This week, I’d like to let invite you to a pair of town-hall meetings I’m co-hosting with my friend and Sudbury MP Glenn Thibeault, who is the NDP critic for consumer affairs, small business, and tourism. He is travelling across the country to hear from Canadians about how they are […]
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Technology. Entertainment. Design. In short, “TED.” I’ve been a fan of TED for years. Some of the greatest lessons I’ve learned have been from TED, a global platform of speakers who share their ideas—be they funny, courageous, ingenious, inspiring, or informative—in talks of 18 minutes or less. There are more […]
According to the World Health Organization, that glass of orange juice in the morning no longer is healthy. Under its new guidelines for sugar intake, an average glass of orange juice exceeds the six teaspoons of sugar an adult should consume in a day. The proposed recommendations would cut the […]
Well, as I was cruising along nearing the end of calving and my getting up through the night, the “s” word hit the fan! That being scours, which is the same as diarrhea and can be very deadly in young calves. I needed to be away from home for two-straight […]
Submitted by Pastor Sean Ward Apostolic Way Recently, I became third party to a conversation that took place with regards to whether or not the Bible account is true. I would like to present the following six miracle proofs in response! 1. Miracle of Antiquity The Bible took more than […]
Every time I go to the computer, I have a little ritual before I get working. First, I play a few games of free cell (usually until I win one). Then I check the weather and the humidity (humidity affects my eyesight), followed by my e-mails. And then I plan. […]
Edward Haver, 78, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014, with family by his side, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born May 30, 1935 in Eriksdale, Man. to Frederick and Marie Haver. He lived in Eriksdale until 1947, moving to Fort Frances with his family. […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Roy Delano Korpi announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, March 12, 2014 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. Roy is survived by his wife, Deb; daughters, Shelley Carrier (Jordan) of Birch Hills, Sask. and Pamela Hyland (Joe) of […]
The family is very sad to announce the passing of Brian Murray on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 6, 1948 in Winnipeg, Man. He then was raised in Kenora, Ont. until he moved to Fort Frances, Ont., where he has lived […]
Walter Sandmoen, 87, formerly of Rainy River, Ont., passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
Dear editor: Please accept this open letter to Northern Development minister Michael Gravelle and Transportation and Infrastructure minister Glen Murray: Honourable ministers, Thank you very much for your concerns and your actions to ensure our roads are safe, and continue to strengthen our economy and create jobs. I am a […]
Dear editor: I’m writing today to publicly thank Cindy Judson of Emo for crafting five beautiful quilts that currently are on display in the library at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in Toronto. Cindy’s son, Douglas, a classmate of mine, enlisted her help to turn a box of […]
