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George Walters is a Canadian columnist and author with more than forty years of writing experience. For over twenty years he has written a weekly column for Postmedia Network — Canada's largest newspaper chain — never missing a single week, publishing fifty-two stories a year. Combined with his work in Reader's Digest Community Voices, World News, Country Living, The Country Register, and farm and rural lifestyle magazines across Canada, he has published well over two thousand stories drawn from everyday life. He writes about farm work, fishing, old trucks, and the kind of people you only find in small towns — but just as likely he'll hand a voice to a weathered telephone pole, or turn his eye on something happening in the world today and tell you exactly what he thinks about it. No subject is off limits. If there's a story in it, George will find it. He has been called a philosopher of everyday life, a description that came up more than once during his television appearances over the years — and it's not hard to see why. His writing has a way of making the ordinary feel worth sitting with. He is the author of eleven books, including yearly short story collections and the Clay Moretti Files mystery series. Clay is a fifty-year-old private investigator who drives a 1967 Ford Galaxie, smokes cigars, and operates by a code the modern world gave up on a long time ago. The cases are present day. The man handling them is not. All titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon. Together, George and his wife Ruth have also created Elmer Finds His Way, the first in what he hopes will be a long series of children's books. Ruth did all the illustrations, as she has for every one of George's books — and beyond that she designed and painted the covers as well. Her work is woven into every page of everything he has published. A few words from readers: "I pulled up a kitchen chair and read your story three times." "You have a way of making a person homesick for a place they haven't been to." "Thank you for writing things that make old people and kids feel the same way at the same time." All my titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon.ca here.

Information For Port Loring Ontario

Good Morning: Well looks like it might shape up to be a great day here in Port Loring.  Temperatures were sitting at 16.1 C | 60.98 F.  Will warm up later on.

Forecast For Saturday:  Rather unsettled clearing later.  Should see  lots of sunshine in a bit and into tomorrow.  Summer weather is upon us.  Finally!

Bug Report:  Quite a few mosquitoes in the area especially near water and dark areas.  Blackflies are almost gone for this year. Few deerflies and horseflies annoying folks too.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout and travelling will be good.  Few critters still making their way across.  Seen a small bear on the west road yesterday enjoying the openness. Looked healthy enough.  Great to see.

Fishing Report:  Went out fishing with my Buddy Barry yesterday and had a great day.  Pulled in a mess of fish.  Going fishing is great in itself but catching a few as Barry would say is a bonus.  I will post a couple pictures tomorrow.  Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM.  Then once again a bit later on from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few today.  Good Luck.

Around Town: Not to much to report here this morning.  Going to take things easy today. Maybe a bit of hoeing in the garden just to get the body moving a bit more easily.  Enjoy your day.  You can reach George  Walters at [email protected]

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Information For Port Loring Ontario

Good Morning:  Well nice sunny day here in Port Loring for a change.  4th of July Holiday is closing in on us and the USA.  Great to see the Americans making there way back up into our country.  Great folks.  This morning waking up temperatures were sitting at:    10.8 C | 51.44 F.

Forecast For Thursday: Showers possible early, improving as the day moves forward.  Should be a great weekend.  One can only hope.

Bug Report:  Lots of mosquitoes is the norm this time of year.  Blackflies are all but gone. Horseflies are increasing a touch.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning with some critters making their way across. Care should be taken if out and about.  Great day to travel.

Fishing Report:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there with pole in hand will be from 5:30 AM – 10:00 AM.  Then once again from 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM.  I give it a 2 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few this morning and a 3 fish rating this afternoon. Winds are light coming in from the 338 deg | NNW.

