Local Journalism Initiative
C-K council seeks chicken consultant
By Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chatham Voice Defers decision on urban chickens until May A bylaw to allow backyard chickens in […]
Agriculture
Agriculture
Funding will help farmers lower emissions and improve resilience to climate change
By Lori Thompson, The Manitoulin Expositor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Crop and livestock production are responsible for 10 percent of Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. […]
Agriculture
3 tips for a successful farm succession outside the family
Farming with family can be rewarding but also stressful — especially when it comes to the issue of succession. “Though the traditional aspiration has been […]
Education & Employment
University of Guelph Ridgetown campus offering three new co-op diplomas
By Bird Bouchard, Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent News Students will have more reasons to choose the Ridgetown campus this fall. Guelph University’s Ridgetown Campus […]
Community
Sheep farmer gearing up for 100 year milestone
By Bird Bouchard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-The Ridgetown Independent News The Brien family’s involvement with The Royal runs the test of time. Since its inception […]
COVID-19
Ontario releases three phase reopening plan
By Bird Bouchard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ridgetown Independent News Ontario will begin easing restrictions at the end of the month. Last week, […]