All posts by George Walters

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.

Weather, Ice Fishing Times & Happenings

Good Morning:  Well snow has stopped overnight.  I would say we had another good foot of the white stuff through yesterday and into the night.  More so in the drifts here and there.  Temperatures have rose a wee bit sitting this morning at…-8.5 C | 16.7 F.

Forecast For Today:  Rather unsettled clearing later, with a touch of sunshine thrown in for good measure.

Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there ice fishing will be from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.  Then again a bit later on from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.  I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Good Luck.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is covered with hard packed snow from Highway 11 straight through to Highway 69.  Also there are quite a few icy sections so care should be definitely be taken if travelling.  From Highway 69 in through to Port Loring there is also a few drifts so one should watch for that.

Around Town: Quiet, not much to report on this find Monday morning.  Myself I got a pile of snow to move from the driveway which in turn should give me the exercise which is needed.  And then some.  Seems this year I just get it cleaned out and have to do it again.  I’m ready for spring.  Enjoy your day my friends, stay warm and safe.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

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Events & Things Along With Ice Fishing Times

Good Morning: Waking up temperatures weren’t as cold here this morning.  At the moment they are sitting at,  -7.3 C | 18.86 F.

Forecast For Today: Stormy, much snow.  As of 8:33 AM EST Sunday 11/2015 there is a snow squall watch in effect, once again.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is still snow covered throughout with a lot of icy sections. Care should be definitely be taken if travelling.

Fishing Times:  Well some lakes are froze over now but care should be taken if out as thee are areas that aren’t safe.  There have been reports of one incidence where a machine went through.  No injuries was stated. Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.  I give it a 3 fish rating out of 5 for pulling a few in.  Stay safe and good luck.

Around Town:  Hardly a car moving up and down the highway here this morning.   Can’t say I blame them either. Some very good friends of ours in  Panama City Beach Florida said at the moment they were having some cool weather, but still a lot warmer than what we are experiencing. I suspect it be back to warm temperatures shortly. It is nice in the sunny south.  I haven’t found a nicer place in the winter where I would sooner be.   So my friends, have a great day an stay safe and warm.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

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Events & Things In And Around Town

Good Morning Folks:   Well not as cold here in Port Loring this morning.  Temperatures waking up were sitting at -22.2 C | -7.96 F.  Didn’t have any significant snow fall through the night.

Forecast For Today:   Unsettled, probably improving as the day moves forward.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is packed with hard snow pretty well from Highway 11 to Highway 69.  There is quite a few icy sections so care should be taken.

Fishing Report:  Well ice should be pretty good for ice fishing in some places with all these cold temperatures.  Others where the water runs fast care should be taken.  Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.  Then again a bit later from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.  I give it a two fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Good Luck and stay safe.

Around Town:  My wife and I took a drive to North Bay yesterday for a few supplies and things.  Roads were quite slippery but nothing that our Ford couldn’t handle with ease.  Love that 4 wheel drive.  We stopped at some friends for an hour or so who lives way back in where the snowploughs doesn’t travel that often.  But again the Ford Edge out did itself in some pretty drastic conditions.  I was amazed.  In town it was quite busy, even though the roads weren’t that good.  Stores were packed, folks were buying, even the restaurants were lined up.  We had to wait for a half hour at Swiss Chalet for a table.  But it was worth it, as the meal we had with our son Karl was great.  I like their chicken pot pies. Comes with a nice salad and a roll.  Price was reasonable at around $10.00   Even better for wife & I as our son Karl paid the bill at the end of the day.  Even had a nice Chocolate Sunday for desert.  I highly recommend you try one if you are feeling like a treat. You won’t be disappointed.  Had a great day with our son, got our supplies with other items of choice and got back home safe.  Can’t get much better than that.  So my friends you all have a great day.  Keep warm.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

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Events, Weather & Fishing Times

Good Morning:  Well things have cleared up some weather wise.  Temperatures are also a touch warmer.  Waking up this morning they were sitting at  -12.9 C | 8.78 F.  Not to bad.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is covered with hard packed snow with some ice throughout.  The ploughs  have been through.  Travelling should be OK a bit later on if care is taken.

Forecast For Today: A mix of sun and clouds.  Things are improving over what we had yesterday.

Fishing Times: This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM.  Then again a bit later from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.  I give it a 3 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Good luck!

Around Town: We do have a few events taking place.  Click Flyer below for all the details.  With that enjoy your day.  Stay safe and keep warm.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

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Weather, Information & Fishing Times For Port Loring Ontario Canada

Good Morning.  Cold morning here once again in Port Loring Ontario.  Temperatures waking up were sitting at -26 C | -14.8 F.  Will remain cold for the rest of the week.  For all your weather information visit our very own weather station located right here in Port Loring.  To View click the following link.    http://www.loringlsb.ca/weather-station/

Forecast For Today: Snow at frequent intervals.  Snow is in the forecast for the remainder of the week.  Tomorrow will be even colder with highs only reaching, minus -21 C / -5 F.

Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM.  Then again a bit later from 12:30 PM – 3:45 PM.  I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Good Luck.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is snow covered with some icy sections throughout.  The snowploughs have been keeping it cleaned up and sanded.  Care should be taken if out and about, especially with more snow in the forecast.

Around Town:  The normal trend is quiet.  Not many folks moving around these days.  To busy stoking the fires to keep warm.  This time of year it is a full time job keeping them going.  But if nothing else it gives one the exercise needed to stay fit.  If outside and not in the best of health on these cold days, keep your mouth covered so you breath in warm. air   At least until your body becomes accustomed to the cold temperature.  And dress warm. Can’t beat them wool Long John’s   Myself I am steadily working on the new health book of Natural Medicine and Cures that we will be putting out this spring.  Thinking I can see the end of the tunnel now.  Lot of years in the works but finally coming together.  Thought I would mention it here for all those that have been E-Mailing, writing and calling me.  So my friends, stay warm and safe, and enjoy your new day.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

All my books are available on my Amazon Author Page.

If you purchase a book, a brief Amazon review really helps new readers discover my work—it means a lot.

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In Closing, I Would Like to Wish You Well!

George Walters | [email protected]