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Mushroom producer looking to commercialize crop

Mushroom producer looking to commercialize crop

Dr. Jack Hay believes the next cash crop for Northern Ontario lies not in open fields basking in sunshine, but along the dark forest floor in the decaying, eroded wood of fallen logs.
Northern vodka tempting seasoned palates

Northern vodka tempting seasoned palates

From its family-oriented operation to the label’s loon graphic, everything about Rheault Distillery’s Loon Vodka exudes Canadiana. But the response from critics and connoisseurs alike suggests its pedigree is world-class.
First Nation caterer lands mine camp contract

First Nation caterer lands mine camp contract

A First Nation caterer has struck gold after teaming up with an international food and beverage provider.
Sault-area lodge offers pristine getaway

Sault-area lodge offers pristine getaway

Following major renovations, Stokely Creek Lodge is being promoted as an ideal conference and convention facility
Manitoulin hotel offers modern amenities for changing industry

Manitoulin hotel offers modern amenities for changing industry

Opened this spring, the Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre is the first hotel to be built on Manitoulin Island in a century.
Grant Farms rapidly expands

Grant Farms rapidly expands

The Grant Farms ’ sprawling grain elevator facility north of New Liskeard is an impressive sight. What’s even more impressive is that nothing was there just a few years ago.
Funding programs for farmers change focus

Funding programs for farmers change focus

Some farmers are finding it harder to access government funding programs since their focus has changed over the years. Temiskaming District farmer Kevin Runnalls said the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp.
Manitoulin stable owner gets eco-friendly

Manitoulin stable owner gets eco-friendly

Kyla Jansen's farm didn't become environmentally friendly by design. But when you live in a rural area where services are limited, adaptability is your best asset.
Providence Bay abattoir to process Manitoulin meats

Providence Bay abattoir to process Manitoulin meats

Over the last 16 years, beef production on Manitoulin Island has dwindled dramatically, thanks to a tangle of prohibitive food safety regulations and expensive off-Island shipping costs.
Blue Goose revitalizing Manitoulin ag industry

Blue Goose revitalizing Manitoulin ag industry

Kevin Reed’s ardour for Manitoulin Island was cultivated from a young age, as he spent successive summers growing up on its rocky shores.