“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity”—Simone Weil Last month we opened up the topic of paying attention. Our plan was to practice paying more attention to what is going on in the present. One huge step toward being able to do this better is in noticing the […]
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For almost 47 years, a Canadian flag has flown from the front of our home. The only time it disappears is in the time of Christmas lights. I returned it to its position this past Sunday, and as it began waving in the breeze, I realized again how proud I […]
In Winnipeg, we have a 32-year-old nephew with Special Olympics credentials in curling and snowshoeing. Austin doesn’t play hockey, but he knows about Billy Mosienko, the only National Hockey League player ever to score three goals in 21 seconds. Every week, Austin is a five-pin bowler at Billy Mosienko Bowling. […]
When I was 19, I returned home for summer break from university. Mom (who worked in education and had summer breaks off too) and I were watching a movie based on the work of Indigenous American author Sherman Alexie. In one scene, the main character recalls a childhood Christmas. His […]
Did you know? It’s National Poison Prevention Week! In Canada, medications continue to be the leading cause of calls to “poison centres” for people of all ages. While these medications are designed to help us, they are only safe when used exactly as directed. This week, take a few minutes […]
The book Braiding Sweetgrass sits on my shelf, always at the ready. I often pull it down and open it to randomly read any passage that appears on the page. It is that kind of book. I also have the audiobook version, on which Robin Wall Kimmerer’s voice calms any […]
Is the daylily the perfect perennial? They can grow in a wide range of soil and light conditions, have few insect problems, can tolerate drier conditions, and come in hundreds of varieties. Daylilies can be planted in a variety of landscape settings – positioned to make wonderful background plantings, naturalized […]
By Debbi Christinck
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Eganville Leader
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Eganville Leader
Hardwood Lake – When Wesley Behm was only 11 days old, he became Canada’s youngest heart transplant recipient. Last week he died aged 36, with his family by his side, having lived what his family described as a beautiful life full of love for others. He loved nature and his home […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The proponent of a proposed meat-processing plant near Murillo says it will provide more information about its plans before local municipal officials sit down again to discuss the project next month. Dave Gaudino, a Thunder Bay-based spokesman for a numbered company behind the project, said Monday he plans to submit […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – Local elementary teachers’ unions are skeptical about the Ford government’s recent announcement of the Classroom Supplies Fund. Starting in September, elementary teachers will receive $750 each year for classroom supplies. Lakehead Elementary Teachers of Ontario president Dave Paddington says the recent announcement is a declaration from Doug […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Canada: We are the Story is the colourful and engaging children’s picture book that re-imagines “The Canada Poem” by late Ojibway writer Richard Wagamese. David Robertson, editorial director of publisher Swift Water, a new imprint of Penguin Random House Canada, was approached by Wagamese’s agents and asked to adapt a number […]
“Mizhakii Binesii” Mooz Ndootem June 10, 1948 – March 13, 2026 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle and friend Richard David Green of Shoal Lake #40. Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the La […]
