OFA: Role of women in farming evolving
OPINION – Traditionally, agriculture has been a male-dominated industry, but women have always played very pivotal roles in farm businesses – just mostly behind the scenes or in a supportive capacity.
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Davies: NIMBYs versus the BESS
NIMBY stands for Not in my Backyard, and it refers to people (mostly property owners with something to lose) who have the unfortunate circumstance of a large project or development becoming their neighbour.
Read moreFarm leaders reflect on OFA role
OPINION – The annual convention of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) will take place the third week of November. As we do every year, it’s where OFA members and voting delegates get together to deal with the business of the organization.
Read moreLetter: Right to ask questions about battery storage
Thank you for this story. Residents are right to ask questions about these battery (chemical) storage facilities.
Read moreLetter: BESS project benefit doesn’t equal risk to community
I attended the meeting in Fitzroy Harbour last night (Nov. 9) and had many questions to which I received few answers.
Read moreLetter: Reader wants unbiased info on battery storage system
I saw that you tried to present this at the community meeting, but you were interrupted. We need to know more about this technology.
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Longworth: Biden’s historic move for AI safety
On Nov. 1, a momentous event unfolded in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). American President Joe Biden issued an
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Legion: Remember with Branch 616 Nov. 4
CONSTANCE BAY – Branch 616 always observes Remembrance Day on the Saturday preceding Nov. 11. This year it falls on Nov. 4. The parade forms up on McConnell in front of Happy Times at 1 p.m. hours and marches off at 1:30 p.m. down Constance Bay Road to the Legion for the ceremony at the cenotaph.
Read moreSudds: The Middle East, grocery costs and fall hollidays
My heart is with the Israeli and Palestinian communities, and all those impacted by the brutal conflict raging in the Middle East.
Read moreLetter: Fossil fuel industry profiting off climate destruction
Record breaking extreme heat is hitting people worldwide. It’s almost a given that 2023 will go down as the hottest year on record. I’m scared to check the news to learn about the latest devastating disaster.
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