Horticultural therapy and the psychological benefits of gardening
June 18, 2020
By Elsie Eubank To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Haldimand Horticultural Society members know from experience that gardening is good for the soul. Why I love gardening?... ...read more
Statement on Health Services Appeal, Review Board decision
June 18, 2020
To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—On June 12, 2020, the Health Services Appeal and Review Board issued its ruling on the Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit’s section... ...read more
Bill 156 protects the safety of Ontario’s farm and food supply
June 18, 2020
By Keith Currie, President, OFA Ontario farm families depend on the safety and security of their farms to raise livestock and grow and produce food... ...read more
Feeding your future: Connecting Ontario’s Agri-Food Workforce
June 18, 2020
To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—The agriculture and food supply chains have faced widespread disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than ever, the COVID-19 pandemic... ...read more
Ontario investing $15M in health and safety measures for farm operations
June 18, 2020
From the office of MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—MPP Toby Barrett welcomed a recent announcement by Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and... ...read more
Scotlynn Group loses 450 acres of asparagus to COVID-19 outbreak
June 11, 2020
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press VITTORIA—Scotlynn Group, a major local producer with a variety of crops, has been forced to abandon its’ asparagus crops... ...read more
GRCA cancelling all summer day camps: GRCA reminds visitors to respect rules
June 11, 2020
To The Haldimand Press Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the GRCA has made the decision to cancel its day camps for the summer of... ...read more
Celebrating Ontario’s bounty of fresh local food
June 11, 2020
By Brent Royce, Director, OFA Every year in early June, Ontario sets aside one full week, designated as Local Food Week, to celebrate and recognize... ...read more
Region sees sharp spike in COVID cases after outbreak on local farm
June 4, 2020
By Kaitlyn Clark The Haldimand Press VITTORIA—The COVID-19 disease trend for Haldimand and Norfolk has seen a sharp spike this week as the virus has ...read more
The invasion of garlic mustard and common buckthorn
June 4, 2020
By MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press The trillium is a symbol of spring – Ontario’s white floral emblem. But there’s another symbol of... ...read more
