Chatham area farmer Bob Kerr with his asparagus grading equipment May 27 2015 (Photo by Simon Crouch) The first week of June marks Local Food Week in Ontario. It's a busy time for farmers but an important one.
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To recognize it we talked about the importance of local food and a relationship with customers down with Ontario farmer and Asparagus producer Bob Kerr.
He has both local and wholesale customers so we started by asking him about his operation.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
