Well, I was supposed to be in Guelph for Monday and Tuesday of this week and the more I thought about it the more it stressed me out. I would have had to leave Sunday and return Wednesday, and the truth is I am not ready for Christmas and the […]
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Whether it’s a formal champagne event, or just a get-together with loved ones, tasty appetizers are a must for any successful holiday season party. In today’s market place, there are so many outlets for one to buy appetizers pre-made from the freezer section, but this eliminates all the fun and […]
Dear Money Lady, I need some help with my investments, I have lost so much money in the market this year. I have an advisor, but he doesn’t seem to know what to do. Marcel Dear Marcel, Great question! There are many different viewpoints on how to invest so let’s […]
There’s a tendency when you write about the past — yes, even in Distant Replay — to think people or things were better back in your era. Sometimes they were, sometimes not. The 2002 World Cup final breathed more life into a long-standing debate that’s relatively new to casual sports […]
I get asked quite often about when I started tournament fishing and the story often starts out about my first time fishing in the Kenora Bass International, when I was ten years old. My Christmas present from my parents the year before was an entry fee for my Dad and […]
Two ways to join, and newcomers welcome This year’s Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18. The area covered is quite large, so more volunteers are needed to help spot birds. Anyone can help, even if you can’t identify birds, as you can be paired with an […]
I, along with many others these days, feel the burden of righting this ship we find ourselves on before we are completely blown off course. This time of year, during Advent or wherever our faith lies, we search for hope, we ache for peace, we yearn for joy, and we […]
Following up on the column of November 30, many different comments have come my way regarding creating subdivisions and building affordable housing. I have received more information about the growing list of job vacancies across the district. And the question remains, what attracts people to an area? I remember listening […]
“Tis The Season” our community and district is abounding with events. The Township of LaVallee held its annual Community Christmas Party on Sunday (December 9) with about 80 people attending. Fun was had by all, from children to seniors. I’ve heard the food was delicious and the children were happy […]
I think I am finished with my outdoor light display. Of course, by the time I finished I already had a set of (new) lights not working. I was going to ignore but that lasted 5 minutes and out I went to take them down. I still need to make […]
Ricky Picard would’ve been 63. He was a goalie, playing Midget ‘B’ for a suburban Montreal team. On December 14, 1974, during a practice re-scheduled because a game was forfeited, a teammate fired a puck that deflected off Picard’s glove and struck him in the throat. He couldn’t breathe. “He […]
While I’m no saltwater expert, whenever I’ve been near the ocean I’ll usually try to get out for a day and if some fish are caught, great. There have been several trips in the past where I have been on a boat trolling for big fish but there has never […]
