In our era, popular music can feel disposable, easily scrolled past, or at least overly similar to the rest. Regardless, there remains a band that doesn’t merely stand apart. They stand firmly where concepts like genre, description, or classification are but details. These matters, merely dust on the windshield between […]
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(Part 1 of this series ran in the February 11, 2026 edition of the Fort Frances Times) Did you know? Before departing Canada, it is essential to conduct thorough research into your destination’s current safety environment. Beyond regional stability, ensure your chosen accommodations meet rigorous safety standards and possess the […]
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 death of Jim Robson last week brought an understandable outpouring of tributes, from TV from the Olympics to news outlets across Canada. It’ll likely continue next week, when Hockey Night in Canada is back in business, when the Vancouver Canucks resume their dismal season. My hope for several years […]
If you’re anything like me, you know very little about luffa (or loofah as it is sometimes spelled). I recently attended a talk at our local garden club given by Cindy Lou Oulton, founder and passionate hardworking grower of Annapolis Valley Luffa. I was pleasantly surprised. I was under the […]
By Liz Adam
Life Coach's Corner
Life Coach's Corner
For lack of attention a thousand forms of loveliness elude us every day. Evelyn Underhill For a few months at the end of 2025, this column focused on improving focus. This month we can move up into an even higher form of mindfulness that helps us be more truly present […]
I survived my week away and so did my mom and the farm! I flew out from International Falls last Monday and, despite the flight being delayed due to a mechanical issue causing me to miss my connecting flight from Minneapolis to Nashville, it was a really great week. I […]
There is a ticking time bomb in every town and city across Canada and community leaders are aware of the problem. Our aging infrastructure can crumble almost instantly and there is little that can be done to prevent water line breaks and sewer breaks. Water lines and sewer lines are […]
When goalies didn’t wear masks, nobody wore helmets, sticks were made of wood and pucks were retrieved from snowbanks, I played hockey. I didn’t make it to teenage hockey. There were only four of us in my community, so we had to transfer to a team in the next neighbourhood. […]
Every community has a beating heart. Its location is fairly obvious and usually easy to find. A solid building with flags clinging to the breeze. Stone steps worn smooth by years of public duty. Inside, decisions are made. Funds and budgets are managed. Rules are written. This is where collective […]
Did you know? Heading outside of Canada? Even if you’re visiting a familiar destination, a thorough health and safety check is essential before you depart. Stay updated on the latest travel advisories, as several regions are currently experiencing critical shortages of fuel, clean water, and electricity. In high-risk areas, these […]
Many fascinating animals share this planet with us. I would say they are all fascinating in their own way. I find the one who bears the title of “marvel of the ocean” especially interesting. That would be the octopus. The octopus has many characteristics that make it unique and it […]
