Photos and Short Stories

Through photos and personal narratives, we aim to capture everything from community events and local traditions to the quiet, everyday experiences that make our corner of Northwestern Ontario special. It’s a place to celebrate our shared heritage, connect with neighbors, and ensure the spirit of Dyment and Borups Corners continues to thrive for generations to come.

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Yellow Wings and Happy Ecosystems

The striking presence of the Canadian Tiger Swallowtail underscores our commitment to ecological health.

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June is Recreation and Parks Month

Recreation and Parks Month in June isn’t about slogans — it’s about the everyday work of gathering, creating, and caring for one another. From land-based…

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Unveiling the Hidden World

We've all seen them: those strange, often unappealing growths protruding from the trunks of older trees. You might call them conks, brackets, or just plain…

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New Growth, Old Wisdom

New pine growth in the northern forest—a quiet reminder of regeneration, seasonal cycles, and the resilience of nature.

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The Pine Cone That Wasn’t

The Weird and Wonderful Willow Pine Cone Gall: An Artistic Discovery.

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Split, Stack, and Settle In

There’s something deeply satisfying about the thunk of a wood splitter cutting clean through a log.

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Northern Bog Violet: A Bloom in the Wetlands

The Northern Bog Violet (Viola nephrophylla or sometimes Viola adunca) is a delicate wildflower found across boreal and subalpine regions of North America, thriving especially…

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Northern White Violet

Tucked quietly among mosses and ferns, the Northern White Violet (Viola macloskeyi) is one of the forest's most understated treasures.

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The Nodding Trillium

Identifiable by its pale stamens and characteristic "nodding" posture, Trillium flexipes is a unique white trillium inhabiting the rich forest floors of Northwestern Ontario.

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Pollen Saddlebags and Bumblebee Gold

Something special happens in the early northern spring when the first dandelions burst open.