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Sometimes legislation, no matter how well-intentioned, falls short of its goals.

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

The week in Ottawa started off badly for Canadians under the age of 54 as the Conservative government voted against a New Democrat motion to keep Canada’s retirement age at 65 instead of moving it t

While many cross border shoppers may cheer the increases in merchandise allowance that Canadians will be allowed to return to Canada with, many towns and cities along the border are petitioning the Ministry of Finance to rescind his June 1 changes.
Currently Canadian residents returning to Canada after 24 hours are only permitted $50 in merchandise. That will rise to $200 on June 1. Residents who are away for 48 hours or more will now be permitted to return with $800 up from $400.
Retail businesses along the border are expected to take the biggest hit.

By Walter Wagner
President

We have a mystery.
The old flag that was stolen 50 years ago, showed up at the branch, and has everyone speculating about who the culprit is.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

This past week I joined my caucus colleagues in making the decision to not defeat the Liberal government over the 2012 budget.

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

By Al Lowe
Contributor