Manitoulin Island and the North Shore face a critical shortage of large animal veterinarians, leaving farmers without professional care for sick or calving livestock. Local leaders are organizing a letter-writing campaign and seeking government and veterinary college support to fund recruitment.
Gore Bay’s government committee voted against allowing backyard chickens within town limits, citing concerns over space, noise, and odors, upholding the existing bylaw that prohibits domestic fowl.
Manitoulin's large-animal vet shortage leaves farmers and stables without critical care. While new training programs and grants offer hope, a permanent solution is years away.
Manitoulin's large-animal vet shortage leaves farmers and stables without critical care. While new training programs and grants offer hope, a permanent solution is years away.
Manitoulin Island and the North Shore face a critical shortage of large animal veterinarians, leaving farmers without professional care for sick or calving livestock. Local leaders are organizing a letter-writing campaign and seeking government and veterinary college support to fund recruitment.
Gore Bay’s government committee voted against allowing backyard chickens within town limits, citing concerns over space, noise, and odors, upholding the existing bylaw that prohibits domestic fowl.
Tenders are out for a new walleye facility at Sandfield’s Blue Jay Creek Fish Culture Station. This $75M provincial initiative aims to boost annual walleye production by 600%.
The mystery fish die-off on Lake Kagawong has largely subsided. While one resident reports minnows in their well, officials suggest the event may be natural and advise against public panic.
Health Canada has placed the widely used herbicide glyphosate under its new Continuous Oversight Policy to monitor emerging research, amid ongoing lawsuits and health concerns.
Whitefish River 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ opposes a mining claim on the Heaven’s Gate preserve, citing sacred cultural ties, ecological risks and a lack of consultation by the mining company.
Editorial: Failing to consult Indigenous groups and municipalities on projects causes severe legal, financial, and political risks. Meaningful communication is vital to avoid costly delays and backlash.
