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Draft ‘MAHA’ commission report avoids pesticide crackdown feared by farm groups
Farm groups consulted on MAHA Commission activities

$10 million gift funds new animal education centre at Lakehead University
Facility’s Anishinaabemowin name, Gakina Awesiinyag, “All Animals (Place For),” honours Indigenous lands

COMMENT: How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing

COMMENT: Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

$9 million invested to increase sustainability and competitiveness of Ontario farms

Wildfire smoke could pose health risks to Ontario farmers
Staying indoors to avoid poor weather may be an impractical request of producers

Borderline city hosts interprovincial food trade pilot
Trade barrier on pause for two years for food businesses serving Lloydminster

Protect yourself from developing respiratory problems
Grain dust may be commonplace on farms, but respiratory problems don’t need to be

Getting to the bottom of bad vibrations
Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan want to minimize the negative health effects of whole-body vibrations from farm equipment