Around Town:  Nothing to much to report here on this fine morning.  Quite quiet really.  Yesterday hardly a car moved up and down the highway.  Understandable with the weather being not so good.  Things should pick up after today I would think.  Usually does for most.  We have been quite busy in our small store with folks dropping by purchasing my wife’s paintings along with our flutes and books.  Busiest year we ever had so far.  Great to see folks for sure and always a pleasure to sit and chat for a bit.  With that a tea is in order.  Orange Pekoe this morning seems to entice us.  Enjoy your day and if on the road stay safe, don’t rush.  You can reach George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

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Information For Port Loring Ontario

Good Morning:  Another wet morning here in Port Loring.  Had some rain early early this morning.  Temperatures were sitting at 13.2 C | 55.76 F.

Forecast For Holiday Wednesday:  Changeable, mending.  Might see some sunshine later on.  Will be cool tonight, blanket weather.  Tomorrow things will warm up considerably with sunshine.

Bug Report: Mosquitoes are out in full force with this cool wet weather.  Good idea for those that they irritate to buy a bug jacket. Especially in the woods.  Out on the water they aren’t to bad.  Doesn’t pay to get bit to many times these days.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is wet and clear other than some critters here and there.  Travelling will be pretty good but care should be taken.

Fishing Report:  Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.  Then once again from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  I give it a 2 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Winds are light this morning coming in from the   339 deg | North North West.  Good Luck!

Around Town: Market day for Port Loring.  Great day to venture on down to see what they have to offer.  Nice thing it is all undercover so rain isn’t really an issue.  If that doesn’t strike your fancy there are other small stores for you to visit all along Highway 522 and few off along side roads.  Just ask around they will direct you to them.  So with that, tea time here.  English Breakfast with a touch of violet pedals.  Great tasting and so good for you.  Enjoy your day and stay dry and safe.  You can reach George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

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Information For Port Loring Ontario

Good Morning:  Well really nice looking day waking up.  Temperatures were sitting at  17.6 C | 63.68 F.  Will warm up quite a bit as the day moves forward.

Forecast For Tuesday: Unsettled, probably improving. We could see some thunderstorms late tonight and into tomorrow.  Should be nice though for Holiday Wednesday.  Lets hope.

Bug Report:  Mosquitoes are slowing down somewhat.  Blackflies are still here but only in small quantities.  Few deerflies also annoying folks off and on.  Once they find you they keep on bothering you till you either kill them or move indoors.  Kind of a persistent pest.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout.  Critters are still crossing here and there and will do so all summer long.

Fishing Report:  Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM.  Then once again a bit later from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  I give it a 3 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.   Good Luck!

Around Town:  Market day tomorrow, for all the information you can click the flyer below.  Other than that gardens are growing leaps and bounds with the nice rain we had yesterday.  Couldn’t have been better.  Lettuce, beets and kale are all growing well and we have been eating them daily for supper.  Great to have fresh veggies on the table.  So with that enjoy your day and stay safe.  Dandelion tea here this morning fresh picked from just outside our door.  Can’t beat that.  You can reach George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

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Information For Port Loring Ontario

Good Morning.  Well a bit cloudy starting off.  Temperatures were sitting at                      14.3 C | 57.74 F.

Forecast For Monday: Unsettled, probably improving with some sunshine edging closer for this afternoon.  Kind of a cloudy week with a mixture of sunshine along with warm temperatures.

Bug Report: Well the norm now is lots of mosquitoes brought on by the damp cloudy weather.  Need some sunshine to keep them at bay.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout with critters making their way across here and there.  Care should be taken but travelling will be good for those wanting to strike out to places of choice.

Fishing Report:  This morning the old weather stick is saying the best times to be out there will be from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM.  I give it a 2 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Tomorrow ill be better.  Winds this morning are calm coming in from the 151 deg | SSE.

Around Town: Not to much happening around town these days.  Things will change though starting this weekend with kids getting out of school and folks itching to get up to the cottage.  Business’s should be quite busy from now on till fall, which is needed.  With that tea time here.  Violet Pedal Tea fresh from our garden is our choice this morning.  Good for the heart and other ailments or just a tasty drink.  Something different.  Enjoy your day and stay safe.  You can reach George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

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In Closing, I Would Like to Wish You Well!

George Walters | [email protected]