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From food to frailty: the link between long-term care, land concentration and farming

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Lois

As I drive past another Revera long-term care home being constructed in Ottawa’s south end, the radio news reporter blares… Read more From food to frailty: the link between long-term care, land concentration and farming

COVID-19 exposes injustices faced by migrant workers

Posted on July 12, 2021May 11, 2021 by Lois

The pandemic is definitely revealing the deficiencies in Canadian society. Whether it be in the private, for-profit longterm care homes… Read more COVID-19 exposes injustices faced by migrant workers

Cuba is teaching the world lessons in sustainability.

Posted on June 15, 2021May 11, 2021 by Lois

Along with the realization that climate change will affect the planet through sea levels rising, flooding, fires, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes… Read more Cuba is teaching the world lessons in sustainability.

With meat production, it’s time to learn that bigger is not always better

Posted on May 24, 2021May 11, 2021 by Lois

Ok – I can admit that I eat meat…and yes, that includes beef. I eat less than I did at… Read more With meat production, it’s time to learn that bigger is not always better

Farmland concentration a growing problem in Canada, warns report

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Lois

The first months of a new year are a good time to reflect on where we have been and how… Read more Farmland concentration a growing problem in Canada, warns report

What’s your foodprint? A guide to sustainable eating

Posted on August 15, 2018May 19, 2018 by Lois

I learned a lot of lessons growing up in southern Saskatchewan — and most were related to using resources respectfully,… Read more What’s your foodprint? A guide to sustainable eating

Ideas that work to promote sustainable small farms

Posted on July 11, 2018May 19, 2018 by Lois

As I write this column, I am waiting for new census information to learn more about the current farming scene… Read more Ideas that work to promote sustainable small farms

Rail lines, family farms and climate change: It’s back to the future

Posted on June 6, 2018May 19, 2018 by Lois

Aficionados of western Canadian history know the historical role that the national railroad meant to the development of this country.… Read more Rail lines, family farms and climate change: It’s back to the future

Homelessness and agriculture: Finding collective solutions to diverse issues

Posted on May 19, 2018May 19, 2018 by Lois

Perhaps it is because I am not that accustomed to walking through the inner city of Toronto or any city… Read more Homelessness and agriculture: Finding collective solutions to diverse issues

Street Farm serves up food for the soul

Posted on August 26, 2017August 26, 2017 by Lois

The lazy days of summer bring on the urge to lounge in the warm shade of a tree, and, perhaps… Read more Street Farm serves up food for the soul

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