Rural and North News

1. Bruce County Cheese Maker Creates New Products And Jobs

   Pine River Cheese and Butter Co-operative is entering the healthy snack market.

   March 18, 2010 1:30 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
2. Madoc Cheese Maker Gets Boost

   With the help of provincial funding, Ivanhoe Cheese is making environmental upgrades at its facility to exceed current standards and protect the province's drinking water.

   March 17, 2010 10:30 AM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
3. Sweet Expansion Opportunity for Ontario Cookie Company

   The sweet smell of expansion is in the air for Hollandia Bakeries, thanks in part to provincial funding.

   March 16, 2010 2:30 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
4. Milford Cheese Maker Gets Boost

   Black River Cheese, with the help of provincial funding, is making environmental upgrades at its facility to exceed current standards and protect the province's drinking water.

   March 12, 2010 10:30 AM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
5. 
   500 New Jobs Coming To North Perth

   The McGuinty government is helping turn a former Campbell's Soup factory into a poultry processing plant in Listowel as part of its Open Ontario Plan.

   March 11, 2010 11:00 AM | Office of the Premier
6. Supporting Local Producers In Quinte Area

   A new bakery-café and a farming education centre are coming to Belleville.

   March 9, 2010 9:00 AM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
7. 
   Speech From The Throne Launches Open Ontario Plan

   Ontario will create jobs and strengthen the economy by exporting clean-water technology and strengthening postsecondary education for all Ontarians.

   March 8, 2010 2:00 PM | Office of the Premier
8. 
   Speech From The Throne - Open Ontario Plan

   Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, people of Ontario.

   March 8, 2010 2:00 PM | Office of the Premier
9. Bringing Best Business Practices To Farming

   Ontario producers are encouraged to "take a new approach" to farm business management as a result of the governments' investment in the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI).

   March 5, 2010 4:47 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
10. Prescott-Russell Dairy To Expand Cream Cheese Business

    More high-quality cream cheese produced from cow and goat milk will soon be on sale in Ontario and Quebec.  

    March 5, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
11. Supporting Artisan Cheese Maker In Northumberland

    Empire Cheese and Butter Co-op is making environmental upgrades at its facility to exceed current standards and protect the province's drinking water.

    March 1, 2010 10:00 AM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
12. Premier's Remarks To The Rural Ontario Municipal Association And The Ontario Good Roads Association

    Distinguished guests,

    Ladies and gentlemen,

    Friends.

    I especially want to thank all of you, for not only being leaders in your community, but for working with each other through the O-G-R-A and ROMA to build a better Ontario.

    February 24, 2010 5:00 PM | Office of the Premier
13. Turning Kenora into a Premier Tourism Destination

    Kenora is taking another step towards becoming a tourism hot-spot for Ontario, Canada and abroad by rejuvenating their downtown and harbourfront areas.

    February 23, 2010 12:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
14. Blind River "Growing" Its Own Nurses

    Blind River District Health Centre (BRDHC) is establishing a two-year practical nursing program called "Grow Your Own Registered Practical Nurse."

    February 19, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
15. Caledonia Revitalizing Downtown Area
    The community of Caledonia is developing market-based, downtown revitalization plans with assistance from the Province.
    February 19, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs