International Plowing Match

• Ontario farmers raise concerns of dwindling farmland at rural expo

  With the spectre of a possible early election – Premier Doug Ford has not ruled one out – the event gives politicians the chance to mingle with members of those communities.

  Politics

  Oct 1, 2024
  
• Doug Ford gets polite welcome at plowing match amid undercurrent of Greenbelt anger

  Ontario politicians of all stripes, including Premier Doug Ford, have made a trek to the annual International Plowing Match today.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2023
  
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• 2021 International Plowing Match cancelled due to COVID-19: OPA

  For the second straight year, organizers of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo have cancelled the event due to COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2021
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• Coronavirus: International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Lindsay, Ont., postponed until 2021

  The four-day event typically attracts 80,000 visitors, resulting in an economic spinoff of about $25 million for the community.

  Canada

  May 22, 2020
• International Plowing Match expected to draw thousands to Lindsay in 2020: plowmen’s association

  The Ontario Plowmen's Association says the four-day event typically attracts 80,000 visitors, resulting in an economic spin-off of about $25 million.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 2019
• Jagmeet Singh’s ‘baby fever’ and the NDP photo op requested by a Conservative

  An unexpected photo op with the federal NDP leader at the International Plowing Match was requested by a Conservative provincial politician.

  Sep 17, 2019
• Ontario government sending trade mission to Japan, South Korea in October

  Premier Doug Ford says the goal is to open new markets for Ontario farmers.

  Politics

  Sep 17, 2019
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford stresses need to protect farming jobs in NAFTA deal

  Premier Doug Ford and NDP Leader Andrea Horwath will be in Pain Court, Ont., for the rural expo known as the International Plowing Match.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2018
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• London city council passes on bid for 2020 International Plowing Match — again

  For the third time London city councillors have decided not to back a bid for the International Plowing Match.

  Politics

  Jan 30, 2018
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• Third time’s a charm: London city councillor to once again push for 2020 International Plowing Match bid

  If London can get the bid in by March, there's still a chance the city could host the 2020 match.

  Politics

  Jan 25, 2018