by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications With North Dundas students on their third week of this school year, it’s finally getting busier, with sports and events quickly starting up. Our Student Council held their…
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‘Forced upon the people of North Stormont by the previous Wynne gov’t’ The Editor: Our government was elected on a promise to reduce the costs of electricity for the people of Ontario. One of our…
by Tim Cassell Eastern Ontario Financial Services Even though, all our cases are custom tailored, some stand out for their unique situations. It’s like it was yesterday. A frantic call came to me from the…
By Peggy Brekveld Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture September signals the start of many things in our rural communities. School gets underway. Harvest continues in full swing. And farm shows and fall fairs provide…
This week in Queen’s Park – September 6 by Jim McDonell Member of Provincial Parliament Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry As we pass Labour Day each year, we are reminded that our summer vacations are behind us, cooler…
by Garfield Marks According to the Ethics Commissioner, Trudeau broke ethical guidelines on behalf of a big corporate entity, SNC-Lavalin, and as expected, it appears, everyone is calling for his resignation. I am confused, but…
The Editor: I support the rights of women and those of the LGBTQ2+ community. See how easy that is to say? Simple words that mean I believe in basic human rights. Andrew Scheer has been…
By Debra Pretty-Straathof Regional Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Premier Doug Ford announced this week that his government is moving forward with the plan to download the cost of some provincial services to municipalities. Shifting…
By Bruce Buttar Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Unwanted trespassers on farm property are a reality for Ontario farmers. With a growing interest by consumers in where their food comes from, and more people travelling…
The Editor: This is an Open letter to Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. In the August 8, 2019, edition of the Recorder and Times and in your letter addressed to me…
By Jackie Kelly-Pemberton Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The numbers might be a few years old, but a recent Statistics Canada report confirms the significant economic contributions made by our agriculture and food industry. Statistics…
The Editor: I would like to say to each reader of Nation Valley News that this federal election is about your children, your grandchildren and your great-grandchildren. Despite your party loyalties and how you would…
by Mark Reusser Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Despite commitments to support Canadian agriculture through this challenging year, the federal government is falling short on supporting farmers facing financial stress as a result of…
by Garfield Marks Andrew Scheer is on record as being the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. But who is the de facto leader? Is it Doug Ford, Jason Kenney or Stephen Harper? Who…
by Garfield Marks In less than 100 days we will be voting federally, either for the “past” or for the “future” because, apparently, the “present” is unsatisfactory. Here in Alberta, we yearn for the good…
