This past week, more concerning revelations about systemic abuse of the controversial Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) by McDonald’s came to light. So disturbing are the revelations that I think we need to hit “pause” on the program to figure out whether or not it can be saved at all. […]
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I’m still patiently waiting for warm, dry weather—and I’m sure we all have similar interests in this. It sounds like once again we were on the edge of the rain and snowfall last week, but what did fall here certainly was enough to make the sales barn in Stratton a […]
I don’t have many vices, just a few really. Running shoes. Sweatshirts. Storage containers. To name a few. Not that many. I don’t smoke. I only pretend to drink, having a glass of wine every now and then. I don’t steal cars and go on joy rides, or sell them […]
As you read this, we all will be very close to hearing what’s in store for Ontarians in terms of the provincial budget. This year’s budget will be tabled at the same time that Hydro One rates are set to climb again, and on the heels of recently-inflated prices for […]
In my office at the moment sit four decoys for the annual Ducks Unlimited auction coming up this Friday evening. They range from a working decoy to museum-quality duck reproductions. Sitting on a filing cabinet, they face me from across the room. But come Thursday evening, they will travel to […]
As a columnist, I receive many e-mails from authors, public relations agents, and people with ideas to promote. Usually, I take a quick look and delete them. But there is one author who always has interesting ideas. In fact, I had to sign up for Dr. Andrew Weil’s daily gems […]
For all the anglers out there, this time of year always offers up a bit of a breather. Sure, you can find a place to walk out on the ice to fish for lake trout, or search for those first bits of open water and get a boat wet. But […]
Leonard Wilson, 66, of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully at home, with his loved ones by his side, on Friday, April 25, 2014. He was born Nov. 20, 1947 in Emo, Ont. Leonard was married for 40 wonderful years to Wilma (Jourdain) Wilson. He retired from MD&W after 33 […]
Sadie Kowalchuk, 92, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Valarie Lizotte, 61, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Betty Anne Reynolds, 67, of Devlin, Ont., on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Cremation has taken place, and a gathering of […]
Dwight Wakelin, 76, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born July 20, 1937 in Fort Frances to Franklin and Nina Wakelin. He grew up in Fort Frances and, after leaving high school, was united in marriage to Linda. Together they […]
