Matt McIntosh A journalist and farmer in search of context.
Ontario
Joined February 2021
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You, sir/madam, need more music and WW1 in your life!
How about my long-form chat with @OldGreyHorror about his WW1 concept album "The Tower." 1 hr. of military history & music minutia. Do have a listen!
#GreatWar #metal #History
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My latest (co-authored) contribution to The Narwhal:
Uncertainty for Ontario's source water protection program:
“It seems the ministry doesn’t understand the source protection program, so it doesn’t bother to think about it."
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-source…
Ontario moves ahead with conservation authority amalgamation.
farmtario.com/news/province-…
Conservation authorities to be amalgamated:
Conservation sector reps fear job loss, less effective local delivery.
farmtario.com/news/conservat…
Could a more dangerous world inadvertently drive investments that benefit Canada’s agriculture sector?
Some analysts think so, but what investments will be considered “defence-adjacent” is uncertain.
country-guide.ca/features/wi…
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CG contributor @FerRural looks at what Canada's increased NATO spending means for #CdnAg /rural regions in his article 'Will investments in defence benefit Canadian agriculture' in the October "What's Next?" issue of Country Guide ➡️country-guide.ca/features/wi… #westcdnag #agpolicy
Another Friday-afternoon-before-a-long-weekend policy change for Conservation Authorities from the Ontario government. Please share.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our colleague, David Knowles.
David was a talented journalist and a much-loved friend and a colleague. He will be greatly missed.
I tend to enjoy Thursdays.
Finding out I won top prize for environmental reporting, & "Journalist of the Year" at @IFAJ 2024 made yesterday a particularly special Thursday.
Thanks @kellydaynard @Consuming_Copy & all my fellow Canucks for being so supportive.
Thanks also to @balkissoon (one of the best editors around) & the @thenarwhalca team for the opportunity to contribute the winning piece: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-lake-e…
Really enjoyed putting this together.
Elements of the subject can be controversial (e.g. GMOs). The core argument is the need for greater public investment in (and appreciation for) the agricultural sciences generally. Climate & food security solutions combined!
Bioengineering can help protect crops from extreme weather and pests — an increasingly critical task in a changing climate. So what does that have to do with the Irish Potato Famine? Farmer Matt McIntosh explains: thenarwhal.ca/crop-breeding-…
Chilling.
"The Canadian Army deployed into Europe without dedicated air and missile defence systems, no way to counter drone attacks, with ancient anti-tank weapons and a supply of artillery ammunition that would last only a few days in a real fight."
cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-…
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Having earned my wings at 17 Wing Winnipeg I was very happy to see these comments from the MB Premier. @WabKinew understands the critical link between trade & security for our neighbour and ally. 🇨🇦🇺🇸
cbc.ca/news/politics/wab-kin…
The Great Famine Potato: Part 5
A surprise family connection!
More amateur musing on general famine emigration figures from '47/48, conditions for those crossing the Atlantic, and what my 4x great grandparent's (of Co. Cork origin) story might be.
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Interesting piece. Getting serious about nature conservation is something I've been on for a while now. Just isn't any real support for landowners.
(Also, a suggestion - the less Greenpeace is involved/referenced, the more widespread support there will be).
The new Nature Accountability Act is meant to hold Canada to its biodiversity targets — a promising step, but now it needs powers of enforcement, write @GreenpeaceCA and @HazellStep22024 thenarwhal.ca/opinion-canada…
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Fighting disinformation gets harder, just when it matters most economist.com/science-and-te…
"Researchers studying disinformation have been subjected to lawsuits, attacks from political groups and even death threats."
"Disinformation is a sprawling problem, requiring co-ordinated action from multiple sectors of society."
Growing the Great Famine Potato: A lighthearted intermission!
A (rough & unrefined stab) "Humours of Whiskey." Doesn't exactly showcase our musical skills, but to be fair, there are a lot of words to remember...
Just a bit of fun. Good vibes to all.
youtube.com/watch?v=w1Bs3s59…
