Tuesday was throne speech day. It had historical meaning as King Charles III delivered the speech in the Senate Chamber. The last time it was delivered by a reigning monarch was 1977 when his mother Queen Elizabeth addressed parliament. Having King Charles deliver the throne speech clearly reinforced our heritage […]
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DID YOU KNOW? Canada faces an increasing threat from WILDLAND FIRES, which are becoming more frequent and intense due to higher temperatures and drier conditions. IMPACTS OF WILDLAND FIRES IN CANADA According to the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, Wildland Fires are a natural hazard that occurs across Canada’s landscapes, […]
It looks like we are moving into summer like this week, and we will all be hoping the wind is more bearable. It was cold last week, and you may have noticed that your lawn did not grow much. This is the same for our pastures. I think I may […]
The United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Emo-Devlin United Church will honour this anniversary with a special church ceremony at Knox United Church in Emo on June 8 at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend. Barb Miller will be conduct the service with the assistance […]
I’m generally not an eavesdropper. That might not be entirely true, because I do love to listen to what children are talking about. I like to hear the things that are important to them and what words they choose to discuss on any topic, and I love the sound of […]
Spring is well underway, and you know what that means … rhubarb! I love rhubarb and for good reason. Rhubarb has a deep history, stretching back much further in time than the expansive rhubarb plot of my childhood. The stalks were used for medicinal purposes by the Chinese for thousands […]
We have lived through a Quebec referendum to separate from Canada. The Bloc Quebecois that sits in Ottawa main purpose is to play the role of a spoiled child seeking every advantage over its siblings. It hangs the threat of another separation attempt. Alberta following the last election when its […]
The sometimes self-serving and often-controversial original Toronto Maple Leafs owner indulged himself 60 years ago by donating a trophy in his own name, for the most valuable player in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Conn Smythe’s dream came true — his name would live in perpetuity. He once told his son […]
I don’t know of one person that isn’t mesmerized when they see a hummingbird and you can increase visits from the petite hummingbird by planting a few of their favourite sources of nectar in your yard. Hummingbirds use flower nectar as their food source and like butterflies and bees, they […]
So, our long weekend in May is coming to a close. It certainly wasn’t a warm weekend but it wasn’t wet either. The weather worked in my favour as I had many jobs to do that required me being inside. I managed to tackle the jobs that were the most […]
The Emo Walleye Classic is set to go May 22-24. This years classic premiere tournament has 34 teams signed up to date from both Canada and the U.S.A. The boat parade takes place Thursday, May 22, on Front Street at 6 p.m. The anglers hit the water water both Friday […]
Debbie Ballard
I was at a funeral last week and all the children (grown children, btw) stood up to talk about their Dad. He could do anything and fix anything. He loved being outdoors and loved being on the lake. He knew how to tell one tree from another and how to […]
