Trout Fishing Season in Southern Ontario
Last Saturday was the official start of the Trout fishing season in southern Ontario. Normally that would mean the Millbrook pond would be inundated with hordes of young anglers, seeking the perfect perch from which to snag the elusive Millie and her friends which are delivered by members of the Millbrook Lions’ Club…
Redefining the New Normal
Authorities at every level of government have told us we are in a state of emergency. Some of us feel the urgency of the situation in our bones, but for others it all seems a bit unreal and hard to accept. While it might feel the problem is in some other town or city,…
Fur Coat Collection Destined for Inuit Craft Group
These ladies brought a trunk full of used furs to Andy and Maureen Harjula for a craft group in Nain, Nunatsiavut.
I’m Bored, Wanna Get Haircuts?
Winter can be a lonely time of year for people, and a couple of years into single life, I was no exception. I hadn’t had any meaningful interaction with men since the end of my marriage. Then, to my surprise, after many cold nights and a long time flying solo, I found myself flirting…
COMMENT – April 2020
Messages from some of our politicians are becoming more strident- Stay home or else….They are upping the ante to convince us to manage our behaviour for the greater good. In these days of instant gratification, it’s a challenge to keep these restrictions going when it takes so long to see the results. Right now…