Farm Credit Helps Canadian Farmers Grow
At last month’s farm show, staff from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) was on hand offering their services to the crowds strolling through the aisles. They need no introduction to the agricultural community, but the nature and extent of their services is less understood by the general public. Established in 1959, this federal Crown Corporation…
50 Years a Street-Rodder
Arlene Baillie is a pioneer in the automotive sports field. Last month at a car show in Toronto she was acknowledged for attending every U.S. National Street-Rodder show in the last fifty years. She is the only Canadian to have done so, and one of the rare female participants in this male-dominated sport. Long…
Young Pirates Invade the Legion During March Break
Another season of theatrics wrapped up during March break as Funfolk Theatricals demonstrated their poise and creativity in four performances of the original play entitled The Horrible, Terrible Pirate King. The cast of 24 aged five to fourteen embraced the story, assuming characters both noble and not, gamely joining in song when required. Whether…
Take A Sweet Tour as Maple Day Returns April 7th
A group of local Maple Syrup producers are joining forces to host another Maple Day on April 7th. All participating producers will open the doors to their sugar shacks between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm and invite you to come with your family to walk a sugar bush and watch as…
Provincial Funding Give and Take Reflects Shifting Priorities
After suggesting ongoing transfer payments from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) that for a core funding component in municipal budgets across the province were in jeopardy in February, last week the province provided welcome news to many rural municipalities struggling to maintain local infrastructure with a one- time grant. These funds are designed…