Ontario funding broadband for public libraries
The Ontario government is investing more than $4.8 million to upgrade broadband at public libraries in unserved and underserved communities. By investing in improved...
2021 South Nation Conservation Board of Directors
Member municipalities within South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) watershed jurisdiction appoint representatives to the Board of Directors, which oversees SNC’s budget, programs, and environmental services.
The...
Current COVID 19 Vaccine situation in the EOHU Region
The EOHU has received a limited supply of COVID 19 vaccines, which are being distributed in accordance with Ontario’s mandated vaccine roll out plan...
Can athletes escape Covid virus?
Professional sporting events have never been entirely about the game. Team owners, player sponsorships, media contracts, ticket sales, and merchandising licenses are the playgrounds...
Another brick in the wall
There is one aspect to the entire Shop Locally campaign these days that has been somewhat neglected. It is really assuring to note that,...
Shopping locally linchpin of sustainability
There is a great deal of talk about supporting local businesses during the pandemic. The reasons for this are somewhat obvious, particularly during a...
OFA reminds farmers of the toll mental health can have on livestock
by Mark Reusser, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
The quote, “You can't pour from an empty cup,” may resonate with farmers who are currently...
Gardening: Heirloom Seeds or Hybrid Seeds
by Joselyn Morley
If you are buying seeds, you may hear people talking about Heirloom Seeds or Hybrid Seeds. You may read it on a...
Covid-19 update
At the time of going to press, the latest figures available were from February 5. These showed that for the United Counties of Stormont,...
New for Schools during ongoing pandemic
New measures have been put in place to protect Ontario's school children after their return to school.
Durham and Halton, and anyone outside the greater...