Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Leeches are the most plentiful of all the baits. It seems they are natural to all bodies of water, including creeks, rivers, and lakes. And they can be left in a container of water for a long time without food. Walleyes love leeches almost all year round, and they are […]
Canada Day and Fourth of July celebrations are fast approaching, and one of the main attractions each year is to watch the public fireworks display. It is important to attend only public displays, where trained people operate the fireworks properly. Why? Fireworks are pretty to look at but are extremely […]
The gourds are a fairly large family of plants which are all trailing vines with broad leaves. Some of them climb but most of them just trail along the ground. In proper conditions, they are very rapid growers. The squash vines will take over your garden if you don’t watch […]
Each year, the Trends Research Institute in Rhinebeck, N.Y. picks the 10 areas out of 300 in which it sees the biggest global changes in social, economic, and political structures. This year they are: I explored most of them in previous columns. Here are the rest. The Trends Research Institute […]
I love the beginning of a new year, and one of the things I always do in advance of Jan. 1 is set up my calendar for the next 12 months. That means transferring all the important upcoming dates and events, including the birthdays of people I’ve known over the […]
Recently, an individual was doing some remodelling in his home. He had finished stripping the wallpaper, and was getting ready to change a light fixture. Since he was the only one home at the time, he left the light switch in the off position. But before disconnecting the old light, […]
All of the thrush family are very good singers. In North America, there are several species which qualify, including the robin and the bluebird. In the Old World, there are many thrushes, including the famous nightingale. In Northwestern Ontario, we have our share of these fine-singing birds, including the Veery, […]
You won’t find her listed in most literary anthologies, and there would be plenty of critics to sneer at her writing. But that really doesn’t matter. Because Dame Barbara Cartland was the people’s author, much as her step-granddaughter, Lady Di, was the people’s princess. And critics aside, Cartland forever will […]
Could “Walkerton” happen in your town? You bet. Like others, I puzzle over how this could happen. It is likely due to a confluence of unfortunate events. But I see two primary causes that I have observed in many work settings: Both miscommunicated seriously. What would you answer to a […]
Sweet, gentle Phoebe doesn’t like to say “goodbye.” And I understand exactly how she feels. She loves to say “hello” in every way she knows. Licking, wagging, dancing, playing, and squeaking her toys. When all the expressiveness is over, Phoebe leads the newcomer to a comfortable spot by the fire. […]
Safety and the role it plays in your life depend on many things, including your attitude. All of us need to learn how to protect ourselves and family members from potential hazards that can strike at any given time. We all need to be made aware of and reminded to […]
Here we are again. It’s woodtick season. I imagine most folk think of ticks as insects. Well, they aren’t. They are related to spiders, scorpions, mites, and so on, all of which are classified as Arachnids. Arachnids have either eight or 10 legs while insects get along with only six. […]
