Category: Sept 2016
Trouble with Turbines
The Turbines are Coming Pictured is a tranquil agricultural scene traumatized by the erection of an industrial turbine complex. The picture was taken from the dining room table through a home owner’s picture window…
Steve Brackenridge Signs On as Local OFA Director
His responsibilities do not officially begin until the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Annual General Meeting in November, but Brackenridge is already unofficially on the job as the OFA Director for Durham, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes…
Local Farms At Work Events
There are several workshops scheduled over the next few weeks by Farms at Work in our area aimed at helping local food businesses sharpen their skills and target their audiences. First is a…
Spreading the Love – Now Boys and Girls Can Both Access HPV Vaccine
Each year in Ontario, about 250 people die of HPV-related cancers, and another 1000 will be diagnosed. HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus, and most of us know it as the cause of…
The heat isn’t so bad, is it?
It’s been a hot summer. And that may be the understatement of the year. When the temperature consistently hits these highs, it becomes difficult to stick to workout routines or even get outside…
Strange Outbreak Hits Local Zucchini Patch
Gordon Nomekuz has been farming in this area for over 40 years but this season has presented him with a unique challenge. And it isn’t the drought. “Darnedest thing I ever saw,” Gord says,…
New Partnership Driving Growth at Cycle Salvage
When one of the partners at the Cycle Salvage business was looking to retire two years ago, Ryan Matthews was ready. Having working as a mechanic in the business for 20 years, he knew…
Story Time 2.0 —Books and Reading and Play and Learn!
Beginning this September story time is moving away from the typical “story time model”. We are venturing into new territories using the play-based learning model for young children. We will still read a…
Calling all Artists: Outdoor Painting Festival Coming October 1st
Valerie Kent of Cavan Art Academy and Gallery is launching the first “Plein Air” (outdoor) painting festival in the Township of Cavan Monaghan to coincide with Canada Culture Days on the weekend of October…