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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is...

Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping...

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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest in the spread of AI technologies, from their halting early steps when they seemed like little more than mildly amusing party tricks,...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce a recent donation to the Almonte Civitan Club in the amount of $40,000. The donation will go towards the Civitan Club’s fundraising...

Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is healthy, hearty and delicious. Blanch the greens and cook the eggs in boiling water. Remove the greens and eggs but reserve...
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Veggie Chili

by Susan Hanna You won’t miss the meat in this vegetarian chili recipe from the Globe and Mail. Roast or air fry the sweet potatoes...

Misdelivered gifts get to their recipients

On Christmas Eve we posted this item: Someone left a medium-sized gift bag at my doorstep at 27 Union Street South yesterday, between 4 and...

Help send Katharina Kneip on next stage of journey, December 27

by Don Johnston On Wednesday evening, December 17th, a full house at the Mississippi Mills Library in Almonte was treated to an inspiring talk given...

Follow Santa with NORAD

For years now, NORAD -- the North American Aerospace Defense Command -- has tracked Santa's journey as he delivers gifts to children around the...

When grief overshadows the holiday season

by Ruth DuBois, BScN, MA (Counselling) While all around us there are signs of the coming holiday season from decorations and merchandise in stores and...

Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken with Squash

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking flavours chicken thighs with smoky spices, lemon and garlic. Season thighs with spices and pour lemon juice...

St George’s Anglican Church breakfasts give back to community

For a few years now the people of St George's Anglican Church in Clayton have been hosting a free community breakfast on the second...

A Forever Commitment: Why I Support the Mississippi Mills Community Fund

by Paddy Thomas Vargas Mississippi Mills is deeply stitched into who I am. I was born in Almonte, raised on Highway 29 (‘The Highway’) just...

Can you help identify this person?

The Lanark County OPP posted this message and image on Facebook earlier today. Can you help identify this person? Lanark OPP would like to speak...

Home Hospice North Lanark: Celebrating progress, honoring legacy

In the latest edition of Home Hospice North Lanark’s newsletter, we take a moment to reflect on the growth of our organization, the dedication...

Cabbage and Potato Soup with Bacon

by Susan Hanna This soup from America’s Test Kitchen is a great weeknight supper on a cold night. Cook the bacon and remove from pot....

The donation that keeps on giving: Why I’m investing in the Mississippi Mills Community Fund

by Liz Rootham When people ask why I love living in Mississippi Mills, my answer always comes back to this: our extraordinary generosity, our tireless...

The Comfort Crew: Knitting together community

Jan Watson, Board Chair,  Home Hospice North Lanark Four years ago, during the pandemic, I had coffee one morning with Kathryn Stevens at the Equator...

Indoor pickleball facility coming to Almonte

Mississippi Mills and the surrounding area will soon have its very own exclusive indoor pickleball club! Located on Frank Davis St. in Almonte’s industrial...
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