In light of what is going on in the world, I have the distinct urge to crawl under the bed and live out my life oblivious to mass shootings, animal cruelty, voters who have forgotten the children, and governments that have misplaced their humanity. But if I am under the […]
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The Monarch butterfly population in North America is experiencing a massive decline. But if governments and citizens act soon, I’m certain we can save this species from collapse or extinction. Last week, I tabled a non-partisan motion in Parliament that could serve as a strategy to stem the decline and […]
My children were reared on wisdom from two books. “Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care” was a “must read” for parents in the 1950s and ’60s. Benjamin Spock addressed every conceivable childhood problem. His book was translated into 39 languages and sold more than 50 million copies. It was second […]
I give myself no credit for having any fashion sense, and I should qualify said confession with an I could not possibly care any less. I’ve had such a steady diet of jeans and sweatshirts that when I do emerge in a dress or other garment from that category, I […]
In a little more than a decade, Rainy River District has experienced two extreme rainfalls. They may be a result of climate change that is affecting our weather patterns. What was a 50-year extreme in 2002 is now repeating itself—and may mimic a 100-year extreme that brought on the flooding […]
Many years ago, I undertook an arduous journey by bus. From my home in Edmonton, Alta. to my brother’s home in Warden, Wash. with my two small children, aged two and six. Before the trip, I was mildly apprehensive as the journey would involve a lot of sitting for my […]
Your right to personal privacy is under direct attack by your democratically-elected government. The attack is coming on many fronts, very quickly, and may prove irreversible if we aren’t able to stop it before it fully takes hold. Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees that: […]
I wish I had more courage. To paraphrase my favourite author, Melody Beattie: “I may not be a great warrior. I might not lead explorations to the North Pole or climb Mount Everest, but I still need courage.” I need courage daily, it seems, and most certainly almost every time […]
I’m sure everyone is getting tired of me complaining about the weather (man, I’m getting tired of complaining about it myself!) We have exceeded the total normal rainfall amount for the entire year now, with 572 mm (22.88 inches) to date. We’ve had 286 mm (11.44 inches) so far this […]
Across Northwestern Ontario, we have a lot of anglers who love to fish for the biggest fish in our lakes. Muskies also attract many anglers to Sunset Country because we have some of the top waters in the world for both numbers of fish and truly big fish. In fact, […]
Will your voice be heard at the ballot box? Or are you among the 50 percent of Ontario citizens who are going to let someone else make the decision for you about who will govern the province following tomorrow’s election? Around the coffee table, it appears no one is excited […]
Spring is a great time of year; it may very well be the most expressive season. It’s certainly the most hopeful despite spring’s tardiness, besides its awakening of biting insects and crawling vermin that may very well desecrate the trees and their leaves. But for now, in this moment, Mother […]
