by Crispin Colvin Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Food has always been a key ingredient in bringing people together. And during these uncertain and challenging times when so many of us are apart, food is…
by Doug Anthony, ORMP, HRF, DTM Russell John C. Morgan recently penned on March 16, “There’s nothing like a crisis to bring out the best and worst in people.” His point is illustrated aptly throughout…
by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications North Dundas Staff would like to encourage students to check their school emails regularly. To access your email at home, you can go to my.ucdsb.ca and enter the…
by Mark Reusser Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture ONTARIO — Our distribution network is one of the keys to keeping our agri-food system functioning in normal and extraordinary times and we rely heavily on…
by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications This will be the third week that students and teachers are out of school, and it is not yet clear when we will be going back. Some teachers…
Last Week at Queen’s Park Jim McDonell Member of Provincial Parliament Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry As the COVID-19 emergency continues, I can’t understate the importance of following the guidelines issued by our federal, provincial, and local Eastern…
Cannabis 101: CBD vs THC A column by Dr. Pierre Milot, PhD. Part 1 Past. Life is full of surprises, and sometimes, what may seem like an ordinary event may eventually turn into a life…
by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications March Break has come to an end, leaving students with at least two weeks of self-isolation ahead. Doug Ford announced on Monday, March 23, that schools will not…
by Jim McDonell MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry QUEENS PARK — Let me first state how much I appreciate the patience and cooperation shown by our community as we deal with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), an unprecedented…
by Debra Pretty-Straathof Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Safety on the farm is important every day of the year. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association designates one week in March each year to celebrate ag safety…
ART-Tickle A column by Amanda Burger On Saturday March 7, I attended my very first TLC Soup Fest in Kemptville and I must congratulate Lynn and Terry Ford for this wonderful event. There are so…
by Louis Roesch Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario’s Drainage Act is one of the oldest and most unique pieces of legislation in the province. For more than 160 years, farmers have relied on the Drainage Act to regulate…
by Steve Brackenridge Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture In principle we all want the same thing – clean water and a healthy environment. Ontario is home to one of the most diverse natural landscapes and…
by Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture As an agricultural industry, we are making significant strides in breaking down barriers and stigma around mental health. Dr. Andria Bitton-Jones and her PhD student, Briana Hagen helped…
by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, is a day to wear pink to raise awareness for bullying. Why do we wear pink? In Nova Scotia, in 2007, a grade 9…
