Columns

The House of Commons finally resumed sitting this week after a long and an unnecessary prorogation layoff, and as always the first week back is the busiest and most important of the parliamentary calendar. Two events dominated this first week; the Speech from the Throne and the presentation of the federal budget for 2010-11. In both cases, the government spectacularly failed Northwestern Ontario and demonstrated that is simply does not understand the needs of our region, our economy, and our families.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

By Tyler J. Moffitt
Contributor

I’ve been a volunteer firefighter since the 1980s. Since my time as a firefighter, I have fought and experienced many challenging fires.

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

The global recession and recent policy decisions made by the federal Conservative government have combined to create the largest fiscal deficit in Canada’s history, and difficult choices must now be

Sometimes I am a coward. Sunday afternoon, I found every excuse I could to not watch the Canada US hockey game. I spent the afternoon in the garage sanding two pieces of furniture that I am making for the cottage. I have this feeling that if I am watching a crucial sporting event, I will affect the outcome. I know that it doesn’t make any sense, but coincidence seems to bear some truth to this superstition of mine.
Friday night, I chose to work in the garage and not watch the Slovakia contest until the third period, and it was then that Team Canada began to come unglued.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

Earthworms are Good - Right? Following is an article by Anne Verhallen, Soil Management Specialist, OMAFRA outlining that it may depend upon where they are found.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

This is the ugliest bird we have in Ontario. There are uglier ones on other continents.