How do you write a eulogy for a dear friend who has not yet passed from this world, a man whose life was ruled by his magnanimous heart and a faith that pressed him into serving others with a joie de vivre that couldn’t help but inspire? According to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), nearly a third of farm injury claims that require treatment are migrant workers, … [Read more...] about Husband, father, friend: more than a migrant worker
Planting seeds of change in Niagara’s farmland
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Isebrand Boese. A refugee from the war in Ukraine, he arrived in Niagara in 1930 with his parents and five siblings. Within a few decades the Boese family had created a legacy that would change the direction of the agricultural industry. Rereading his obituary recently brought back memories of a delightful afternoon in … [Read more...] about Planting seeds of change in Niagara’s farmland
Volunteers busy assembling welcome kits
For many of us 2022 will be remembered as a time when a caring community shone brightly, despite the second year of COVID-related challenges. That is clearly reflected as volunteers begin to put together welcome kits for farm workers as they arrive in town for the coming season. Last spring the delivery of more than 500 welcome kits to farm workers was a success because of … [Read more...] about Volunteers busy assembling welcome kits
‘Ripples of friendship’ have far-reaching benefits
Thump, thump, thump. The noise was a bad omen on a beautiful Sunday afternoon as Kathy Kerr pulled over on a rural stretch of gravel road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Her tire hopelessly flattened and without a cell phone, she pondered her limited options. Two men on bicycles noticed her predicament and rode up to offer assistance. Kathy recognized their distinctive accents from … [Read more...] about ‘Ripples of friendship’ have far-reaching benefits
Tale of two generations on Niagara farms
If you’ve ever visited local farm stands in search of the perfect peach you would likely have met Paul Bent at the colourfulEpp farm stand on theNiagara River Parkway. Some locals like to come early to the T&R Jones family stand at Concession 4 and Niagara Stone Road to exchange a friendly greeting with Donovan Gordon, who would be hustling to set up the market for the … [Read more...] about Tale of two generations on Niagara farms
