in my shoulders and neck. Six weeks of daily exercises, six weeks of chiro and massage. Six weeks of heated bean bags, Tylenol, Advil and a big jug of Biofreeze. This week I finally noticed […]
My daughter was 13 the last time her country could brag about winning the Stanley Cup and, while always a hockey fan, she doesn’t really remember it as a “where-were-you-when-it-happened?” moment. After all, teenage girls have other things on their minds, as she knows with her own 13-year-old hockey fan […]
Press release
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Invasive Species Centre is excited to announce the launch of a new, three-year initiative in partnership with the National Tree Seed Centre, Forest Gene Conservation Association, and the Ontario Forestry Research Institute with funding and support from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and […]
This is the year to discover Canada. From Labrador Newfoundland to the Yukon to British Columbia, every province and territory is beckoning you. One can travel the miles of yellow canola flowers or the deep blue colours of flax. With a light breeze they are oceans of colour. Or you […]
Life Coach's Corner
I’ve recently taken on a project that has felt very overwhelming for me at times. For this month’s column I decided to research how to handle projects that are hard for us in some way, and share what I found. So here are some ideas that can help us tackle […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Shaunavon Standard
A two-year study on honey bee health in colonies placed on canola fields is nearing its completion, yielding positive results for those involved. The University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathology, Honey bee health lab, initiated the study in 2023 to investigate the effects of pesticide use […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sault Star
Riley McPhee spent 14 years in addiction. Last week, she celebrated nine months sober. It is often said that when an addict is ready to change their life, they’re ready — though sometimes the system isn’t always ready to support them. For years, Sault Ste. Marie has been at the […]
Jeers to Trump and his United States of Arrogance! For the last 30 years I have supported Minnesota’s economy by travelling a few times a year to enjoy rad trips for fun, entertainment, casinos, dining and shopping, and now I am a Canadian citizen that is not comfortable travelling or […]
Growing potatoes seems to be one of the most popular topics among gardeners. There are many myths created about the proper way to grow potatoes. This article is meant to provide you with an outline of what conditions a potato needs to thrive and produce a large crop, a few […]
DID YOU KNOW? Canada is facing a critical and escalating shortage of firefighters. The number of volunteer firefighters, which stood at over 126,000 in 2016, has plummeted by more than 38,600 as of 2024. This significant decline leaves numerous communities across our vast country dangerously understaffed, jeopardizing their ability to […]
