Ernie Hardeman
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Coronavirus: Ontario launches new strategy to bolster farm protectionThe strategy aims to provide a sustainable solution to battling COVID-19 on Ontario farms.HealthNov 16, 2020
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Ontario law banning activists from interfering with livestock trucks takes effectParts of the new agri-food bill make it illegal to stop or obstruct a truck carrying farm animals.Sep 2, 2020
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Ontario bill to protect livestock from activists soon to open for public commentThe Food Supply Protection Act (Bill 156) generally limits interactions between the public and any element of the food supply business.EnvironmentAug 13, 2020
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St. Thomas, Woodstock among 11 municipalities to get $12M in transit funding from feds, provinceThe funding will be used for everything from new buses and vehicles, to software and amenities, according to the province.PoliticsAug 5, 2020
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50 years in the making, Kingston officials broke ground on the third bridge crossingFifty years after it was first imagined, officials broke ground Monday on the third bridge crossing over the Cataraqui River.NewsDec 16, 2019
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Ontario government declares provincial food terminal protected employment zoneMunicipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark says the province made the decision to protect the estimated 100,000 jobs that depend on the terminal.CanadaOct 8, 2019
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Ontario government considers legislation to protect farmers from animal rights activistsOntario's agriculture minister says he has not ruled out introducing new legislation to protect farmers from animal rights activists who trespass on their property.CanadaSep 20, 2019
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Ontario premier reveals $315M plan to improve internet, cellphone serviceThe plan, originally announced in the 2019 Ontario budget, intends to invest $315 million in internet and cell service upgrades over the next five years.PoliticsJul 23, 2019
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Ontario launches awareness campaign to support farmers’ mental healthThe campaign is part of the province's $3.8-billion investment over the next 10 years to address mental health issues.HealthJan 8, 2019
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