Like many people, I’m a moderate worrier. I don’t spend my whole life worrying, but there is always an undertone of “What if. . . .” After World War II, I worried a lot about “What if the expected nuclear holocaust actually happened.” For a few years, I was so […]
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I don’t think there is anything better than a beautiful fall day. It is very nice working now with very few bugs, and it’s dry so you are not wearing rubbers full-time! My fencing project is coming along, but I still need a few more days. Fortunately, the area that […]
Sure, we’re only two weeks into the season. But trying to figure out who is going to come out with a win on any given night in the SIJHL so far is an awful lot like trying to discover a cure for the common cold. Looking at the scoreboard on […]
The annual Shoal Lake Last Chance bass tournament took place this past weekend and anglers could not have asked for nicer weather. Some 46 teams signed up for the tournament this year, about the usual turnout. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass were biting on the weekend and when it was […]
The first week back in Ottawa was a busy and eventful one so rather than dealing with a single topic, I would like to do a bit of a rapid-fire wrap up. I always wondered about the myth that the Conservatives are the best party to be in charge of […]
Do you ever have grumpy days—the kind of days where you are sadly aware of your own limitations?I’m not a fan of grumpy days, but they make me wonder. On one of these not-so-nice grumpy days, I was wondering about things, things like aging. I was trying to build my […]
I will keep the details on this short and to the point. He is handsome, romantic, kind, and the epitome of a gentleman. He pays attention to and hears me. He loves my dogs and all creatures great and small, and he can cook. But I stand firm on the […]
Growing up in Fort Frances, one of the most beautiful times of the year was fall. When the community was in its infancy, a conscience decision was made to plant elm trees along the streets on the boulevards. They grew and in the fall, the tall, elegant branches canopied across […]
Should Canadians have the ability to nullify bad legislation, and propose new legislation the government of the day refuses to introduce? After witnessing the recent—and successful—anti-HST initiative in British Columbia, I’m beginning to think so.] For those of you who don’t know much about the subject, here is a quick […]
We definitely were touched by fall this past week. In fact, I’m still shocked at how hard it froze. Normally I find that petunias don’t seem to be too affected by frost, but they certainly were this year! I often find that I’m pulling out my flowers while the petunias […]
The Golden Eagle is a truly majestic bird—one which you may never see, or maybe only once or twice in your lifetime. It is found in almost all parts of Canada, from B.C. to Newfoundland. With an overall length of three feet or so, and a wingspan up to perhaps […]
By Tyler J. Moffitt
The Safety Advocate
The Safety Advocate
September is upon us and my kids have been in high school for two weeks now. Thousands of other people are attending college and university. For many students, it is their first time being away from home for any length of time. Parents, guardians, and students themselves should take […]
