Canada Pride Month: ‘We cannot go idle now’
The Editor: As we close out Canada Pride Month, we want to recognize the progress made and the steps to come with respect to LGBT2Q+ rights and equity. In day to day life, our society has…
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Back in the day: Power wrenched from Johnstown
Around the Nation A column by Tom Van Dusen It’s well known today for a profitable St. Lawrence Seaway port, with it’s massive elevator, it’s nine shiny big grain storage bins lining up along Highway…
Ontario farmers value relationships built with essential foreign workers, says OFA VP
By Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture ONTARIO — Essential foreign workers are valued members of Ontario’s farming community. Do you know them? These men and women are integrated into the fabric of…
SNC provides breath of fresh air
Around the Nation A column by Tom Van Dusen While we’re handing out kudos to everyone from first responders to grocery store clerks and truckers for helping us through the pandemic, let’s not forget to…
Turbine neighbour writes that he ‘deserves and requires answers and help’ on his well water issues
The Editor: This was my recent letter to the mayor of North Stormont. Mayor Wert, I’d very much like an update on what is going on with my contaminated well water. It’s been a very…
Decline in residential property values will hurt Nation Rise Wind Farm leaseholders, too
The Editor: This is an updated open letter to the leaseholders of North Stormont, landowner participants in Nation Rise Wind Farm. Were you aware that: • North Stormont has marginal and unreliable wind yet EDPR…
What’s in a name? Sometimes racism!
Around the Nation A column by Tom Van Dusen There was always something a little unsatisfying, even unnerving about the name Russell… and it just wasn’t the fact it caused confusion by being applied simultaneously…
Bill 156 protects the safety of Ontario’s farm and food supply, says OFA
By Keith Currie President, OFA Ontario farm families depend on the safety and security of their farms to raise livestock and grow and produce food to maintain a strong, reliable food supply for all Ontarians….
We will pick another ‘Russell’ as our township’s namesake
The Editor: Dear Residents of Russell Township, In the past few weeks, events around the world have highlighted the issues of racism and discrimination. It has brought to the forefront, the need for conversations, understanding…
Ontario begins phase two thanks to front-line workers, says McDonell
Queen’s Park Update – June 12 By Jim McDonell MPP for S-D-SG Our collective effort, led by our front-line workers, to reduce the spread of COVID-19, continues to be successful. As a result, the Premier…
Yearbooks now on sale for NDDHS students
by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications The last month of our 2019-2020 school year is upon us, and we want to make sure you have photos and memories of this past year! Yearbooks are…
Nominations now open for OFA zone elections, including local Zone 11
By Rejean Pommainville Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Leadership development and director recruitment are critical to succession planning for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). As a grassroots, farmer-led organization, we aim to develop leaders…
Bottoms Up! A beverage brewed at every bend in the road
Around the Nation A column by Tom Van Dusen They’re like the cheese factories of yesteryear! Back then, there was a factory on almost every concession corner gathering up local milk in cans and turning…
Jim McDonell’s latest Queen’s Park update
Queen’s Park Update By Jim McDonell MPP Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry Over the past few months, my staff and I have had many conversations with businesses and constituents over the impact of the COVID-19 virus. Many have lost…
Council must ensure ‘future well-being and quality of life’ of residents by backing Yurek
Above, North Stormont Township resident Ruby Mekker addresses North Stormont Council at a meeting during the summer of 2019. The Editor: This letter has been forwarded to the Mayor of North Stormont. Mayor Wert, The…
