For the first time in more than three years, the Cumming family, with all the cousins, will be together for Christmas dinner. The family has expanded, and with the expansion new traditions likely will be established. A grandchild will be the centre of attention. We will, in our separate families, […]
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A week or so ago here at the Fort Frances Times’ office, co-op student Nicole Horn was watching an interview with her favourite hockey player, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers, who mentioned the job of a garbageman was one he would never want to have. That, in turn, led […]
For years, the Northern Health Travel Grant has provided vital assistance to northerners who have to travel out-of-town for medical services. The grants were created after nearly a decade of hard work and lobbying by former NDP MPP Jim Foulds (Port Arthur), who believed access to health care should not […]
We spend a lifetime learning how to delegate. How to make an office or a shop run efficiently. How to train new employees. How to help other people do the many tasks the workplace requires. As well as how to expand our effectiveness by passing on the responsibility. And just […]
In keeping with the giving spirit of this wonderful Christmas season, I’d like to shed light on an important development being felt throughout Canada. The use of food banks in Canada is rising dramatically to the point where widespread shortages are now occurring. It is a national problem, but one […]
It’s early in the season but already we’ve had our fair share of winter weather pass through the region. And with it comes a slippery mess that makes travelling difficult, if not unsafe. While there’s no replacement for good driving habits, such as planning ahead to ensure you have more […]
This week, I spoke in the House of Commons to promote the proposed Thunder Bay multi-purpose events centre. The statement was the start of a sustained push I will be making to encourage the federal government to become a full partner with the city and the province for this important […]
Every morning I get a motivational e-mail from Dr. Andrew Weil. Sometimes it describes the benefit of exercise or meditation, or the importance of friends. Other times, my e-mail has healthy diet tips–eat more greens or shitake mushrooms. Last Friday, for instance, it was a good-for-you apple-oat-bran muffin recipe. Whatever […]
Sometimes writer’s block is an unexpected and unsavory visitor in my neck of the woods. And yet when it arrives, I am compelled to welcome that dried-up guest honorably. It is usually clearing me out for some new delight. Last week it happened to be cookies. Of course, I ate […]
As you can see throughout this edition of the Fort Frances Times, this time of year is an exciting one for those involved with Muskie athletics. The boys’ basketball and girls’ volleyball teams are getting ready to start another NorWOSSA campaign, the hockey programs already are well into their seasons, […]
As we get closer to Christmas, I usually receive a few messages from people looking for gift ideas for their friends and family. If you know somebody who enjoys spending time in the outdoors, then gifts that might improve their outdoor experience probably will be well-received. This past weekend, I […]
Well, it was pretty much down to the wire but I finished my research report before the Nov. 30 deadline. I have to admit I was getting tired of sitting at the computer, and likely should have added a few things to some of the reports. This way, you will […]
