At this time of year, many gardeners start to lose their enthusiasm for the gardening and yard chores. But the actions you take now can affect the success of your garden next season. The Perennial GardenAlthough perennials may be slowing down in their growth above ground, they still are growing […]

By Grace Petsnick
The Book Stop

It might be entirely impossible to change one’s own mind. If you believe something to be true, the very idea of autonomously altering that belief can seem ridiculous; at most, some sort of thought experiment, and at the very least, the feeling that you are simply lying to yourself. However, […]

Did you know? It’s Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week. This important public safety initiative is aimed at educating people about the dangers of carbon monoxide—often called the silent killer—and how to stay safe.   We skipped the time change  Even though we didn’t change our clocks back, it’s still an important […]

I wish I had read more of Gloria Steinem’s writing when I was still becoming who I might be. Her writing would have influenced me in a positive way, lighting my path more clearly. Her landmark essay was published in New York Magazine April 1969 – “After Black Power, Women’s […]

By Mubin S. Khan
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media

The organization that represents Canada’s medical doctors has revised its national ethics code to address racism and discrimination. The Code of Ethics and Professionalism was developed as part of its reconciliation commitments following an apology to Indigenous Peoples, but it doesn’t specifically include immigrant patients and whether it will address […]

By Meg Deak
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer

Ask most Ontarians and they have been feeling the pinch from soaring grocery bills and an increasing cost of living. To try to ease the burden, the federal government launched a National Food Security Strategy, with a focus to try and make food more affordable.  As part of the strategy, […]

By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY — “In this country, when wanton disrespect of life is displayed, people get investigated,” says Julian Falconer. A criminal investigation into public officials and the delivery of a program is “exceedingly rare” said Falconer, the human rights lawyer representing the family of Miranda Mamakwa as they seek just […]

May 6, 1946 – August 13, 2026 Dear Family and Friends, It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Ann Baldwin (nee Weir) on August 13, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on May 6, 1946, in Fort Frances, Ontario to Delores and Albert Weir, […]

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Audrey “Lois” Fowler, on October 27, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manitoba to Hiram and Florence, Lois spent her life building a warm, open-hearted […]