On Feb. 19, MPPs from across the province will return to Queen’s Park for the new legislative session. Like most, I’m looking forward to the return and the opportunity to raise a number of important issues on your behalf. Over the past few months, I’ve spent my time travelling across […]
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I finally broke down and bought a snowblower. Two weeks ago, after the town had plowed in my driveway for the second time, without even getting my vehicle out of the driveway, I decided that the 30 years of debate on acquiring a mechanical snow shoveller were over. Now I […]
Last week, Canadians were reminded of something that we already knew—our Senate is a useless and unnecessary expense to taxpayers and should be abolished. The irrelevancy and expense of operating Canada’s unelected and unaccountable Senate is something that New Democrats, and many people in Northwestern Ontario and Canada, have been […]
It is cold out, minus double-digits. I’ve grown soft in my upper-middle age—seeking shelter from snow and wind instead of embracing the discomfort. No apologies. To ease the agony of cold toes and shoulders pulled up to my ears, I was imagining warm beaches and frothy drinks and the sound […]
I fell in love with snowshoeing in 1972 when I was 12 years old. I loved the activity most because it was something we always did together as a family. The wooden “Beavertail” snowshoes with leather belted bindings were too big, and my winter boots often got stuck in the […]
While the loss of the Duluth Clydesdales certainly doesn’t help things for the SIJHL in the long-term, the now five-team league does have one thing going for it right now. And that is one heck of a battle brewing from second place on back in the standings as four teams […]
By Melanie Mathieson The Gardening Guru Epsom salts can be a way to help green up your garden naturally. Epsom salts contain magnesium and sulfur—two elements found in nature that are important for plant growth. Magnesium helps form chlorophyll in plants and is essential for photosynthesis. Magnesium also is critical […]
In recent years, hydro prices have spiralled out of control unnecessarily as a result of irresponsible government decisions. Since being elected, I have pushed—and continue to fight—for significant changes that once again will make this essential service affordable for families, seniors, and businesses in the north. I will continue to […]
Does a penny for your thoughts now cost a nickel? Is penny wise and pound foolish now nickel wise and kilo foolish? Monday marked the end of the penny in Canada as banks no longer will issue this historic piece of Canadian money. Since 1858, the coins have jingled in […]
Someone has said, “A smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles near both ends of the mouth and by flexing muscles throughout the mouth.” It should result in the corners of the mouth turned up. And that is called a smile! In contrast to the corners of […]
“Drive south until the butter melts.” I heard that saying last week for the first time, and I dare say I was charmed by the enticing “get in your car and go” imagery it evoked. I could use a warm little holiday like that right about now. Heaven knows if […]
I’ve officially started calving! My first baby arrived early Sunday morning, with my only complaint being that it was a slow birth. I had seen the water bag at 1:30 a.m., which normally means a calf should be coming soon. And since my barn camera is not working, I made […]
