There are many, many species of asters in North America–perhaps 120 in all. Of these, possibly 20 or more can be found in Northern Ontario. These very large numbers are particularly American. There are very few wild asters in Europe. England, for example, has only one wild species. Asters, as […]
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Mike Behan
Moving With Mike
Moving With Mike
Put bluntly, North Americans have been a lucky lot up until now. Until Sept. 11, we did not have to worry that a flight from Winnipeg to Toronto would be hijacked. We did not have to fear walking past a car that suddenly blows up, or open our mail. We […]
Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
“This is the most people I’ve seen gathered in one place in a while.” That was the remark I heard from someone as I shuffled past the lineup on my way up the stairs to the “Ice for Kids” Arena for the Borderland Thunder’s home-opener last Friday night, joining close […]
By Harry Vendetti
Just Passing By
Just Passing By
The McEvoys and Holmes came here from the mighty Miramichi and knowing the woods and rivers of New Brunswick, also knew a good thing when they saw it here in the ’30s. They enjoyed our surroundings so well that one of them served repeatedly as mayor of Fort Frances and […]
Milt Guba
This Week In Emo
This Week In Emo
The EPL is commemorating Ontario Library Week from Oct. 15-21. This year’s theme is “Ontario Public Libraries—It’s not by the Book Anymore.” Librarian Shirley Sheppard invites everyone to come out to their open house. “There will be free coffee and dainties, free draws, and giveaways,” she noted. Remember the library […]
Last Saturday, I participated in a ritual. A ritual that has been an important part of my life for the past 30 years—attending a fall festival at the small college in our town. This community event began with a quartet singing Broadway tunes in a large tent set up for […]
News last week the provincial government will give more money to those in Northwestern Ontario who must travel for medical treatment warrants polite applause, but certainly not a standing ovation. On paper, it looks good. Starting Nov. 1, people going to Toronto from Thunder Bay, for instance, would get $941.88–up […]
Dear sir: The horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001 will always be imprinted on our hearts and souls. North America has lost its sense of safety and security. We are vulnerable. It is interesting to see how these horrible events moved nations. In response to Sept. 11, the United States […]
Dear editor, The grade 10 literacy test has arrived and it is imperative that students, parents, and teachers brace themselves for this historic event. This will be the first time in the history of Ontario that a high-stakes standardized test is used to deprive some of our children of a […]
Dear sir: When I see the snow falling, I get into a serious snowmobiling mode. This mode, though, has been severely dampened by many items that are not under my control. First of all, we snowmobilers are buying fuel that has a high road tax in the price. Second, the […]
Dear sir: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the dedicated and caring foster parents we have in Rainy River District in conjunction with Canadian Foster Family Week (Oct. 15-19). We currently have 28 foster families in Rainy River District. Foster parents are a very important part […]
Dad passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001 at the Grace General Hospital. He was born in Winnipeg, Man. on Nov. 20, 1927. Bill leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Jennie; daughter, Natalie (Gil) Richard; sons, Terry (Donna Lynne) and Darryl (Cathy); and grandchildren, Paul (Joy) and Christie, Samantha […]
