Thinking about how to fill the long summer days in 2015? Not yet? You should be! The summer of 2015 will see the largest international multi-sport Games ever hosted by our great nation right here in Toronto and the Greater Golden Horseshoe region, rather than watch it on television or from the stands, YOU could […]
OFA wants agriculture on municipal election agendas
By Mark Wales, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Agriculture must make the list of issues that matter to candidates in the upcoming fall municipal elections. Farmers are a minority in most Ontario municipalities. And the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) believes it’s our responsibility, as farm families and farm business owners to work with local […]
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Eastern Ontario
On Aug. 9, 2014, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) was notified of a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. The 12-year old unvaccinated gelding with no travel history was euthanized following the sudden onset and progression of […]
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Gala Sold Out!
Tickets for the upcoming the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner on August 6 are now sold out. Over 300 people are scheduled to attend the evening at the Mississauga Convention Centre, which will celebrate the induction of Standardbred honourees Albatross, Dreamfair Eternal, Rocknrollhanover, Dr. Ted Clarke, Wally Hennessey, […]
Revolutionary Solution to Equine Respiratory Health Problems
Rockwood, ON – Introducing HAYGAIN hay steamers at System Fencing–a revolutionary product in the equine industry that is helping to remedy the widespread problem of dust and mold spores in dry hay. “Adding the HAYGAIN to our product line is a great addition for us” states Dwayne Job, President of System Fencing. “We are constantly […]