From the Editor’s Desk
June NotesThere was much in the way of tributes and commentary over the weekend on the death of Muhammad Ali.A constant theme of the eulogies was people didn’t have to be boxing fans or , even follow or care about sports at all, to be familiar with
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Fastball’s golden era in the North
[caption id="attachment_2706" align="alignleft" width="200"] Wayne Green[/caption]There was a time when fastball ruled supreme among summer sports in Northern Ontario towns and cities, riveting the attention of local residents as hockey did during the long
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Let’s PLAYSAFE
Dear Editor:As a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program and a Safety Ambassador for the PLAYSAFE Program, I have met kids who have lost limbs in accidents that could have been prevented. With the weather warming up, it’s a good time to teach kids about the
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Life’s Blessings
Dear Editor:In this world of turmoil let’s look at the brighter sideWe have our friends, our family, and God’s creation around usThe seasons spring, summer and fall each has its beauty if you recallIn the spring colorful birds return from their winter retreat with
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From the Editor’s Desk
Patient Transfer SystemThere are many issues facing the province that, if not unique to Northern Ontario, these challenges are certainly more profound here. One of them is the patient transfer system.However, this issue may have had a turning point -- and if there is in fact a
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Letter of the Week
A Vote of Confidence for NEO KidsDear Editor:As a pediatrician, I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am that the North East Local Health Integration Network has given its support to a comprehensive children’s health centre in Northeastern Ontario.It’s called NEO Kids, and its
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Optimism and opportunities
The first warm-weather long holiday weekend of the year is over and summer is fast approaching. Many people are now feeling the spirit of optimism descend upon them as they are outdoors in the warmth and enjoying the qualities of Temiskaming that make it so worthwhile living in.There
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From the Editor’s Desk
Sporting chancesFor a segment of our population, the long weekend was spent doing yard work for the first time this calendar year. For others, it may have been opening up the cottage for the first time. For others, it may have been watching sports on television.
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