Why is the lowly carrot the vegetable of the year? And if carrots, why mixed carrots? There is no vegetable I eat more often than carrots. They are delicious in so many ways—boiled, roasted, mashed, steamed, grated, or in a stir fry. Best of all is a carrot pulled fresh from the soil with most […]
Potentially harmful algal blooms including blue green algae are a natural seasonal phenomenon that may appear in our lakes, rivers and ponds. Many of these blooms are relatively harmless; however, some species have the potential to produce toxins which may be harmful to people and animals. The presence of a harmful algal bloom and its […]
Ah, summer: a time for relaxing with friends, soaking up the sun and, of course, hitting the beach. But sometimes beach days are more hassle than relaxle: fighting traffic, circling for parking and dodging rogue frisbees while you defend your tiny square of sand from the hordes of other beachgoers. Some fun! But there’s a […]
Do Marigolds deter bugs? If so how? This is something I have wondered about several times. The obvious answer is because the marigolds are smelly. This was brought out at a recent information session I attended about emerald ash borer. They didn’t mention marigolds but did mention elm and of course ash trees. It was […]
It all started in Smiths Falls 40 years ago when the first triathlon was held along the banks of the historic Rideau Canal. On June 22, 2019, the Town of Smiths Falls will once again welcome hundreds of participants to the Smiths Falls Classic Triathlon, where participants can challenge themselves by running, cycling, and swimming […]
Smiths Falls’ focus on health and wellness is once again coming to the forefront, with the announcement of a brand-new community event – the RISE Yoga and Wellness Festival. Running from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019, this free, family-friendly, and educational event will celebrate the community and embracing a healthy […]
True authentic love isn’t anxious. It’s not headachy or hard. It never second guesses. It’s beautiful and loving. It’s easy and free flowing. You’re best friends and lovers. It’s wonderful and supports your well-being and the health of your family and other relationships. Although it can be hard to admit that you have a possessive […]
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When “The Whip” came to Perth on June 29, 1967, he was in the twilight of his career. His downward journey over the previous few years had carried him from the boisterous crowds of more than 10,000 at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens, to a few hundred polite souls at Perth Arena. A Perth Courier advertisement […]
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Scientists from all over the world have confirmed that climate change is deeply transforming our world and swift action is required. Climate action has finally reached the top of the heap of priority issues and we’re now part of a generation that is going to form policy around it. It’s one of many topics that […]
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Zens Inn, Prescott’s newest accommodation provider, celebrated its grand opening with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 25th. Town of Prescott Mayor & members of Council, business and community representatives and other invited guests were in attendance, to welcome owners Ashley & Josee Davies and their exciting new business to Downtown Prescott. Located […]
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