We have been talking about anti-bullying campaigns in schools for years in an effort to keep our children safe. The challenge becomes greater as technology grows and our apparent freedom to post comments anonymously seems to know no bound. We think we bear no responsibility for our words, for our […]
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My high school teaching career was both brief and, for the most part, fun. I began teaching in a small church-related high school in eastern Canada. A high school with high standards and excellent students. But there was one serious problem. In this very small school everyone had to be […]
In all of the travelling that I do, I get to visit a bunch of fishing tackle shops. If I see a sign for fishing gear, I’ll usually stop in. Some are great with jigs and lures that might be unique to a specific region, to go along with all […]
Trees are in full bloom in front and back yards across Fort Frances. The flowering crabs in front of the courthouse are full of brilliant pink flowers. As you drive through town, the variety of pinks is amazing. Everything from soft baby pinks to robust deep reds are in their […]
You know how when you’re feeling a little proud of yourself, when you’ve faced a challenge and prevailed, and you’re basking in the glow of success? Don’t do it. Don’t bask. Don’t pat yourself on the back for any length of time because if you do, I promise you fate […]
Last Thursday, I held a press conference in Thunder Bay to present new figures from the Library of Parliament, which show how the Conservatives absolutely have gutted the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) by cutting its annual budget by 48 percent since they came to power My […]
Before we talk about some new fishing tournament information hitting Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba this summer, we’re going to talk crappie fishing. Spring is one of the best times of the year to locate and catch crappies because for a few weeks they invade the shallows to find warmer water […]
We’re crossing our fingers that the weather will hold up and we’ll get our soybeans into the ground this week! We were hoping to do so last week but it was just too wet. We did try mowing the grass and left some tracks, but that chore was long overdue. […]
Personally, my favourite drink is coffee. My husband, on the other hand, doesn’t care for the brew at all. Last Sunday evening, on a whim, I asked him what his favourite drink is. Without hesitation, he replied, “Hot chocolate!” My son always stops in for tea. Some people like pop […]
Since the moment I made the decision to buy my sailboat, I’ve dwelt a lot on what defines me as I sought out a name for it. I’ve brainstormed names, picked one, then another, and second-guessed them all. It’s been nearly a daily think-tank for three-and-a-half months. However, I’ve made […]
After a disappointing start to the FLW Tour season, things finally clicked for me last week at Lake Eufaula in Alabama, where I collected my first-ever top 10 finish in an FLW Tour event. After holding down fourth spot following days two and three, I slipped to fifth place on […]
I’m really starting to think that I might need to make a career change. As much as I am passionate and in love with agriculture, our latest weather is enough to make me go crazy! My cows are miserable and the sheep just despise walking in mud. My horse looks […]
