by Trina Berlo | Apr 17, 2025 | News
The list of confirmed federal election candidates running in Simcoe-Grey has grown to five. As of April 9, three other candidates will be on the April 28 ballot with incumbent Terry Dowdall of the Conservative Party of Canada and Bren Munro, representing the Liberal...
by Trina Berlo | Apr 11, 2025 | News
“Agriculture plays a critical role in Ontario’s economy. In addition to providing food for Ontarians, it also significantly contributes to employment rates and the prosperity of other related sectors,” states a 2024 economic impact study prepared by the Ontario...
by Trina Berlo | Apr 11, 2025 | Opinion
Welcome to The Creemore Echo’s second Ag edition – “Agonomics.” In this year’s edition we are exploring some of the area’s on-farm businesses that are either part of the prime agricultural sector, or provide a service to the agricultural community. Farming is big...
by Trina Berlo | Apr 11, 2025 | News
Ribbons are cherished mementoes in the agricultural community. Many a rural bedroom is lined with elaborate rosettes and sashes from livestock and horse shows. During the Collingwood Agricultural Society’s fall fair at the Great Northern Exhibition, 1,500 ribbons are...
by Trina Berlo | Apr 11, 2025 | News
DNA or not, Kidd Family Auctions is a family business. When Dennis Kidd started the venture a decade ago with business partner Lyn Grose, his parents and two teenage children were involved and he was still working part-time on the Kidd family farm in Melanchthon. Two...
