I would say that this year, spring is having a really tough time springing. Unfortunately, I was under the weather and missed out on a couple of nice days on the weekend. I came home from work, did my chores and went to bed just after 6 p.m. I woke […]
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My wife and I have been on the road for almost two weeks. When we departed, Rainy Lake was frozen solid, as were all the lakes from the Fort to Thunder Bay. The harbour in Thunder Bay was still frozen, as were bays across Lake Superior. Snowbanks in Wawa were […]
There is a certain kind of story that feels older than memory. The more often it appears—across cultures, mediums, and generations—the more it seems like it has always existed. Not because it has remained unchanged, but because it keeps returning in new forms. Two clans stand opposed. Their conflict is […]
A previous column indicated the benefits of earwigs in your garden. Although you may be disgusted by earwigs, remember they are considered beneficial insects, so they should only be treated as pests when their damage becomes excessive. This column offers some safe-to-humans-and-pets and effective methods to help you reduce their […]
Happy 30th wedding anniversary to Vince and Dayle Allen! The Allens celebrated this special event on May 4 — your many family members and friends send you wishes for many more anniversaries to follow! A happy 40th birthday to Mike Anderson. Mike celebrated this milestone on May 2. Sending you […]
Did you know? It’s Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week)! This year marks its 31st year, reminding Canadians that being prepared starts with understanding the risks around us. Taking the initiative to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself and your family during an emergency includes having a basic emergency kit readily […]
Yesterday was Red Dress Day, observed every year on May 5 as a National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit people, a response of mourning and a demand for action. The Red Dress is a powerful visual symbol. The first colour used in […]
My summer students started today, and, of course, it is rainy and cold. I am trying to find a positive spin on the weather because the girls are busy today with their onboarding forms and safety training. The system seems to change every year, so it always takes time to […]
Robert Animikii Horton writes a wonderful column titled “Northern Reflections” for The Times. I am especially fond of his piece “The Quiet Ceremony of Writing.” I cut out that particular column and taped it to the wall in my den, where I write. Every time I glance at this literary […]
On Friday night at the Ontario Community Newspaper Awards Hall of Fame banquet, I listened intently to one of the recipients, who is also a Canadian Armed Forces historian. His message was that it was important for newspapers to be vigilant and to always get to the truth. He related […]
Editor’s note: With this final instalment, Bob Dunn is retiring his exceptional sports column for The Times. We are deeply grateful to Bob for inviting readers into his distant replays and sharing the highlights of a storied career in Canadian sports journalism. His generous spirit, warm storytelling, and unmatched depth […]
Due to the mild winters of recent years, earwigs have successfully migrated north and established themselves in the yards and gardens of Northwestern Ontario. By far, earwigs seem to be the insect that makes humans cringe the most. When mentioned in conversation, even those that have never seen an earwig […]
