Wildfire fighter retention issue is putting one of Northern Ontario’s greatest assets at risk. Each year around Thanksgiving, Northerners bite the bullet and grudgingly go about closing down camp for the winter so it is all set to go as … Continue reading →

I venture to say that many Ontarians are upset and disappointed at the numerous debacles and scandals emanating from the Ford government lately. Right now, we are watching the simultaneous, dramatic housing development and Greenbelt sagas unfold. We have just … Continue reading →

The other day, I stopped by to help a friend construct some trusses for a garden shed he was building. He asked for a hand because he knew it was getting late to have the shed in place before winter … Continue reading →

Ontarians expect their government leaders to demonstrate cooperation, collaboration and respect September 28, 2023 Everywhere I go, it is clear that autumn has come to Algoma-Manitoulin. Harvest festivals are happening in communities, students have returned to their studies, and the … Continue reading →

I was having some work done on my car the other day, and I used the opportunity to look at the worn tread on my tires. I smiled at the mechanic and said, “So that’s where my summer went.” Man, … Continue reading →

Not all superheroes are imaginary September 15, 2023 Superheroes are an exciting and entertaining phenomenon. They have delighted the imaginations of all ages for generations. When we think of superheroes, we think of fictitious characters such as Superman, Batman, the … Continue reading →

Northern Public Health Units are already challenged to meet the demands of vast territories. How is merging them going to make service better? Love it or hate it, we need government. Before 500 BC, the purpose of government was to … Continue reading →

Regular readers of this column are accustomed to me relating events and issues at Queen’s Park to everyday experiences that I find myself in, be they personal or professional. I think, in a way, the writing style compliments the way … Continue reading →

Premier Ford says there is not enough interest or need to justify a French university in Sudbury August 4, 2023 Readers of this column know how proud I am to be a born and bred Northerner. I grew up in … Continue reading →

Most of us, at one time or another, have found ourselves in a situation that we thought was undoubtedly improbable or maybe one we could never even imagine. Right now, I feel like I am in one of those surreal … Continue reading →