This past week was not a good one for Stephen Harper’s government, but it was far worse for Canadians who take their citizenship and rights seriously and for seniors and “baby boomers” with lower-than-average incomes. The week began with revelations that the Harper government has hit new heights, or should […]
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It would seem that “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion now sits at the top of my read list, up 60 rows from where it sat below “The Complete Bartender” by Robyn M. Feller. Up until Jan. 19, I was entrenched in “The Sisters Brothers” by Patrick DeWitt, […]
My first “baby” arrived over the weekend so now things have started. I have a fair number of cows very close to calving, so all you can do is keep a close eye on them. I do find myself almost nervous at the beginning—it’s like you forget what it’s all […]
By Gary Sliworsky
Ag rep, Emo
Ag rep, Emo
Calving time is very near or started already for some, and with it comes some calving problems. Some of these problems are caused by physical misalignment in utero and are unavoidable. However, problems caused by breeding large-birthweight bulls to heifers or small cows, and calving over-finished heifers, can be prevented. […]
It’s something I’ve been planning for over the past couple of months: my trip to Lake Okeechobee, Fla. for my first FLW Tour bass tournament. This week, I finally was able to get on the water to practice for the biggest tournament that I’ll have ever been involved in. The […]
There’s something to be said about playing at home come playoff time: relaxing in your own bed, not worrying about having “bus legs,” and relaxing in the friendly confines of your own facilities before the game begins. It’s a great luxury to have, and it certainly will be something the […]
Valentine’s Day is still two weeks away but already the thoughts of doing something special for my wife are bouncing around in my head. As a romantic holiday, Valentine’s Day often includes gifts of roses, chocolates, and perfume. La Place Rendez-Vous and La Flambée each have created their own special […]
Well, we now have the long month of January in and we really had some pretty fair weather. I always remember Nanny saying, “January is such a long cold month; it’s good to have it behind you!” Bud and Charlie (my great-uncles) always made note that once you hit February, […]
The holidays seem long past. But at our house, there are three things that still remind us of that happy season. Our welcoming wreath is on the front porch, we’re using up a few red cocktail napkins when we have friends in for coffee and cookies, and we’re still enjoying […]
When the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program was launched last July, two new eligibility requirements for livestock and poultry producers were created in order to be eligible for compensation. They are having a Premises ID number and a valid Farm Business Registration number. After April 1, 2012, program applications missing […]
Do you know George Orwell? Well, you wouldn’t personally know him, considering he was a writer and George was his pen name. But you might remember reading “Animal Farm” or “1984” in high school English with Mr. Fryer. George wasn’t exactly a cheerful guy, but he once said something that […]
In the last couple of months, my northern caucus colleagues and I have been raising concerns about the standards being used to maintain our highways in the winter. As you may or may not be aware, snowplowing is a privatized service. In the past, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) owned, […]
