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…
The Editor: Well, I am sure you heard or seen us picking cans and bottles at the side of the road since the end of March of this year. Luckily enough, the green grass is…
The Editor: In response to local media coverage about County Rd. 8/18 being left out of the Counties’ paving budget, I must observe that section of road has been in disrepair for at least 10…
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…
The Editor: Attention engaged and passionate citizens! Community Living Dundas County needs board members! I am writing this letter with the intent to rally the troops to advocate with and for people in our community…
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…
To the Editor, Cathy, Aaron, myself and the rest of Cathy family are overwhelmed at the outpouring of support and love from our community. It is a great help to Cathy’s healing process to know…
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,…
The Editor: This is an open letter to Rod Phillips, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and to Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Mines, Northern Development and Indigenous Affairs . Rod, we the citizens of…
