With the recession affecting more individuals in Canada, it is more apparent now than ever that job losses and a declining economy will create tension within our society. Gas has been steadily cheaper and cheaper as the days go by yet food prices continue to rise. According to a study by the Heart and Stroke [...]
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This article was published in the Ontario Farmer Magazine last Tuesday February 10, 2009. It was written by a fellow student (and agricultural communications student) and myself. I was amazed at the time and effort that went into writing a 350 word article, but I really enjoyed working on this project. This coming Wednesday and [...]
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Recently, i ran for 2009 College Royal Celebrant. The celebrant is the face of college royal (a student run open house at the University of Guelph) I had to campaign in class rooms across campus, say a speech in the middle of the university center and answer questions in front of the committee. It was [...]
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Infrastructure, social housing and the arts, there was lots of spending in the 2009 federal budget…just none on agriculture…or not enough according to producers and farm organizations. Greg Marshall, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan told Canadian Press Magazine “I guess we have to say though that we are disappointed in what we [...]
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