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Reading your report on the June 17 meeting on stormwater fees raised concerns: the knowledge of the city’s representative (Joseph Muhuni, deputy city treasurer, revenue) of stormwater; the statistics used in Mr. Muhuni’s representation; and details on how the fees will be used.
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Recently, I finished reading Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation (that I recommend highly), which reinforced my belief that smartphones, social media, and video games are creating serious mental health concerns for Gen Z (the generation born after 1995).
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I can’t remember a Victoria Day long weekend with weather as stunning as this past one!
Read moreAs a concerned community member and caregiver to elderly parents, I am writing to respectfully express my concerns about the recent decision to cancel Ontario’s Wastewater Surveillance Program.
Read moreOTTAWA – On Tuesday, June 5, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) held their spring annual joint advocacy event, Farm to Plate 2024, in Ottawa.
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CONSTANCE BAY – Branch 616 welcomes the end of a very successful fiscal year and is looking forward to more of the same coming up in this new Legion year.
Read moreOPINION – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomed the House of Commons standing committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food’s (AGRI) recent report, which provides key recommendations aimed at stabilizing rising food prices.
Read moreOPINION – On June 13, Bunge announced plans to buy Viterra, Canada’s largest grain company.
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Change is coming to the Ontario grid. It’s something we all need to be ready for. Are we going to try to return to the tired ways of doing things from the 1950s or are we going to seize the opportunities to rebuild the grid in ways that support our local needs?
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Last summer (2023), West Carleton along with many other regions experienced the worst air quality in Canadian history.
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