Letter writers give kudos to Mike Deans for outstanding service
To Editor: Shout out to Nancy and Gordon Dean and staff for the outstanding way in which they have dealt with us all during this difficult time. They have gone above & beyond to ensure…
Opinion
Op/Ed: Coronavirus pandemic bringing out best in people
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…
Schools’ back in session and NDDHS students are encouraged to check emails regularly
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…
Trucking and transportation system vital to food value chain
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…
NDDHS School Council organizes Virtual Spirit Days
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…
‘Together we will get through it, and hopefully just have another story to tell our grandchildren’
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…
A life-changing experience
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…
Community Food Share pleads for food donations during this time of need
The Editor: Although the federal and provincial governments have pledged to assist people who lose their jobs as a result of COVID-19, many of these folks will nonetheless experience a gap in their income stream….
How to keep busy during the school closure
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…
Hardware stores remain open as considered essential service, says MPP Jim McDonell
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…
Ag Safety Week promotes safe and strong farms in 2020
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…
Soups that satisfy — TLC Soup Fest a Success!
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…
OFA welcomes updates to Ontario’s Drainage Act
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…
Add your voice to Ontario Conservation Authorities consultations
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…
Improved mental health services must reach into rural Ontario
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…
