The Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada are informing others about national and international issues as well as assisting in rural communities . The organization promotes women, families and communities with its goal to empower women to make a difference. The
Journalism students at St. Clair College work in a real-world newsroom environment during the program’s Blitz day. Blitz happens once each semester and requires first-year journalism students to complete a story in one day before deadline which is by noon.
By Julia Poehlman When it comes to crop production, farmers are using soil conservation to help protect the soil. Reduced crop production or erosion can be caused by clearing land for wood or farming. This can affect the quality
Dairy farmers happy with TPP deal Most dairy farmers say they are happy with the outcome of the proposed Trans-Pacific partnership deal. On Oct.5 the Canadian government met with members of the TPP to discuss foreign trade. Tariffs on
Throughout Chatham-Kent, soybean farmers are harvesting their crop with mixed success after heavy summertime rain. This year, about three million acres of soybeans were planted in Ontario. Since 2007, soybean production has decreased across Canada with production expecting to decrease
Tomato farmers in Chatham-Kent are still able to make their quota after the delayed start to the harvest because of late blight. Late blight has been an issue in fields around Chatham-Kent due to bad weather conditions. The frost that
Harvesting maple sap depends on the weather and one Ontario farmer is pleased with this year’s production. Ontario produces more than one million litres of maple syrup per year and it all depends on the warm days and cold nights.
By Julia Poehlman A flag will soon be flying on Windsor’s riverfront, with credit given to members of the Great Canadian Flag Project. The 60-by-30 foot Canadian flag will fly 120 feet high at Dieppe Park on Ouellette Avenue.
By Julia Poehlman Beekeepers and farmers are working to find pesticides that will protect crops without killing bees. Neonicotinoids are a type of pesticide that are chemically related to nicotine. They are used on field crops and nursery plants. Although this
By Julia Poehlman Chatham-Kent Cub Scouts raced to the finish at a rally with their handmade Kub Kars, at J.G. Taylor Community Centre. About 39 Kub Kars raced at the annual Chatham-Kent Scouting Tartan Sertoma Kub Kar rally. The
By Julia Poehlman A not for profit organization has been raising money and donating it for the Windsor Regional Hospital. Do Good Divas is an organization that has been around since 2007 and has donated over $100,000 to the
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