Road hockey, Dwight style
Nov 30, 2009 -
What do you do on Christmas Day after the presents have been opened, the stockings unstuffed and holiday hugs exchanged? Do you gather around the...
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Teacher, mentor, referee
Nov 30, 2009 -
Winston Watson has dedicated his life to teaching, coaching and mentoring youth.
Born in Sprucedale, Watson and his wife Martha, a...
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Focus On: Vankoughnet
Nov 30, 2009 -
It’s a common story in Muskoka. Free land grants brought settlers to the area in the 1860s with a promise of independence and plenty. But...
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Memories burn bright
Oct 07, 2009 -
What do you remember most about the 1988 Winter Olympics held in Calgary? The collectible Olympic glassware available from Petro Canada? Figure...
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A timely treasure
Oct 07, 2009 -
When was the last time you really thought about Huntsville’s town hall clock?
Never? You’re not alone: most people take the Main Street...
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Maintaining A Passion for Classic Boats
Jun 04, 2009 -
The 1970s were a decade that saw a lot of changes on the water. Starting in the 1950s, more and more boats were being made from...
50 YEARS AND PLENTY TO CELEBRATE!
After 50 years in North Bay the YMCA has a lot to celebrate. Growing from a patchwork of programs offered in schools in community halls, the...
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A rummage sale buzzing with good intentions - Corbeil’s ...
Put Oct. 4 on your calendar and plan to support the Busy Bees as they continue their work of supporting Corbeil families. [more]
Carving the Great Pumpkin
Oh!-fruit of beloved boyhood!-the old days recalling, when wood grapes were purpling and brown nuts were falling! When wild, ugly faces we carved in its skin, Glaring out through ... [more]
Fiction Fix: Visions
Drawn to the great outdoors, Patricia Corbett Bowman moved to the Almaguin Highlands about eight years ago, purchasing property on Lake...
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Focus On: Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower
Bet you didn’t know that at one point in time, two towers stood at the current site of the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower. Then again, that was back in 1967, and there ... [more]
23 years of hitting the boards - Mattawa’s Family Hockey ...
Over 20 years ago the Mattawa Figure Skating Club was looking for a new idea to help raise funds for their small but dedicated club. To say the ... [more]
A tumultuous Thanksgiving with turkey — and hopefully ...
Something’s up! I’m not sure exactly what it is, but Piewacket is almost visibly vibrating with excitement. Of course, the constant preening of ... [more]
Focus On: Verner
If you’re looking for a great place to see the fall colours, to wander a quaint downtown street or to learn how to toss a jug, Verner might just be the day-trip spot for you. [more]
Meet Arnold Gehrke: Truck driver, egg farmer, veteran, ...
Long-time Port Loring resident Arnold Gehrke hesitates when asked his age, finally answering, “I’m 85 years young,” when prompted by a friend. ... [more]
The play’s not the thing, the heart of the performers ...
About five years ago, the City of North Bay placed third in a TVO contest to find the most talented town in Ontario. It’s not surprising, considering ... [more]
