Columns

Recently, there has been a great deal of discussion about auto insurance rates in Ontario.

By Gary Sliworksy
OMAFRA Rep.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

This past Sunday record rainfall hit the Thunder Bay area including Conmee, Oliver Paipoonge, and the Fort William First Nation, which in turn triggered extensive flooding. My heart goes out to all affected individuals, families, and businesses, but please know that your local, provincial and federal governments have been and will continue to work together to help you and our community get through this crisis.

By Jack Elliott
Contributor

By Walter Wagner
President

The branch and the Ladies Auxiliary will have colour parties participating in Decoration Day in Fort Frances on Saturday, June 2nd.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

A couple of weeks ago the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) quietly announced serious cuts to the Bear Wise program, including the cancellation of the trapping and relocation component that deals with nuisance bears.
At the time of the announcement, the Ministry suggested that the program was ineffective in dealing with wayward bears and assured the public that police agencies across the province would be ready, willing and able to handle calls from the public regarding bear conflicts.

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

By Al Lowe
Contributor