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…
by Drew Spoelstra Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture When the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers gather next week in Quebec City, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) wants to ensure Ontario’s Minister Hardeman…
Op-Ed Important role Agency Stores play in local communities By Ernie Hardeman Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ONTARIO — Agency Stores. Most people in Rural and Northern Ontario know what they are. Most…
by Ashley Wheeler Minister of Communications With just a few weeks left of school, activities are dwindling down so students can prepare for exams, summatives, and quizzes or tests that will finish off final units…
By Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Mental wellness on the farm is gaining momentum as the industry draws attention to the impact silent suffering has on the health of our farms, families and…
by Ashley Wheeler NDDHS Minister of Communications It was a busy week last week for all students; last minute tests and assignments, sports are wrapping up for the season, Prom for the Grade 12s, and…
By Brent Royce Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The provincial government recently released a discussion paper – Modernizing Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Program – as they consider changes to the Environmental Assessment Act. The government has asked for public input…
This Week At Queen’s Park – May 24 by Jim McDonell S-D-SG MPP On Friday, May 17, my colleague, the Hon. Monte McNaughton Minister of Infrastructure joined a number of other Eastern Ontario MPPs to…
This Week at Queen’s Park Jim McDonell Member of Provincial Parliament Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry Every day, my Constituency Office staff receive dozens of calls and emails. We are always happy to help in any way possible…
by Ashley Wheeler Minister of Communications The fashion show, which took place last Wed., May 15, was a huge success! We would like to thank the staff, teachers, and our community, for making this show…
By Peggy Brekveld Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Changes are being made to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act and the government is welcoming comments on proposed revisions. This legislation impacts Ontario farmers who often deal…
By Ashley Wheeler Minister of Communications Last week, North Dundas hosted home soccer games on both Wed., May 8, and Thurs., May 9, playing two games each day. The first day, the boys team dominated,…
By: Ashley Wheeler Minister of Communications Last Monday, April 29, North Dundas had an electrical fire in the electrical panel around 10pm. No one was injured in any way, but this meant the school would…
by Garfield Marks Have you ever thought, so much of our tax dollars would be spent defining and protecting the jurisdictions of our politicians? Take the court battles over the carbon tax. Our taxes are…
by Mark Reusser Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture ONTARIO — Wildlife damage to livestock and crops continues to plague farmers. From coyotes attacking flocks of sheep to geese and cranes eating fields of newly…
