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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Around the Nation A column by Tom Van Dusen The passion radiated by Moe Garahan from the Zoom screen this week was inspirational, almost palpable. Executive director of Just Food Ottawa, Moe was participating in…
By Brent Royce Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Every year in early June, Ontario sets aside one full week, designated as Local Food Week, to celebrate and recognize the abundance of fresh, affordable local food…
Around the Nation A column by Tom Van Dusen Driving though North Stormont in recent months, usually on my way from Russell to Finch, I couldn’t help whispering to myself: “What a waste!” The feeling…
by Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture If there is one thing that has remained constant throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that farmers are experts at adapting to evolving situations and persevering through…
Queen’s Park Update – May 22 by Jim McDonell MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry This past week, we marked a significant milestone: the official first day of the Ontario government’s Framework for Reopening the Province. As…
Cannabis 101: CBD vs THC A column by Dr. Pierre Milot, PhD. Part 2 Present. I have been intolerant and allergic to all kinds of dairy products, from MMI’s (modified milk ingredients) to whey or…
by Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture There’s no denying Ontario’s agri-food sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Farmers across all commodities have been greatly impacted by this crisis and have…
by Dr. Marilyn Crabtree Family Physician in Morrisburg and Ingleside Being a physician in a rural community means I care for people at every stage of life and in every type of social demographic. I…
by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications This year’s second semester started out just like any other; students started their new courses, continued working their part-time jobs, and found time for hobbies and friends. Senior…
This Week at Queen’s Park by Jim McDonell I want to thank all the residents, businesses, and municipalities of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, and the City of Cornwall for their terrific cooperation in battling this deadly…
