The sky is overcast. A snow rain mixture is descending from the sky. Spring is a dirty season. It is not raining hard enough to wash the streets or remove the built-up sand from the sidewalks. We are at that in between season where winter is hanging on and the […]
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By Liz Adam
Life Coach's Corner
Life Coach's Corner
Feeling stuck on a project, or on struggling to reach a goal, or in life in general is not an unusual feeling. Feeling stuck can feel like trying to get out of quicksand. The more we struggle, the deeper we sink. Sometimes the best thing we can do is stop […]
DID YOU KNOW? Canadian households often contain a greater number of DANGEROUS POISONOUS PRODUCTS than people truly realize. As noted in last week’s column, Canada has a 24/7 toll-free number for POISON CENTRES. In the event of a suspected poisoning, call 1-844-POISON-X (1-844-764-7669). KEEP THE NUMBER FOR POISON CENTRES HANDY […]
I think we all would take the weekend weather over the Monday’s snowflakes. I guess we cannot complain because it sounds like the east of us is taking the brunt of it. I was happy to come to work this morning and see our plots for the first time this […]
By Robert Horton
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Sore ribs. Fatigue. Euphoria from a likely dip in blood oxygen. How exactly did this happen at this late hour? Maybe it’s the pulse, energy, and heartbeat of the city here in Midtown Manhattan. Maybe it’s the neon lights and halogen-hue all around. Or maybe it was Caroline’s on Broadway […]
The annual Emo Spring Fever Days is just around the corner, taking place Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, this year. This is an event that most businesses, organizations and residents of Emo take part in. There will be sales at businesses, free draws, samples of goods and much […]
I was watching, for the fifty-third time, one of my favourite movies – Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, where a wealthy sheik with a deep love for fly-fishing, proposes the idea to Britain of exporting salmon from Scotland waters to the Yemen for sportfishing. The movie was adapted from a […]
In this election, Canadians have two major concerns. They are looking for a party with a vision for the future of Canada to lead us. Canadians are concerned about the high costs of living. They are concerned about the impact our neighbour to the south is placing on our economy […]
DID YOU KNOW? Unintentional POISONING is a leading cause of injury-related death in Canada. FACTS ON POISONING More than 4,000 Canadians die from poisoning each year, a stark reality that now makes unintentional POISONING a leading cause of death, surpassing motor vehicle-related fatalities. In addition, this alarming trend underscores the […]
It one of the Monday-iest Mondays I have had in a long time. I was off on Friday, and I think everyone missed me because it has been non-stop traffic. My list is getting bigger, and I haven’t been checking things off like I need to be. Seed is slowly […]
The Devlin Guthrie United Church is hosting an annual Easter Tea and Bake Sale this Saturday, April 12, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. The admission is $5 for adults, 6-12 years $3 and 5 and under are free. There will be desserts served, bake tables, and […]
I am a fan of curling, a huge fan. I always have been. I love the hard hitting of the men’s game and the precision of the women’s game. But I’ll tell you something without being asked twice – I don’t like all the commentary during the women’s game about […]
