Well, it was -30 when I left the house for chores this morning and my dog decided she would take the morning off. There was no wind, and the sun is out so it felt decent. Happiness is when you see the water still in a liquid state at all […]
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On May 17, 1961, in addressing the Canadian Parliament, President John F. Kennedy stated “Geography has made us neighbours. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies. Those whom nature hath so joined together, let no man put asunder.” For over 60 […]
It’s been fourteen years of competing in the Ice Box Curling Bonspiel and every year hoping to be the Champions, 2025 was the year it happened. Adam Bolen (skip), Gord Hoskins( lead) Adam Esselink (2nd) and Daniel Vandenbrand (Vice) won the bonspiel this year. Congratulations curlers and here’s hoping your […]
DID YOU KNOW? Unintentional injuries are a significant “public health” concern, ranking as the leading cause of death for Canadians aged one to 44 years. Despite this alarming statistic, many Canadians are unaware of the severity of the situation. CANADA’S CONVENOR (LEAD) FOR INJURY PREVENTION In 2012, Safe Communities Canada, […]
By starting seeds indoors you can often extend your growing season by up to ten weeks. This can be very beneficial for plants that have a longer “days to maturity” time frame. You can even start some of the newer hybrid varieties with shorter “days to maturity” time frames indoors […]
The sun is shining today. It is cold but the sky is bright and blue. All things seem possible when the sun is shining, no matter the temperature. Mother Nature is pounding Cape Breton and Newfoundland with snow as I write this, but for the moment she has left me […]
There were five people around the brunch table, eager to talk sports. Being this time of year, the main subject was U.S. college football. Four participants were somewhat expert and knowledgeable…plus me. However, if you’re talking distant replays, this was an ideal demographic. The first “remember when” topic was rivalries. […]
After a good cold snap to start 2025, we finally have pretty good ice conditions across the region for anglers that want to get out and do some fishing. While we still don’t have widespread ice roads on the go, they won’t be to far off. Warmer temperatures are on […]
Happy New Year Everyone! I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed a little downtime or uptime if that’s what you needed. I started last week getting back in the office for a few hours to get back on track. It is great to take time off […]
Is Canada better off today than it was yesterday? What are the implications of the resignation of Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister? As Andrew Coyne wrote Monday afternoon, Trudeau has set Canada adrift at a crucial moment in time without any leadership at the helm. Who will be speaking […]
The hustle of the holidays is over but there’s no reason to be bored this weekend. The Emo Legion Branch #99 hosts Beer and Burger Friday evening starting at 5 p.m. The meat draw takes place at 7 p.m. Tickets for the meat draw can be purchased and it’s not […]
2025 has arrived! Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions? Have you considered making your home and workplace a safer place to live, play and work in ways that will avoid harm? We all need to be aware of—and see—the risks in our everyday lives as we go about our […]
