Columns

Over the last several months, I have had those niggling thoughts that “I am not as young as I used to be.” There has been nothing conclusive. There have been some signs. Another columnist in the paper tells you that age is only in the mind.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Listed are four questions I recently received from area gardeners. I hope the answers I provide are helpful to you too.

By Jack Elliott
Contributor

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

Following is part two of an article on determining the amount of forage you have available on pasture for your livestock.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

Canadians will celebrate Canada Day this weekend. Across the country, Canadians will move to the outdoors in droves to enjoy this first summer long weekend. Traditional Canada parades, barbecues, picnics and fireworks will mark the day for most Canadians.
Canada became an independent nation in 1867 under Queen Victoria and for a long time was known as the Dominion of Canada having only four provinces, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Today we have ten provinces and three territories.

By Walter Wagner
President

Decoration Day - Every so often some event or occurrence takes place, that reminds you of the true purpose of the Legion. That even for me was Decoration Day.

Municipalities across Ontario complained that Mike Harris downloaded many provincial spending costs to the municipalities across the province. But in doing that, the Conservative government transferred additional funding to offset some of those costs.
In a more subtle method, Dalton McGinty to reduce his deficit has handed over to this district many additional costs.

By Michael Dawber
Librarian/CEO

Rainy River – Get ready to IMAGINE at the Rainy River Public Library!
IMAGINE is the theme for this year’s TD Summer Reading Club for Kids.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru