By J.P. Antonacci
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator

Marsha Skrypuch has achieved international success as a children’s author for the same reason her books are banned in Russia — she tells the truth. Every detail in the Brantford-born author’s roughly 25 children’s books and young adult novels is backed by historical fact. “Children’s authors have an unspoken agreement with […]

By Dean LaBerge
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Grizzly Gazette

On February 9th, bibliophiles around the world will grab their favourite books, run a warm bath, and celebrate National Read in the Bathtub Day. This unique and whimsical holiday encourages book lovers to combine the joys of reading with the soothing relaxation of a warm bath. It’s a day to […]

By Jody Boulay
Special to the Times

Being in recovery from drugs or alcohol, especially in the early stages, has its ups and downs, particularly when adding new life changes. Dating is not necessarily a top priority for everyone, but the holiday season and Valentine’s Day can stir up emotions about past relationships and an urge to […]

Tonight will be cloudy with periods of rain or snow and a low of -1 C (30 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow during the day and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of -2 (28) and a low of -11 (12). Saturday will continue […]

- Robin McCormick photo

Jack and Angela Fiset with Lilyana Berg (granddaughter) enjoying a snowmobile ride on Sunday afternoon (February 4). Warm temperatures and sunny skies made for a fun ride!

Weechi-it-te-win Family Services is pleased to be providing fun family entertainment on the evenings of February 7th and 8th at the Couchiching Multi-use Facility. These free events are part of the Really Livin’ 2 Wellness and Recovery Conference. Although the conference held during the day is full, the evening entertainment […]

A few weeks back, I visited the supermarket to grab some fresh ginger root for a cooking class I was conducting. My requirement was only a couple of tablespoons, so I snapped off a small knob and headed to the cashier. The total bill turned out to be a mere […]

The Emo Knox United Church invites all area churches to Lenten lunches starting February 21-March 20. A short service at noon is followed by a soup and sandwich lunch.  Congratulations to Jacob and Hanna Empey in the birth of their first child. Kadmiel David was born February 4. Proud grandparents […]

Five times, he scored 30 goals in the National Hockey League. He had back-to-back 100-point seasons. An All-Star, he played for Team Canada in 1972’s Summit Series, scoring a key shorthanded goal on Vladislav Tretiak in Canada’s first win. He’s one of seven who also played in 1976’s Canada Cup, […]

Congratulations to the cribbage team Vernon Thompson and Cindy Westover for  taking 1st. place, and to Nicole Drennan for taking 4th. in singles during the District cribbage tournament held January 13/14th.they all moved onto play in the provincial tournament February 3rd. where the Emo Branch  #99 team came in 7 […]