Schmale Seeking Constituency Feedback on Electoral Reform

Local MP Jamie Schmale is seeking input and feedback from all constituents on Electoral Reform.   “In 2015, the liberal government declared its intention to ensure that, ‘2015 will be the last election under first past the post’ (ie. the present electoral system). However, the government has not stated what… Continue reading

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 and Haliburton region. With his trademark humility, he explains that his term will begin with “a… Continue reading

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, as we walk through 67 acres of beans, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables. “I planted them… Continue reading