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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have a unique perspective, and sometimes you appear uninterested in the opinions of others. But this week it is best to be humble and accept other thoughts. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you routinely put caring for others ahead of caring for yourself. This compassion is commendable, but you can’t offer help if you aren’t in top form.
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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, let others bring up issues with you rather than prying. You willingness to lend an ear is well-known, and others will come to you on their own. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 It may be tempting to slack off when supervisors are not looking, Cancer. However, a lack of discipline now may have a trickle-down effect in the future. Stay focused. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You may not be sure if you should pursue an opportunity that is before you, Leo. Consider your skills and talents and be honest with what you are capable of accomplishing. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even though it can be risky to express your true feelings, especially when you go against popular opinion, don’t shy away from being true to yourself. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Your head is pushing you in a practical direction, Libra. Yet your heart wants you to go a different way. Try to find a balance between both scenarios. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, others are ready and willing to offer advice if they sense you need it. While you can be open to suggestions, don’t follow others’ dreams if they aren’t your own. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may be conflicted about telling someone you need a little personal space, Sagittarius. But it’s not good to suffer through situations that make you unhappy. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, even though you cannot please everyone, you can do what is necessary to make yourself happy. Make this your primary goal this week. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, people may misunderstand your intentions when you start a new project. You don’t have to please everyone right now. The end result will be met with positive responses. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Moving on from an emotional situation can be taxing, Pisces. But it may be necessary right now and could make you stronger in the long run. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS APRIL 25 - Renée Zellweger, Actress (52) APRIL 26 - Kevin James, Actor (56) APRIL 27 - Martha Hunt, Model (32) APRIL 28 - Jessica Alba, Actress (40) APRIL 29 - Jerry Seinfeld, Comedian (67) APRIL 30 - Gal Gadot, Actress (36) MAY 1 - Tim McGraw, Singer (54)
WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to poetry. ANSWERS ON PAGE 16
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
WFCU named among best workplaces in Canada WINDSOR – Recently, WFCU Credit Union (WFCU) announced that they have once again been certified as a Great Place to Work® and named 37th on this year’s Best Workplaces™ in Canada list for businesses with 100-999 employees. “As we all know, 2020 was a year unlike any other. This Great Place to Work® certification and Best Workplaces™ in Canada award has always been meaningful, but this year it has a greater significance,” explained Eddie Francis, President and CEO, WFCU. “Our employees went above and beyond to deliver an unwavering level of commitment and exceptional service to our members and communities we serve. I am very proud to know that the feedback our staff provided demonstrated that they felt this same level of commitment in return.” The 2021 Best Workplaces™ in Canada list is compiled by the Great Place to Work® Institute. The competition process to be ranked on this list is employee driven, based on two criteria; two-thirds of the total score comes from confidential employee survey results and the remaining one-third from an in-depth review of the organizations culture. This offers a comprehensive representation of the organization from an employee perspective, and an overall portrait of the workplace culture. Together, they
provide crucial data relative to five trust-building dimensions: credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. “Awards like this are not just an achievement for the credit union, they are an achievement for our dedicated staff too. This prestigious designation is very well deserved,” said Marty Gillis, Chair, WFCU Credit Union Board of Directors. “Thank you to all the staff at WFCU for not just making our organization thrive, but for all that they do for our community each day, through each and every contribution.” Through WFCU Credit Union’s leading compensation and benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities, and top-rated wellness program, they continue to put their staff at the forefront of their business model; understanding that the success of the company is a direct representation of their employees’ success and satisfaction. This year’s list captured the experience and sentiment of 82,000 employees, rolling out to impact over 300,000 Canadian employees. This year, the awards were announced in a virtual format that brought companies together online to celebrate the fantastic achievements of the best workplaces across the country.
Nature Fresh expands strawberry acreage LEAMINGTON – Nature Fresh Farms is moving forward in expanding their commodities into the berry category, with more acreage dedicated to a Strawberry program. With help from their longstanding growing partner, Cielo Vista, the greenhouse grower will be expanding their Strawberry farm from one to sixteen acres, planned to be completed this fall. “Partnering with Cielo Vista for our strawberry program was an easy decision. We are very fortunate to have such a successful partnership with them,” shared Niels Klapwijk, Director of Procurement. “We have been extremely happy with the quality and flavor we’ve been able to grow, which is why we are expanding the program.” In addition to focusing on growing their core commodities of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, Nature Fresh Farms has partnered with Cielo Vista to gain expertise in growing berries to further their program while
innovating the Canadian greenhouse sector and
assisting in driving fresh consumption of Ontario grown strawberries. Although there are some seasonal challenges with field supply, Nature Fresh Farms was amazed at the interest and demand they had once presenting greenhouse-grown samples to their partners. “Our retail and foodservice partners have expressed challenges within the berry category. However, every challenge presents an opportunity for us and greenhouse supply,” said Matt Quiring, Director of Sales. “After two years of trial and development, we are
thrilled to add strawberries to our list of commodities and presents us with more opportunities for new categories as shoppers demands continue to evolve.” With strawberries being one of the top fruit imports in Canada, the expansion would help reduce food miles through increased local production, shortening transportation routes, and offering superior quality product. “Our objective is to enrich consumer lives by providing sustainably grown fresh local produce like our greenhouse-grown Strawberries,” shared Vice President John Ketler. “With the success of this commodity, we see the potential progression of the Strawberry program while opening new opportunities for future Berry varietals.”
