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Farmers Forum staffALLISTON — A young potato farmer died after being critically injured in an equipment accident at his family’s Alliston farm late last month. Jonathan Vander Zaag, 24, died in hospital after emergency crews responded to P&K Vander Zaag Farms around 12:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, March 31. A spokesperson for the provincial Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills confirmed that an investigation remains ongoing into Jonathon Vander Zaag’s critical injury and death. One undisclosed requirement was issued to the farm, according to the ministry, which offered condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of the deceased. Vander Zaag is survived by his parents, and by his partner, Caitlin, four sisters, one brother and 10 nephews and nieces.
TORONTO — A lawyer for Canadian pop star Danny Fernandes says the singer is confident he will be able to rebuild his career after the CBC published an investigation that alleged he took thousands of dollars from aspiring musicians. CBC says Fernandes apologized to those he "hurt or misled" and that the singer attributed his behaviour to drug use. The Canadian Press has not independently verified the claims. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 5, 2023. The Canadian Press
A slowing economy may lead to a decline in sales of pricey beef cuts, but don’t look for any bargains just yet. A contraction in beef supplies “has been coming for a while,” said David Anderson, a professor in Texas A&M University’s agricultural economics department. © Provided by CNN Beef supplies are shrinking after farmers sold off cattle in response to drought and high costs. “If that’s the case, beef prices may be steadier.”And with food inflation stubbornly high, consumers are already cutting back on certain items, including beef. If demand remains strong, “we may see some higher beef prices,” towards the fall and later, Bernt said.
Up to 50 red dresses will be displayed in locations campus-wide from April 10-15, in honour of Iconic Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse People (MMIWG2S+). The week-long display is being launched nearly a month in advance of the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+ on May 5 as more people are on campus to view and gain awareness of its important message. The university has worked with the exhibit’s creator, Métis artist Jaime Black, to expand on last year’s display. On April 11, Jaime Black will host a virtual artist talk as well, open to all who register. Visit the Office of Indigenous Initiatives website for more details.
Former Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart has tweeted about the East Hastings decampment, saying, “Welcome to Cruel Vancouver.”On the heels of a significant announcement by the City of Vancouver about removing tents and structures from East Hastings Street, the former mayor entered the conversation with some fiery thoughts. On Wednesday morning, Stewart reflected on the October 15 civic election last year, tweeting, “85,732 of you voted to elect a new mayor and council who today abandoned our attempts to reconcile with Indigenous people and resume traditional genocidal practices.”The former Vancouver mayor added, “Welcome to Cruel Vancouver,” and hashtagged #Vanpoli and #UNDRIP in his tweet about the East Hastings decampment. This rests 100% on your failures.”Before today’s tweet from the former Vancouver mayor about “Cruel Vancouver,” Stewart has been relatively active on Twitter, but until today his tweets mostly strayed away from political conversations. The decampment of tents and structures in the Downtown Eastside has been ongoing, though work escalated on Wednesday. The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users has been tweeting photos of the ongoing decampment efforts.
Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Max Rivlin-Nadler, founder of the New York news organization Hell Gate, was one of just a few journalists allowed inside the New York City courtroom to report on the first arraignment of a former U.S. president. CBC News published this video item, entitled “Reporter describes scene inside courtroom at Trump’s arraignment” – below is their description. It frequently collaborates with its French-language counterpart, Radio-Canada Info, although the two are organizationally separate.
Randy Bachman to showcase more than 80 of his guitars at NMC exhibit in Studio BellTORONTO — Randy Bachman is shedding light on his incredible guitar obsession with a new temporary exhibit set to open at Calgary's National Music Centre inside Studio Bell next month. Organizers say the Guess Who co-founder and "Taking Care of Business" hitmaker will showcase more than 80 of his prized axes for "Randy Bachman: Every Guitar Tells a Story." The exhibit will include instruments from every part of Bachman's career and feature videos of the 79-year-old musician telling the stories behind them. Highlights include the first guitar Bachman purchased from a Sears catalogue at 13 years old and his signature 1959 Les Paul electric guitar, which was used on the Guess Who's beloved hits "These Eyes," "No Time" and "American Woman." The exhibit runs from May 5 to Oct. 1 at the National Music Centre, located inside Studio Bell.
Liberal MP slams own government’s ‘bland statements’ on Israel’s far-right crackdownOTTAWA — A Liberal MP criticized her own government's response to Israel's right-wing administration amid police violence in Jerusalem on Wednesday, but her party shows no sign of going beyond expressions of concern. "Canada cannot stand by and issue bland statements anymore," Zahid wrote. "Either we stand for human rights or we don't," she added,taggingForeign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. And families, Israeli and Palestinian, deserve to be able to celebrate and reflect in peace and in security. In February, a delegation of Canadian senators invited the speaker of the Israeli parliament, Amir Ohana, to visit Canada.
If Yellowknife agrees to host the 2026 Arctic Winter Games (AWG), Mayor Rebecca Alty says it would need a lot of help from the territorial government. In a city meeting last week, Alty said she plans to bring forward a motion for the city support the territory’s bid to host the games, but only in an advisory capacity. The 2026 games had first been slated to be held in Russia, but the Arctic Winter Games international committee has suspended Russia’s hosting due to its war with Ukraine. Gary Schauerte, the department’s director of sport, recreation and youth, brought that proposal to a Yellowknife council meeting in January. Though city staff were expected to have that analysis report ready sometime in the spring, Alty said last week that her motion would be in lieu of that report.
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© Thomson Reuters FedEx stock tanks amid recession warningLOS ANGELES (Reuters) -FedEx Corp said on Wednesday the delivery firm will consolidate its operating companies into one organization, as part of its plan to slash $4 billion in permanent costs by the end of fiscal 2025. Shares of the freight bellwether firm were up 2.9% before the bell. Executives at the Memphis, Tennessee-based package delivery company said last month they were on track to hit $1 billion in permanent cost cuts this fiscal year ending May 31 - putting FedEx well on its way toward its 2025 goal. The phased transition announced Wednesday will ultimately bring FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Services and other FedEx operating companies into Federal Express Corporation and will be headed by present Chief Executive Officer Raj Subramaniam, the company said. (Reporting by Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles and Kannaki Deka in Bengaluru; Editing by Himani Sarkar and Krishna Chandra Eluri)
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Smith, asked by reporters in Calgary on Tuesday who was funding the legal action, replied “the party,” and did not elaborate. Her office did not immediately respond to followup questions about why the party would fund the legal action that concerns Smith in her role as premier. 2:32 Alberta premier fires back at allegations of judicial interference, threatens legal actionSmith has refused to answer questions from reporters about the call, citing the possible lawsuit against CBC. Story continues below advertisementNotley said it’s possible those tasked with weighing the merits of Smith’s possible lawsuit came out against paying for it, forcing Smith to look elsewhere. The public service is hiring the lawyers and the lawyers are giving the advice that the law would suggest they give.
