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Small Town Ontario by Bob Weirmeir

In Midwestern Ontario is a small village of approximately 350 people. This unique village straddles the line between Grey and Bruce counties. From August 9th -11th the village of Elmwood celebrated its’ 170th anniversary. There were activities planned for all…

Successful Meeting in Cobden

The Renfrew Pembroke Nipissing County Chapter of the OLA held a public meeting in Cobden on Saturday, October 19th. Competing with warm and sunny fall weather and the largest Taste of the Valley event which was held at the Cobden…

Kemptville College Alumni Association Scholarships

The Kemptville College Alumni is once again presenting two $1000.00 Scholarships to two students who are in their second year of studies in a Food or Agricultural related program at an accredited college in September 2024. The application is on…

Visiting Scotland by Shirley Dolan

I recently spent two weeks in Scotland, the land of my ancestors on the Wilson side. There was a town near Forth called Wilsontown which I had hoped to visit but time and opportunity got away from me, and I…

OLA AGM 2024 October 5, 2024

Happening in just five days, the OLA AGM is an opportunity to visit with old friends and new and hear from some excellent speakers. For example, Maggie Hope Braun of Gather 2030 and KICLEI will speak after the lunch break.…

The Contrarian has a New Blog

Many of you have enjoyed the writings of Mel Fisher (the Contrarian) in the Landowner Magazine and the online version, Landowner Voices. With these magazines gone, where do we go to get the wit and humour we so love? Fear…