The oldest living National Hockey League player (as I write this) is 103. He was born on Christmas Day in Fort William, Ont., as Steve Wojciechowski, which he shortened to Wochy (making life linguistically easier for hockey broadcasters, starting with the legendary Foster Hewitt). He has lived 71 years of […]
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The family of John Lawrence “Larry” McCoy, sadly announce, his peaceful and unexpected passing on March 2, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family, most importantly his three granddaughters whom he loved immensely and was so very proud. Larry was fortunate to establish a multi-decade career as a Chartered […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Frances Virginia McKiel announce her passing at Rainycrest in Fort Frances, Ontario, on February 3, 2026. She would have been 103 years old on March 20, 2026. Frances leaves behind daughters Judy Stellman and Sandra McKiel; sons David McKiel, Frank McKiel, Edgar […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Jane Ottertail, 83, of Lac La Croix First Nation on March 5, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on July 29, 1942, to parents John and Doris Whitefish. Jane loved spending time with family […]
It is with great sadness and immense loss that we are announcing the passing of our dear Husband, Father and Papa, Robert “Bob” Thomas Woods of Thunder Bay, Ont. He began his journey to the Spirit World on February 16, in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by […]
It is the day after International Women’s Day, and I am still celebrating all the amazing, strong women that I am surrounded with. Personally, I would owe my strength and determination (and maybe some of my stubbornness) all to Nanny. I have learned kindness and to never give up from […]
This war against Iran has demonstrated to Canadians that even though we produce more oil and gas than we can use, we are not immune to far-off conflicts and the international price fluctuations of those commodities. In fewer than 10 days, we have seen the price of a barrel of […]
By Robert Animikii Horton
Book Review
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Book Review
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
What does it mean to be human? This question has both puzzled and inspired writers, musicians, artists, philosophers, and thinkers throughout history. In Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, the first of a series of influential works, historian and public intellectual Yuval Noah Harari shines a bright light into humanity’s […]
A recent string of political violence in the United States has unsettled many—and understandably so. Attacks on political figures, commentators and protestors have served as a reminder that politics, even in our day, can turn lethal. Times like this reveal how fragile civics becomes when violence invades politics. Acknowledging past […]
A good gardener will use crop rotation for two reasons: to ensure good soil nutrient supply and for pest control. Crops such as peas and beans (legumes) put nutrients back in the soil as they grow because they have little nodes that take in nitrogen and then ‘fix’ it in […]
Did you know? Most drivers know the basics of highway prep, but it’s easy to underestimate how quickly low visibility, ice, and freezing temps can turn a routine trip into a crisis. Even if you’ve been behind the wheel for decades, winter conditions have a way of throwing a curveball […]
I am the first one to admit I am not a good traveller, certainly not a good air traveller and the reasons are many. I remember an adage from eons ago that went something like “time to spare – go by air” and that certainly is fitting today with the […]
