Nelson Zandbergen Nation Valley News WINCHESTER — Volunteers have tripled the size of the community garden at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church this year, and the Louise Street vegetable plot is already yielding a bountiful harvest…
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EASTERN ONTARIO — The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has issued an extended heat warning and is advising residents of the five Eastern Counties to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. Environment and Climate Change…
ONTARIO — Ontario courts will begin resuming in-person proceedings across the province on Monday, July 6. The gradual reopening of courtrooms will include strict health and safety protocols to protect staff and everyone required to…
ONTARIO — Following a three-week nomination period for directors in five zones across the province, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is proud to announce the return of a strong contingent of agricultural leaders as well…
This 153rd Canada Day comes during a strange and stressful year, but our country’s birthday is always worth celebrating because Canada, in the end, is the place that Canadians love and cherish as our home….
SOUTH DUNDAS – A 21-year-old Chesterville resident is being held in police custody after being charged with multiple offenses following a single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 31, South Dundas. The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m….
NORTH STORMONT — Previously limited to virtual meetings by telephone only, North Stormont Council took the video plunge with their first Zoom session.
ONTARIO — The Ontario government is strongly urging everyone to ensure their pet is not left unattended in a vehicle during the hot summer weather. Temperatures inside a vehicle can quickly become much hotter than…
EASTERN ONTARIO A municipal and Conservation Authority commitment to improve local forest cover saw both the South Nation (SNC) and Raisin Region (RRCA) Conservation Authorities partner with municipalities from across their watershed jurisdictions to safely…
WINCHESTER — The COVID-19 pandemic has squeezed the brakes on the Winchester Bike Night series for 2020. “I think as it stands now, June, July, August won’t happen … and we’ll just see if we…
SDG – Spring signals the beginning of farmers market season in the United Counties of SDG, and the tradition will continue this year with the launch of a new online option. The Eastern Ontario Agri-Food…
by Paul Vickers, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The importance of farm safety cannot be overstated, especially during the busy planting and harvesting seasons. Across the agri-food industry, we’ve all been touched by on-farm accidents…
Super Speeders SD&G — SD&G OPP officers conducted speed traps between April 30 – May 5, and intercepted the following vehicles for traveling at excessive speeds. The vehicles were impounded and their driver’s permits were…
by Ernie Hardeman Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs We all appreciate that “good things grow in Ontario.” From apples to zucchinis to everything in between, more than 200 kinds of nutritious, high-quality products…
ONTARIO — Imposed as a “matter of life and death,” the list of essential businesses allowed to remain open shrinks to 44 from the previous 70-plus, including a mandated shift to curb-side and delivery sales…
