This war against Iran has demonstrated to Canadians that even though we produce more oil and gas than we can use, we are not immune to far-off conflicts and the international price fluctuations of those commodities. In fewer than 10 days, we have seen the price of a barrel of […]
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By Robert Animikii Horton
Book Review
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Book Review
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
What does it mean to be human? This question has both puzzled and inspired writers, musicians, artists, philosophers, and thinkers throughout history. In Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, the first of a series of influential works, historian and public intellectual Yuval Noah Harari shines a bright light into humanity’s […]
A recent string of political violence in the United States has unsettled many—and understandably so. Attacks on political figures, commentators and protestors have served as a reminder that politics, even in our day, can turn lethal. Times like this reveal how fragile civics becomes when violence invades politics. Acknowledging past […]
A good gardener will use crop rotation for two reasons: to ensure good soil nutrient supply and for pest control. Crops such as peas and beans (legumes) put nutrients back in the soil as they grow because they have little nodes that take in nitrogen and then ‘fix’ it in […]
Did you know? Most drivers know the basics of highway prep, but it’s easy to underestimate how quickly low visibility, ice, and freezing temps can turn a routine trip into a crisis. Even if you’ve been behind the wheel for decades, winter conditions have a way of throwing a curveball […]
I am the first one to admit I am not a good traveller, certainly not a good air traveller and the reasons are many. I remember an adage from eons ago that went something like “time to spare – go by air” and that certainly is fitting today with the […]
The oldest living National Hockey League player (as I write this) is 103. He was born on Christmas Day in Fort William, Ont., as Steve Wojciechowski, which he shortened to Wochy (making life linguistically easier for hockey broadcasters, starting with the legendary Foster Hewitt). He has lived 71 years of […]
To the editor, I enjoyed Leon DeGagne’s letter of February 25th and was obviously alarmed by the logic used on the Hallett “projects” purchasing. The folks who supplied the barricades and blocking must have enjoyed it too. Thanks to Mr. Morrison’s letter of March 4th explaining how those mistakes occurred. […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The World Day of Prayer 2026 was observed on March 6, with St. Patrick’s Church in Emo hosting services for the Emo Area. The afternoon was well attended and represented by several Emo Churches. This year’s service was prepared by the WDP Committee of Nigeria. The theme was “I will […]
EVENTS CALENDAR North West Region OPP is proud to once again support this year’s United Way Period Promise Campaign. Help us make a difference in our community. Donation boxes will be set up at local OPP detachments. Donate menstrual hygiene products by March 31 and support those in need. The OPP and […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Canadian Tire Fort Frances re-opened Monday morning following months long shutdown caused by a fire the week before Christmas. The store looks very much the same, as it had been extensively renovated in the year prior to the fire. Mark’s had yet to re-open when the Times was on site […]
By Times Staff
Richard Bruyere has been reelected as chief of Couchiching First Nation. Bruyere was elected to a second consecutive terms as chief as part of chief and council elections held on the First Nation last week on Thursday, March 5. Bruyere was one of three candidates who put their names up […]
