Ontario is hoping to find a home for more of its agri-food products during an upcoming trade mission to China. ...
Category: Rural and North
‘Poultry is safe to eat’ despite bird flu outbreak, Leal says
In wake of Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirming the presence of avian influenza on a turkey farm near Woodstock, the agriculture minister says stakeholders are being urged to be vigilant about biosecurity. ...
Ontario commits to annual $120 million NIER program funding
After twice extending the program, Ontario has announced it will commit to $120 million in annual funding for its Northern Industrial Electricity Rate Program. ...
Heard: Premier Gold buys mine stake in Nevada, now partners with Barrick
Premier Gold Mines Ltd., based in Thunder Bay, has acquired a 40 per cent stake in a Nevada mine project for US$20 million that puts it in partnership with Barrick Gold Corp. Under the deal, Premier will also transfe ...
Farm groups urge swift passage of crop insurance bill
The committee was told that expanding the agricultural products that can be covered by production insurance is 'absolutely necessary' in a volatile marketplace ...
Seen: Ottawa spends $5.3 million for passenger rail service in Northern Ontario
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Seen: Ottawa gives small grant for Grand River fisheries project
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Seen: Ottawa provides $1.1 million to fertilizer industry
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Heard: Transportation Ministry to seek new Kenora highway services provider
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Seen: Province provides $4 million for northern Ontario wood pellet plants
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