Category Archives: News, Information & Events

This is the place to look for happenings here in Port Loring and surrounding areas. Also any news, events, pictures and things that you folks send me will be put in this category along with what ever I come up with.

What’s Happening on January 29/2022

Good Morning! It’s a darn cold morning here in Port Loring, Ontario. So cold, the icicles have packed up and moved out of town. Can’t say I blame them, neither. Ha Ha. However, the sun is shinning, which I suppose is something to be desired. Highway 522 is snow and ice covered from one end to the other, so care will have to be taken. But other than the cold, travelling should be pretty good if you take it easy.

Being so cold, I had to get up a few times through the night to put a bit of extra wood in our wood furnace. While up, I took some temperature readings, which went something like this.

-29.9 C | -21.82 F 12:28 AM
-31.7 C | -25.06 F 2:14 AM
-34 C | -29.2 F 5:40 AM
-34.5 C | -30.1 F 6:21 AM
-34.8 C | -30.64 F 8:16 AM

So as you can see, it got cold and stayed cold all night long, and it’s still darn cold out there now. It will warm up a bit as the day moves forward. Tonight shouldn’t be as cold, but it will be cold enough.

The oil and gas companies are loving this weather. It never ceases to amaze me, that we here in Canada have more natural resource’s, like oil, gas and things, and we here in Canada pay the most money for it. You would think they would give us a break from all these high prices. If they did that, this country would move ahead leaps and bounds. But if they did that, they wouldn’t be able to collect trillions of dollars in tax money, so they can give it away. And they aren’t giving the money away to the working man, or woman that are paying all these taxes, that’s for damn sure.

Have a great day, stay safe and dress warm, if out and about. GW

Contributors wanted!

Just a note to let you know, that I am looking for contributors, writers or what ever to help me out here at my Blog. If anyone is interested, drop me a line at [email protected]

For years, I have done it all on my own, but with my columns in newspapers and magazines, along with my podcasts, and this blog, it is becoming to be a bit much. Not that I am complaining, as I enjoy writing and sharing different things with you. I just thought it would be nice to have a few others share their views, pictures, advice or what ever. Which, I am sure, would make the Blog, that much more interesting.

You know, years ago I had a Woodworking group called the “Old Craftsman“. I started it, so woodworkers of all ages, be it professionals or wannabee’s, could come and share their ideas and learn. I didn’t know what to expect, but within one year I had over 500 Members in the group. They posted pictures of things they made, and shared their knowledge freely. I also made some great friends.

So that is what I would like to do here at my Blog. It would be a place that you can share your ideas or ask for advice.

I don’t want the Blog to be about just one topic, neither. I would like people to talk about all kinds of things. Be it writing, becoming a columnist, farming, gardening, natural health related issues, nature, country living, doesn’t matter, the more, the merrier. Pictures would also be a nice touch, as the old saying goes … “A Picture is worth a thousand words.” And one last thing. You don’t have to post on a daily basis, it will be up to you. No pressure. And, I am also open to new ideas that you might have on improving the Blog.

I should also mention that I use WordPress for my Blog, it’s a very easy platform to work with. Anyway, give it some thought, and if you’re interested let me know, and I will add you as a Moderator. Once that is done, you can pretty well do anything you want. George Walters

Fake Home Rental or For sale Scam

It should be noted that there is a lot of scams online going around. One is an outfit that says certain properties are for sale when they aren’t. I found this out with my son’s help, as this company has my house for sale or rent online when it isn’t. We have had people calling every day asking us if it is for sale. So a person has to be careful nowadays. This company that is doing this is based in Spain. They probably can’t do anything, but one should be wary just the same. Thought I would let folks know. And in case you see this add …. Our Home Isn’t For Sale!! LOL. Take care and stay safe. GW

https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/2017/06/15/be-wary-of-fake-home-rental-ad-scam-lakefield-lawyer-warns.html

Alert For Port Loring and district

It might pay to keep your doors locked tonight here in our District. Pays to be causes. Alert below. Stay safe.

Issued at 12:24 Saturday 08 May 2021
Importance

HIGH
Description

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an Armed and Dangerous on the M’Chigeeng FN. Police request members of the general public shelter in place of safety until further notice in this area including Highway 551 . Monitor local media for further updates.
Area Description

Parry Sound
Issued By
OPP Provincial Operations Centre

Sad Day for Canada

What a shame this is. But it is what is happening here in Canada. We don’t want to become self efficient. Our Powers That Be feed off these Pharmaceutical Companies from abroad when we should be doing it right here in Canada. It’s a sad day for the people of Canada.

Click the link below. Everyone that lives here, should read this article.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/providence-therapeutics-pulling-out-canada-1.6009068

Safety Alert For Port Loring Ontario

Public Safety Alert

Issued at 11:00 Thursday 08 April 2021 Importance

HIGH Recommended Action

A stay-at-home order is in effect. Only leave home for essential purposes such as food, health care, vaccines, exercise or work. It’s the law. Stay home, save lives. Learn more at Ontario.ca/covidresponse Description

A stay-at-home order is in effect. Only leave home for essential purposes such as food, health care, vaccines, exercise or work. It’s the law. Stay home, save lives. Learn more at Ontario.ca/covidresponse Area Description

Ontario Issued By

Provincial Emergency Operations Centre

More COVID Cases in North Bay Ontario Canada

North Bay Extends the stay at home order in North Bay until March 8/2021. And then they will see after that. I think it is the best thing they could have done. Especially now with the new virus among them, along with it now spreading into Cassellholme North Bay, Walmart, an apartment building complex and a Bank. I suspect there are a lot more cases yet to be found. They should also close the schools down. Truth be told they should have never opened them, as the kids were just getting used to working from home. Kids adapt to what ever takes place. Slowing this virus down is a lot more important than going to school. It’s not forever, its just till the vaccines start rolling in. If they don’t close down and try to keep everyone from shopping there won’t be any places … to shop. Simple as that. Take care, and do what you have too, to stay safe. Even then it’s a challenge.

https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/breaking-ontario-extends-stay-at-home-order-in-toronto-peel-north-bay