Opinion

The Northern Health Region has asked the Supreme Court of Canada to hear the case of a worker fired for alleged alcohol use, and it’s a good thing, because there have been significant questions raised throughout the case that could affect Manitobans.

In the Nov. 8 issue of The Reminder, an Editor’s View was published on the subject of homelessness. Its message: homelessness is a community issue.

Many shade gardens rely heavily on hostas, but although hostas offer a great variety of sizes, textures and variegation, they are not the only shade tolerant perennial to offer variety.

A new year was ushered in this week, and along with good tidings and cheer, it brings with it a municipal election. Manitobans will head to the polls on Oct.

The pace of government can be a slow one. There are few current local issues that better exemplify this than the seemingly ill-fated building at 4 Hemlock Drive, and the ill regard for the people who could be using it.

You may have seen some of those decorated, cute little Christmas trees in the store, or you may have received one as a gift. If you did, chances are you are in possession of a Norfolk Island pine.

Manitoba Hydro is in hot water, and its proposed plan could make life difficult for much of the province. Last month in its quarterly report, the company posted $89 million in losses, citing restructuring costs and a denial of a 7.

Council passed an amendment to its smoking bylaw that set a fine scale for smoking offences during its Dec. 5 regular meeting. The bylaw prohibits smoking within five metres of all public entrances in the city.

With three weeks left until Christmas, Flin Flon is rolling right into the holiday season. There is a lot going on in the area leading up to the most wonderful time of the year, and much of it is thanks to Flin Flon’s dedicated volunteers.

Hockey news, fashion tips, TV and movie listings, retirement strategies – this information now constitutes local media – at least according to federal Heritage Minister Melanie Joly.