Short-sighted economists
November 11, 2025
A few days ago I was asked what OECD is. A couple days later, it showed up in one of my morning agricultural information emails.
A few days ago I was asked what OECD is. A couple days later, it showed up in one of my morning agricultural information emails.
Every now and again, we get reminded that common sense is very important. Last week, while watching a World Series baseball game played by the
As we head to the polls with pride in our towns, municipalities, and county, we sometimes wonder why our ancestors would leave a settled country
We are in election season. Most candidates are preaching that they can do better, but without very many or no solutions to problems that in
More than a decade ago, I wrote a series of articles for an agricultural paper. The series was called The Seven Bank Accounts of a
Farmers have been wondering about what’s the next new herbicide around the corner. After WWII, there were some new tools in the farmers toolbox to
As the nights get colder, the kids are back to school or far away at college. Everybody that is still with us has celebrated another
Dad used to say, “Any day that you don’t learn something, is a lost day!” I’ve had many of those days too. As the health
When most people my age (over 75) went to school, college, or more, we didn’t take psychology. We basically were taught the three Rs: Redin,
A couple days ago, a friend asked me: “When do you pick grapes for wine?” After I gave a very quick answer – “later on
A few days ago I was asked what OECD is. A couple days later, it showed up in one of my morning agricultural information emails. It’s an international group of economists that work together to try to promote sustainable economic
Every now and again, we get reminded that common sense is very important. Last week, while watching a World Series baseball game played by the two best teams in North America, in the nicest stadium in North America (according to
As we head to the polls with pride in our towns, municipalities, and county, we sometimes wonder why our ancestors would leave a settled country and good neighbours to take a dangerous trip across that Atlantic where icebergs, storms and
We are in election season. Most candidates are preaching that they can do better, but without very many or no solutions to problems that in some cases were started 30 or more years ago. Before we built our last dairy
More than a decade ago, I wrote a series of articles for an agricultural paper. The series was called The Seven Bank Accounts of a Farmer. Whether you are a farmer or not, the same seven bank accounts still apply.
Farmers have been wondering about what’s the next new herbicide around the corner. After WWII, there were some new tools in the farmers toolbox to control the weeds and insects. They included 2,4,5-T (brush killer), 2,4-D and MCPA for broadleaf
As the nights get colder, the kids are back to school or far away at college. Everybody that is still with us has celebrated another birthday this year and we reminisce about our old friends that left us this year
Dad used to say, “Any day that you don’t learn something, is a lost day!” I’ve had many of those days too. As the health care industry became one of the largest industries in the world, we began to ask
When most people my age (over 75) went to school, college, or more, we didn’t take psychology. We basically were taught the three Rs: Redin, Rightin, and Rithmatic. Mrs. McCord tried to get us more “cultured” by teaching poetry and
A couple days ago, a friend asked me: “When do you pick grapes for wine?” After I gave a very quick answer – “later on in September” – I began thinking about all the different things that are taken into
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555
St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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