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Elliot Lake & North Shore

Greenhouse allows year-round veggie cultivation

Greenhouse allows year-round veggie cultivation

Using state-of-the art design and technology, an all-season greenhouse is now bearing fruit and vegetables, including cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers, in Espanola.
First Nations, Ontario sign political accord

First Nations, Ontario sign political accord

The Chiefs of Ontario and the Government of Ontario have signed an historic Political Accord that will guide the relationship between First Nations and the province.
Manitoulin Brewing Co. introduces first beer

Manitoulin Brewing Co. introduces first beer

Long-time friends who bonded over brewing launch Manitoulin Brewing Co.
Manitoulin beer enters retail market

Manitoulin beer enters retail market

In time for the long weekend, The Beer Store in Little Current, on Manitoulin Island, is making available Swingbridge Ale, the first beer produced by the Manitoulin Brewing Company (MBC).
Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference expands horizons

Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference expands horizons

Sixteen young leaders from across Canada got a good taste of Northern Ontario thanks to the 2015 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.
Four Northern communities in running to host repository

Four Northern communities in running to host repository

Four Northern Ontario communities are in the running to potentially host a deep underground repository for Canada's nuclear waste.
Sagamok, Ionic sign training and employment agreement

Sagamok, Ionic sign training and employment agreement

Ionic Engineering of Lively (outside of Sudbury) and the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation have signed an agreement that outlines how the two organizations will work together to pursue projects in the Sagamok traditional territories and beyond.

Manitoulin fishery expanding

The Purvis Bros. , a fishery based on Manitoulin Island, is getting money to expand aquaculture in Northern Ontario by one millions pounds per year through the purchase and installation of new equipment.
Broadband service expands on Manitoulin

Broadband service expands on Manitoulin

Cell and mobile broadband service, including high-speed internet service, has been expanded on Manitoulin Island. NetCentral Community Communications Network (NetCentral), the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp.
Northern projects benefit from FedNor funding

Northern projects benefit from FedNor funding

FedNor is providing funding for three Northern Ontario enterprises in the areas of mining and agriculture.