Included in this report are an analysis of this process, written documentation, daily journals of the author's work, a review of the journals, and a project review.

A bibliography of significant material concludes the report along with several appendices.
 ]]> Host contact: Farrell, George]]> Host contact: Prince, Jim]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Cameron Douglas and Jim Prince]]> Host contact: Prince, Jim]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Douglas, Cameron]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Butcher, Ron]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> The students were offered the opportunity to focus on a topic that interested them, within the broad theme of innovation in food security. 

]]> Daniella Pagliaro and Gena Robertson]]> Host contact: Wooton, Brent]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Evans, Gord]]> Department: Geography]]> Host contact: Martin, Fay]]> Department: Gender and Women's Studies]]>
1. How does living in Haliburton County influence your likelihood to suffer from a chronic health disease or condition?

2. How does the rural and remote context influence accessibility and utilization of health care services in Haliburton County?

3. How important is the development and implementation of health care technology to rural communities in Haliburton County?

4. What are the implications of the aging population on rural and remote health care resource sin Haliburton County?

5. How can supportive housing programs play a better role in supporting rural seniors' desire for 'aging at home' in Haliburton County?

6. What are the major policy issues relating to rural health in Haliburton and what are the implications of Ontario's new rural and northern health care panel?

7. What is the case 'for' or 'against' closing Emergency Rooms in rural communities and replacing them with Urgent Care Centres? The recommendations from each report are included in the following summary of recommendations. The summary is followed by each report as they were submitted by the students.]]> The purpose of the group project was to develop and demonstrate skills in writing and presenting community-based research that would address particular rural health questions. The final reports feature three-parts: (1) A comprehensive review of academic literature relating to the social determinants of health, and how these issues relate to health in rural/remote areas. (2) The Haliburton context: A community profile for Haliburton County based on available secondary data relating to the questions. (3) Future Research Opportunities: A research proposal to fill gaps in exiting knowledge about the theme in Haliburton County.

]]> Host contact: Rosebush, Paul]]> Department: Geography]]> Host contact: Reid, Heather]]> Department: Geography]]> Host contact: Ross, Heather]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: MacInnes, Paul]]> Department: Geography]]> Host contact: Flowers, Dave; Tuyten, Nicole]]> Department: Geography]]> Host contact: Marsales, Pamela]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Campbell, Andy]]> Department: Business Administration]]> Host contacts: Christie, Lindsay; McHardy, Jim]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Cox, Rick; Haig, Roy]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Miller, Alice; Robinson, Patti]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
This paper is aimed at dealing with the geese on the Gull River and Minden’s situation. Planting along the shoreline, oiling the eggs and increased hunting are the three most effective methods of dealing with Canada Geese but they are expensive. There is too much shoreline for planting to be immediately feasibly though it would solve erosion problems as well, hunting can only be done outside of city limits and is mediated by the government, oiling the eggs must be timed well and requires a lengthy permit process. Some of the less effective methods can be used in conjunction with each other to wield desired results. For instance having a trained dog as well as a low wire fence. Doing nothing will result in the continued growth and expansion of Canada Geese populations.]]> Host contact: Cox, Rick]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Emmerson, Kim]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Moving on to Haliburton County, issues specific to holding such a festival locally are outlined by people involved in water resources management. These range from environmental concerns to those of water quality. The concepts being covered by the Leslie M. Frost Natural Resources Centre curriculum are identified as having significance to the area. Gaps in current programming and a study of existing sources for curriculum development are outlined. Finally, recommendations are made for further research as a Children's Water Festival is considered for the Haliburton area.]]> Host contact: Martin, Barrie]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Food Security in Haliburton County

]]> Rosie Kadwell]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Feasibility Study 
Recreation & Tourism 
Geography 
Environmental Studies]]>
Resulting from Haliburton’s experiences in uranium development, they can be historically viewed as one of several centres of uranium development in Canada. Development began in the 1956 and lasted until 1964, producing 500 000kg of uranium oxide which had an approximate value of $105 000 000. It should be noted that the Haliburton region is once again being considered for uranium development due to the recent surge in uranium prices.

Although there are numerous health risks, the government of Canada still promotes uranium development as sustainable. In addition, a large portion of uranium development occurs on or near indigenous lands causing more issues such as land claims and the ability for a community to oppose development. A possible solution for many of these problems is the precautionary principle (PP) which aims to shift the burden of proof from those who are worried about the potential negative effects to those who advocate for scientific certainty. The hope is that through the implementation of the PP, community empowerment will abound and thus sustainable development can be achieved.]]> Host contacts: Barton, Joan; Ross, Heather]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
The percentage of all participants who felt a particular health services was adequate ranged from a high of 80.4% for emergency services such as emergency room, 911, and EMS (ranked #1) to a low of 19.3% for family physician (ranked #16). The percentage of all participants who indicated a particular health services as an important health service ranged from a high of 96.6 % for emergency services such as emergency room, 911, and EMS (ranked #1) to a low of 21.6 % for services for substance abuse (ranked #16). The three most important services for the future in Haliburton County were identified as emergency services, family physicians, and dental care services. While both emergency services and dental care services were ranked high in adequacy and importance, family physicians were ranked high in importance and low in adequacy. This suggests that the recruitment and retention of family physicians and/or nurse practitioners should be a high priority.]]> Host contact: Hardy, Janice]]> Department: Nursing]]> Department: Geography]]>