When Winnipeg Blue Bombers legends Kenny Ploen and Gerry James died last week — on the same day yet! — it moved me to re-visit their dominant team from 60-plus years ago. This is, after all, a “Distant” Replays. It’s widely acknowledged the greatest Canadian Football League team is the […]
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Dear editor, As we go into 2024 the Nuclear Waste management Organization (NWMO) is preparing to announce who the “lucky” community will be to become the host community for all of Canada’s toxic radioactive waste. This process has been ongoing for over four decades and during those four decades several […]
Back in 2012 when I took my shot at fishing professional bass tournaments in the U.S. I really had no idea what to expect or where it would take me. It was something that I had dreamed about since I was a kid so when I got the opportunity, I […]
Part two of this column of unusual plants for the shade garden, includes descriptions on how to grow Jack-in-the-pulpit and the lady slipper. Although a little less common and available in nurseries than trilliums, I strongly encourage you to try either of these plants if you can find them. Jack-in-the-Pulpit […]
We couldn’t ask for better weather for Family Day! A great day to get outside. I expected to be on my way to Toronto for the Beef Farmers of Ontario AGM. My boyfriend / partner ended up not feeling good and ended up in the hospital. They are planning on […]
It is with great sadness the family of Cyle Christopher Jourdain of Couchiching First Nation announce his passing on February 8, 2024. Cyle Jourdain was born to parents Everette Jourdain and Phylliss Hunter of Fort Frances, Ontario. Cyle really enjoyed sports such as hockey, basketball and other sports he would […]
March 23, 1947 – February 10, 2024 Ed passed away with his son at his side on February 10, 2024. He leaves behind his son Jake; sister Betty (Mark); brother Rufus (Mary); and his two grandsons Nick and Nate. Ed is predeceased by his son Craig; sisters Faye and Helen; […]
April 25, 1954 – February 13, 2024 Victoria Margaret Cecilia Topp (Jourdain) passed away February 13, 2024. She was the daughter of Moses and Regina Jourdain of Couchiching Reserve. Victoria also lived in Fort Frances, Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is with great sorrow that Victoria passed away peacefully in […]
It is with deep sadness that the brothers and sisters of Wayne Douglas Veillieux announce his passing on February 6, 2024. Wayne was born on July 18, 1938, to Alphonse and Ruby (Rounds) Veillieux in Fort Frances, Ont. Wayne worked for Bell Canada for a few years and later for […]
I heard a new term the other day describing families between the ages of 40 and 65 who are supporting both a young adult at home and their senior parents. They are called the sandwich generation, and it is growing in numbers. This group is often the primary caregivers to […]
From back in 2014 I recall this tale of learning to cook that came to light over a few pitchers of margaritas while overlooking a sunset on a Florida Beach. “It’s simply chemistry. No challenge,” explained one young wit in response to his mother’s inquiry as to why he never […]
I recently listened to an archived interview of Eleanor Wachtel of CBC Radio speaking to Philip Roth, on an episode of Writers and Company that aired in 2009. I knew of Philip Roth, as his writing won just about every American literary award there is, including the Pulitzer Prize for […]
