TORONTO - A Superior Court judge has ruled that the Ontario government must pay compensation to breeders of standardbred horses for damages incurred after the abrupt cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks program (SARP).
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For the Herd initiative makes strides toward fundraising goal
GUELPH – In two short months, just over 30 per cent of a $500,000 fundraising goal has been…
Society calls on community to celebrate spirit of fair
DRAYTON – Small-town fairs are a traditional source of small-town fun, but the fair won’t be happening this year in Drayton, not unlike many other towns in the province.
Province makes buying local easier with ‘Ontario Made’ logo
There’s never been a better time to support our local communities by consciously choosing to…
Senators: Financial security for farmers means food security for Canadians
OTTAWA – If Canada wants food security in the future, we need financial security for our…
OFA commentary: Local federations give back to communities across Ontario
In recent months, farmers and county federations of agriculture have banded together to show their…
Cryopreservation of stem cells to be used for cartilage repair?
GUELPH – Cryopreservation is the next exciting stage of research in stem cell therapy. Dr.…
Local student wins $5,000 for Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre
PUSLINCH– Samantha Hounsome, a Grade 10 Waterdown District High School student, recently won $5,000 for her favourite charity, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).
Experts say COVID-19, hot weather impacting horse breeding this year
GUELPH - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on innumerable businesses and organizations since mid-March - and horse breeders are certainly not immune to the fallout.
Wardens’ Caucus takes action to support rural broadband
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – At their meeting on July 2 the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC)…
Risk management program will help farmers get on their feet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is expanding a risk management funding program for farmers a…
Mapleton, farm associations come to understanding on farm tax rebate resolution
MAPLETON - Members of Mapleton council and representatives of the OFA, WFA recently discussed working together to lobby the province for a fair deal on taxation for farmers and adequate funding for municipalities.
Pork donation provides protein for more than 200,000 meals
GUELPH – More than 200,000 servings of fresh ground pork will help feed Ontario families in…
OMAFRA report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Pork farmers provide lunch for Conestoga Meats processing plant workers
GUELPH – Front-line workers at the Conestoga Meats processing plant in Breslau were treated…