Gas well owners form association Friday, February 1, 2008 Coping with orders to plug abandoned wells or wells that don’t comply with current guidelines issued by inspectors from the Ministry of Natural Resources Petroleum Resources Centre was one motivation behind these meetings.Along with providing a voice for the province's private gas well owners, the association establishes a network for well owners, offers information about applicable rules and regulations and assists owners in dealing with these.The association will also promote the safe operation of private gas wells and identify and manage issues dealing with the wells.Brian Heaslip of Wellandport is the chair while Pat Mousseau is the association’s secretary. Mousseau can be reached at 905-772-3406.More than 50,000 gas wells have been drilled in Ontario since 1858. Most are located in Haldimand-Norfolk and Niagara. BF Ontario corn stocks hit record high at end of 2007 Will local food trump California commodities?
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Canada Faces Below-Average Hurricane Season, Will Farmers be Safe? Wednesday, May 27, 2026 As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins, Canadian farmers and rural communities are being reminded that preparation remains critical, even with forecasts calling for fewer storms. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says modern forecasting systems are ready to deliver... Read this article online
Ontario Invests $7M in Agri-Food Innovation Tuesday, May 26, 2026 The Ontario government is committing up to $7 million to support 34 new research projects aimed at transforming innovative ideas into practical, market-ready solutions for farmers and food processors across the province. Delivered through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, the... Read this article online