By Darlene WroeOne of the things I would do differently if I had my childhood to live again is that I would listen to the birds more.They were so abundant when I was a child that I didn't realize or think that several decades later there would be far fewer

The middle of winter is the hardest time of year for many people, and for homes, town infrastructure and roads as well.This is the time of year when, if something is going to go wrong, it probably will.When things do go wrong though, there are people on call in various

As we look out on the snow-covered towns and countryside, it's hard to remember the heat of summer.It also might be challenging to remember the summer of 2018 when fires raged in our forests.In the deep of winter, there could be a question as

Weather to Echoesby Steven LarocqueWe’ve all been pleased with the weather of late, right?Those bitterly frigid, battery-killing, furnace-overworking days and nights.We like to warm ourselves with the thought that it’s always been this way so quit whining.Except it isn’t always this way.Our 1944 Across the Years feature has the following

Thumbs down to Mother Nature’s cold wrath. We know what to expect in winter, but the cold snap like that experienced last weekend throughout Temiskaming was too much for many people.Exhausted furnaces that finally gave out from overwork; cars that couldn’t start or had parts freeze up, rendering them useless;

By Diane JohnstonHow smart do I want my tech?I understand the utility of being able to check in remotely.Every time I head out for a couple of days away, I experience a moment of panic somewhere south of Latchford.Did I leave the oven on? What's the thermostat set at? Is

Growing awareness of climate change is resulting in increased discussion here in the North.But the voices that are raising concerns, and urging the government to act, are saying that the time for simple discussion is over.It's not just about mitigation, they are saying. It is now about mitigation and adaptation.Earthroots