Opinion

In just a matter of days, it has become clear just how real the COVID-19 virus pandemic is and how it hits close to home. The number of people Infected worldwide is now over 200,000.

Well, I guess we’ve got to talk about coronavirus. Fun topic. So hot right now. Let’s go over the straight facts about it and save the opinions for another day, shall we? First off, the name.

These days, many people look for quick gratification, even in gardening. Plants for sale have been getting larger the past few years to meet this demand.

Well, I guess that’s it for the Aqua Centre. It’s an unceremonious end for a building that’s played an important role in a lot of our lives.

With the SJHL season almost over and our playoff preview section coming out next week, I’d like to take a second to look over this year’s SJHL season. I don’t typically veer into sports in these columns often, but this season needs a closer look.

Who can resist a houseplant completely covered in blooms in the dead of winter? The florist’s azaleas sold as houseplants are tender shrubs originating in Asia.

Phalaenopsis orchids, commonly known as moth orchids, have become very popular and readily available in recent years. They are prized for their lovely sprays of blooms that can last up to three months.

Deep into January, some portions of Manitoba’s winter road systems are opening up. When I checked the Manitoba Highways website before typing up this piece Jan. 27, there were a bunch of them open – with weight limits in effect, granted.

This week’s column is a dose of tough love. Our web poll this past week seemed to show a rising amount of concern with crime in Flin Flon. We received more responses to this question than we normally do, but it’s hardly a representative sample.

Dear Editor, Recently, the Flin Flon and District Environmental Council announced that the curbside pick up of recyclables may come to an end at the end of this year because the service is not being used.