by Christine March, Master Gardener Recently I joined both the Huronia and Canadian Rose Societies and immediately felt guilty for doing so. With the planet in such peril, with what we know about [...]
Since 2018, the number of syphilis cases in Simcoe Muskoka has increased fivefold. Syphilis is a bacterial infection that spreads through sexual contact, such as genital, anal, or oral sex. It [...]
Reinhart Foods is pleased to announce its third consecutive annual donation of $10,000 to the local Clearview Food Bank. This contribution underscores our commitment to supporting our community [...]
by Owen Roberts Ottawa and consumers are showing a lot of confidence in Canada’s organic sector, which continues to break new ground and reach new markets. At the end of June, federal Minister of [...]
Editor: I live in McKean subdivision on Blackburn Ave. Several weeks ago, a meeting was held in our local McKean Memorial Park. Area neighbours were not notified about the meeting however, when [...]
Editor: Thank you for printing the letter from Ian Payne and Vicki Reynolds in the June 28 issue of the paper. It is a wonderful feeling to know that there are others living in your community [...]
2024 CANADA DAY DUNTROON TO STAYNER RUN AND WALK By Douglas Young, race instigator From 1967 until Covid, the Leyshon family of Stayner have been organizing this race and walk on Canada Day. [...]
Editor: Our municipality, and indeed the entire region, needs to act immediately to solve the issue of the quickly dwindling number of affordable senior residences and elder care facilities. If [...]
Editor: It is absolutely disturbing that, through recent posts on social media and in their newsletter, the Township of Mulmur is recommending to its residents to “keep your grassy areas well [...]
by Cathy Krar, Master Gardener The truth is that most insects are not harmful to us or our gardens. If we put more effort into learning to recognize pest-eating helpful insects, it would reduce [...]