It all started late one night with a loud churning noise in the kitchen. I raced quickly to see if the garbage disposal had run amuck. What I found was a frightening Star Wars-type event taking place in the oven. In retrospect, it probably was just a fire burning up […]
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The Canadian Red Cross has been helping Canadians lead safer, healthier lives for close to 100 years. Many of their programs and services are considered to be among the best in the world. They have been working together with partners like Fire Prevention Canada to create healthier, safe communities. They […]
Most people who feed birds in the winter in this area will be familiar with the Evening Grosbeak. It has a body about the size of a robin but with a short tail and an enormous beak. The male birds are beautifully marked in yellow, black, and white while the […]
The Christmas season is fast approaching and in the spirit of the festive season, it is important to practice and make time for safety. Why? So to avoid the dangers of carelessness during a time of happiness and celebration when most people are relaxed and not alert as usual. Fire […]
It isn’t easy to let go of the people you love. Not even when you should. But it’s necessary. Personally, I first learned about letting go in 1957. My father was still a young man. Age 62 to be exact. And it was unbelievably hard to let go. How could […]
Redpolls are sort of dumpy, little sparrow-like birds. They’re brownish, streaked on the sides, have fluffy feathers, and are distinguished by red caps (“poll” is an old English word for the top of the head). Quite a few of the male birds also have pink breasts. There actually are two […]
By Perry Good
Outdoors Pro-Mo
Outdoors Pro-Mo
On a recent trip to Canada, I was reminded we all have to take some time out of our busy lives to rest and recharge those “internal batteries.” Nature, time, and patience are the three best physicians. I enjoy being outdoors and I am truly amazed at the beauty nature […]
Holiday is a splendid word. It makes you think of turkey and dressing with all the trimmings. And playing with your cousins at Grandma’s house. Holiday is a word that’s all sugar and spice. All smiles and laughter. Song and friendly conversation. Surprises and good feelings. Gift packages with big […]
“Confessions of a Workaholic” is a book I could easily have written. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved my work. It’s been easy for me to take work home and burn the midnight oil. To say yes when I really should say no. Or to skip a […]
Nearly all childhood unintentional shooting deaths occur in or around the home. And most of those involve firearms that have been loaded and accessible to children. The big problem in Canada and the United States is that many children between the ages of five and 14 have died from unintentional […]
If one part of your body could be said to be the centre of life, it would have to be your heart.This organ works steadily all of your life, pumping blood through your whole system. All parts of your body live because your heart keeps working. Your heart is a […]
How many birds could you possibly see in Northwestern Ontario? Well, it takes quite a bit of looking to find a sensible answer to this question but here goes my estimate. According to “Birds of Canada” (Godfrey), about 518 species of birds have been seen in Canada. This includes a […]
