If you were listening to the Democratic convention, one of the commitments was to build three million new housing units in the next four years over the one million now planned. In addition, a $25,000 payment was being offered to first-time home buyers. It is all designed to meet the […]
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Celebration’s definitely abounded recently in our district, especially in our Devlin area. Gordon and Jeanine Cornell celebrated their 70 anniversary on Saturday, August 24. with a lovely gathering at Knox United Church. The event was attended by family, friends, neighbours, all happy to share this anniversary with the happy couple. […]
This is a retread from back in 2008, but I’m sure I saw a familiar shadow flitting down the back alley the other night. After all, the mosquitos are not too bad this fall and the weather is still nice and warm… a great time for an evening stroll. With […]
It isn’t easy to know how to walk back into a room I vacated months ago, without notice, while I ached for the connection to home and longed for the deadline. I picture those of you with your morning coffee, leafing through The Times and have turned the page and […]
The only pitches I ever threw were brochures that landed on the desk of potential clients. They needed convincing that my proposals were, indeed, as good as I thought they were. In other words, my expertise about the other kind of pitching — the kind baseball players do to earn […]
Drying flowers is a fun activity and if you haven’t started already this summer, now is the time to pick flowers, pods, and cones for fall and winter decorative projects. The late summer and early fall is prime time for hunting and gathering natural materials. You can use the dried […]
By Liz Adam
Life Coach's Corner
Life Coach's Corner
“Having a good time together is the essence of lovingness and the best means of increasing it.” Benjamin Spock As the days of summer and early fall flow by us, it’s the perfect time to purposely take some time to spend with family and friends. Quality time together is more […]
The final stop of the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series took place this past weekend at the St. Lawrence River, out of Waddington, New York. It was the second of back-to-back tournament out in New York on one of the best smallmouth bass fisheries in the world. Heading out to these […]
The Monday following the Emo Fair is a tough one! Everyone asks, “aren’t you glad it is all over?” Truthfully my answer is NO! I love the Emo Fair and enjoy our weekend in town. It is like Christmas, so much goes into it and it is over in a […]
Canadians living in towns and cities do not worry about sewer and water. It comes and goes neatly in the pipes that bring fresh safe drinking water to our homes from municipal systems and takes away our sewage in similar fashion to be processed at a sewage treatment facility. We […]
The annual Naicatchewenin Fall Bass/Walleye Classic (formerly North West Bay) takes place September 13 and 14, this year. The entry fee is $300.00. Those wanting to register a team can do so via Facebook, text or call Connie at 807-276-7998. Payment order will determine launch order. There is an Early […]
This was a bit of a reboot. I started it in 2010 and just got it finished during my annual trek to Alberta.This is important! You know the routine, but you are a senior, or like me a senior; senior, so let’s review. As your 80+ driving licence test is […]
