A couple of weeks back I wrote a column about some of my big water boating experiences. The reality is, if you spend enough time on the water, you will be faced with windy conditions and potentially have to drive through some rough water to get to where you need […]
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Due to the mild winters of recent years, earwigs have successfully migrated north and established themselves in the yards and gardens of northwestern Ontario. By far, earwigs seem to be the insect that makes humans cringe the most. When mentioned in conversation, even those that have never seen an earwig […]
I was listening to CBC Radio the other day. Thor Sigfusson was speaking with Jane Adey about a project in the Reykjavik Harbour, Iceland, called Ocean Cluster House, a project Mr. Sigfusson is very proud of Thor. What a great name, reeks of strength and purpose, doesn’t it? Anyway, Mr. […]
It dawned sunny and warm. Blue sky! Really our first, so it is time for the sunglasses. Our hotel in Suzhou was very nice and everyone has survived their illnesses so far. After breakfast it’s all aboard for more site seeing. Our guide Jackie launched into our morning Chinese class…All […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Josh Colling has been the LaVallee/Alberton/Chapple/Emo Fire Chief for close to five years. He has enjoyed his position immensely working with the local volunteer firefighters. Josh and his girlfriend Chandra Wiley, made their home in Devlin, even though she has had to remain in the USA due to her career […]
I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Canada Day! The weather was amazing! I went to Mine Centre for a little Bliss Fishing. Most times I like to brag about catching most of the fish but this time it wasn’t the case. I started with a broken line, then my boyfriend […]
Ah spring. The grass is green and the mower is just begging to be fired up. The grass on the golf course is also green and the golf cart is ready to roll. The water on the river is sparkling, the outboard is fueled, the minnow bucket filled, and that […]
One of my favourite fishing locations on earth is Shoal Lake. Located west of Kenora along the Manitoba border, Shoal Lake is connected to Lake of the Woods via Ash Rapids. It’s a big body of water, with parts on the main basin that you can’t see across. It’s remote, […]
Summertime always offers a bountiful harvest of fresh fruit and berries; and blueberries, are by far, one of my favorite. They are not only packed full of nutrition and flavour but are also a very versatile cooking ingredient.Upon any investigation into foods that are rich in antioxidants, you will always […]
Birthdays are a source of fear and trepidation for many, a sign they are one step closer to the end of the line. I prefer a much different perspective every time July 13 rolls around. The way I look at it, it’s a reason for me to celebrate when that […]
My granddaughter is visiting, and she will be nine months old in less than a week. I am completely fascinated by her and I hope she is equally fascinated by me. She is talking in the background to one of her toys or stuffed animals and she uses different sounds […]
To say that the first month or so of the Step Forward campaign has exceeded my expectations would be a massive understatement. People both near and far have made it known that they are good-hearted folks who want to lend a hand to those less fortunate. The result has been […]
