Province reviewing recommendations of Tourism Recovery Report
The provincial government has released a report prepared by the Tourism Economic Recovery Ministerial Task Force, which makes recommendations on how to support the...
Letter to the editor – Tax Rates
Dear Editor,
An article last week by Deron Johnston, titled "Tax Rates", implies that we shouldn't be so unhappy to pay our high property taxes,...
Snow plowing businesses facing a tough go this year
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As the region begins to face its first round of snowfalls, a little-known problem is plaguing many businesses...
Yesterday once more
I’m not sure when it happened. One day, I looked in the mirror and the face staring back at me was that of my...
Government investments support resilience of Ontario’s food system
submitted by Ontario Federation of Agriculture
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) welcomes new steps the provincial government is taking to ensure the ongoing resilience of...
Global warming is not the cow’s fault
by William J. Langenberg, M.Sc. Env. Biol.
Former lecturer, Climatology, Kemptville College
Actually, all farm animals (ruminants) ’may’ reduce global warming, according to the latest research...
Talking about a Revolution: Cause and Effect 2
Immediately after the crucifixion and burial of Jesus, his followers locked themselves away out of fear that they would be the next to be...
Clouds
Name witheld
I am not sure how to make meaning of the fact that I, unlike so many, and yet like so many others, have...
The Food Corner
When having friends over to celebrating Christmas, the Festive Season, Hannukah or the Winter Solstice, some sweet tastes to complement your perfect hosting style...
Debunking Nutrition Myths
submitted by Dana Hawthorne, RD
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Myth 2: Our bodies need cleansing.
There are a few fad diets out there that...