Is deliberately spreading lies and misinformation about your political opponents simply an exercise in free speech or morally bankrupt behaviour that should not be tolerated? It’s amazing, and sad, that this even could up for debate in my opinion. Unfortunately, the Conservative Party has admitted–and attempted to justify–a misinformation campaign […]
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Last week, the province’s Auditor General, Jim McCarter, released his annual report on government spending. While the report highlights many areas that need improvement, his review of the government’s energy strategy is the most telling. In addition to showing that the government’s current “green” energy strategy is driving bills too […]
Three weeks ago last Saturday was supposed to be a “red-letter day” for me. Like a child waiting for Christmas Day, I had waited impatiently for Saturday morning to come. That was the day my new Kindle was supposed to arrive. When the mail came, I tore off the wrapping […]
With the SIJHL season inching towards its Christmas break, the question that has been looming over the Fort Frances Lakers for the last few weeks needs to be asked. Where exactly is this team going in its quest to qualify for the Dudley Hewitt Cup in Thunder Bay this coming […]
By Gary Sliworsky
Ag rep, Emo
Ag rep, Emo
Under Regulation 63/09 of the Pesticides Act, Ontario farmers must be certified to buy and use Class 2 or 3 pesticides on their farms or woodlots. Certified farmers must ensure that pesticides are purchased, used, stored, transported, and disposed of according to Regulation 63/09. To become certified, a farmer […]
Last July I was watching the Canada Day fireworks with my 20-year-old daughter and all I could think about when I looked at her was that the celebration we were sharing was among the last time for things of the home child. I was bucking against the truth that the […]
By Melanie Mathieson
The Gardening Guru
The Gardening Guru
The radish is a cool-season, fast-maturing, easy-to-grow vegetable and one of the first crops from the vegetable garden each year. Radishes grow well in almost any soil that is prepared well, fertilized before planting, and has adequate moisture maintained throughout the growing season. Slow development, usually caused by hot, dry […]
It’s something that has turned into an annual tradition for me—all my buddies’ girlfriends e-mail me wondering about Christmas gifts to get their loved ones who like to fish and hunt. I’m actually getting pretty good at throwing options around, so here are my best ideas for this year for […]
It’s certainly hard to believe we are near mid-December and our weather has been incredible. Last year at this time, we were moving snow continually. The only thing that worries me about this is how bad will we pay for it later? I certainly know we need a bit more […]
This past weekend marked the first time in months that I’ve not been in the woods or on the water for at least part of a weekend. I was down in St. Paul, Mn. to check out the annual Ice Show, which showcases everything imaginable in the world of ice-fishing. […]
Imagine, for a moment, that instead of going to the Miami Heat a year ago, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwayne Wade elected to join forces and play for the L.A. Clippers. In an instance, the lowly Clippers would become the in-team not only in the entire NBA but also […]
How do you know a disaster when you see one? Well, a pretty good sign is that the Red Cross is on the scene handing out food, blankets, and clothing as well as providing first aid. This past week, the Red Cross was in the Attawapiskat First Nation, which was […]
