Tag: field
School board trustees tee off anew on $38K retreat: ‘How could this happen?’
Thames Valley District school board trustees reacted publicly for the first time on Tuesday night to details of a Toronto retreat by administrators that cost taxpayers more than $38,000 while the organization battles a $7.6-million deficit. The details were officially presented to trustees at a committee meeting following a request from trustee Lori-Ann Pizzolato that […]
Police detail rural plane crash that injured 68-year-old pilot
A man was taken to hospital after the plane he was flying crash-landed in a Huron County farm field, police say.
Kincardine community supports Station Beach cleanup
A very successful community shoreline cleanup of Station Beach in Kincardine organized by Andrew Evans and the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists took place Sunday (Oct. 6) afternoon. Members of the local naturalist club were joined by Kincardine Lions, students and members of the public. In total, 30 volunteers worked to remove plastic pieces, food wrappers, […]
Tar spot requires seven hours of wetness on a corn leaf to take hold
A two-pass fungicide program using multiple active ingredients is recommended
Carving north of Lucknow turns heads
A unique carving just north of Lucknow has been drawing a lot of attention over the past year. On the property of Cathy Hill and Greg Field, a huge chainsaw carving draws the attention of passersby with many stopping for a photo op. The carver behind the work of art is Adam Youngblut of Lucknow […]
Site record set at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest
While the 2,000-pound barrier remained elusive at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest on Saturday, winning grower Jeff Warner still had a lot to celebrate. Not only did his 1,966.5-lb. gargantuan gourd set a new site record at the 39th annual event, but he smashed his own personal best by over 150 lbs., plus he finally got to celebrate a […]
OUA football: Western Mustangs now 5-1 after blowout win at McMaster
The Western football team is rolling now. The Mustangs improved to 5-1 and moved into second place after ruining McMasterâs homecoming with a 61-26 blowout victory on Saturday at Ron Joyce Stadium in Hamilton. Steel City native Evan Hillock threw four touchdowns and St. Thomas Parkside grad Ethan Dolby scored twice in the rout. The […]
What to do with a new poisonous weed in a hay field?
Manitoba crop insurance declines to cover the crop infested with white cockle
Great Lakes recreational fishing is worth more than anglers spend, study finds | Great Lakes Echo
By Clara Lincolnhol After a day out on the water, the total amount of money spent on fishing gear, transportation and food doesn’t truly reflect the worth of a fishing trip to Great Lakes anglers. Some people are willing to pay $100 more for a fishing trip than what it costs, according to a recent […]
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More upheaval at Thames Valley board as acting associate director demoted
The fallout continues for senior administrators at the Thames Valley District school board as another senior administrator steps down