It seemed like a good idea… at the time. The Pearl with her usual skepticism, had questioned the pile of wood chips partially blocking her access to the garage. “Elliott what is that monstrous pile of garbage in front of the garage?” she questioned with a visible lack of tolerance. […]
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There was a Facebook posting that said, “Could we have a 2020 do-over?” I chuckled. Yes, a 2020 do-over would be nice. Always in the backs of our minds is the question, “Can we do this activity safely and can our family and children be protected from the Coronavirus?” A […]
Some people walk through this world with hearts and spirits too big even for this world. That’s why God calls some of them home earlier than any of us wish. That’s what I have tried to tell myself over the past few days as our community deals with the passing […]
This would have been our Emo Fair Weekend and today would have been the dreaded Monday following a very busy weekend. We did have our overall “Covid Club Show” at Pam and Murray Wilson’s. The top two steers, heifers and showman all competed for the Grand Champion spot. It was […]
Everyone who gardens, enjoys receiving tips and tricks to make the job of gardening a little bit easier. I offer these tips, all of which I have tried and used in my own garden, with many being part of my everyday regime. My two favourites are the first tip about […]
The economy across Northwest Ontario is taking a big hit this year thanks to COVID-19 and the closure of the border to our U.S. neighbours. My friends in the tourism sector who are resort owners as well as guides and retail store owners are all suffering the effects of our […]
Our last morning. It is rainy and windy. A perfect day to pack and head for the airport. We have just figured out most of the electronics in this hotel room. You need your electronic pass card for everything from opening the drapes to getting the elevator to stop at […]
Today was a full day in Shanghai. It is a city of contrasts. It is the financial hub of China and is quickly becoming the financial hub of all of Asia. As well it is the hi-tech capital of China and Asia. So we started off our day by visiting […]
I love chickens. I would guess my fondness for them is due to Annie, who cared for me as a child; she fostered my love for them. Annie taught me to gather eggs from her hens, to slip my brave hand beneath the hen’s soft warm feathers. The hen clucked […]
By the time the Emo Fair is over, you have a pretty good idea of how this year’s gardens have turned out. But with the Covid-19 cancelling this year’s fair you will miss strolling through the displays of award winning fruits and vegetables that gives you the answer. You also […]
By Kelli Saunders
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
As part of our Ask An Expert Webinar Series, we heard from Rob Davis of EcoEthic Inc. last week on how septic systems work, how to watch for signs of failure, a few myths and lots of great tips for preventing bigger problems before they happen. I was so impressed […]
Robin McCormick
The Township of La Vallee is continuing with COVID-19 restrictions. Even though many restrictions are being lifted in Ontario, our local council is not taking bookings at the Devlin Hall and the Devlin Ball Park remains closed to the public. The Municipality will advise the public when there are any […]
