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There are many people with a genuine passion for animals, but for Zorra Township resident Jill Parkhill, her love for animals is at an altogether different level. Jill and her family operate Touchstone Farm near Embro and it is the fruition of a years long dream. “I’m from Mississauga and my husband grew up in […]
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Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during the third wave of COVID-19 April 7, 2021 TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a third provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). These
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One of Oxford County’s newest businesses is also one of its most unique. Spectrum Tropicals opened its new distribution centre in Norwich in January, just one of several changes required for the business to stay profitable during the pandemic. Spectrum Tropicals represent 18 different tropical flower farms in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Their
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Braemar Hills Farm adds CSA option for 2021 season By JEFF TRIBE, The Woodstock Local A shared family decision has shifted Jeremy Toth’s focus from MBA to CSA and altered his former practice of meeting clients in an immaculate business suit. “As opposed to covered in dirt in a field,” laughed the banker turned Embro-area produce
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All 34 Public Health Unit Regions to Move into Shutdown April 1, 2021 TORONTO —The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake as a result of an alarming surge in case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the province. The provincewide emergency break
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Ontario Supports the Tourism and Hospitality Sectors during COVID-19 2021 Budget Commits $200 Million to Help Stabilize Tourism Industry and Protect Jobs March 29, 2021 NIAGARA FALLS — The Ontario government is providing an estimated $100 million for a new one-time Ontario Tourism and Hospitality Small Business Support Grant and $100 million for a new
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Aggie Armstrong is one of three Tourism Oxford grant recipients A local artist is hoping to use the winnings from an Oxford County contest to spread the word about art and artists in the area. Aggie Armstrong was recently awarded a three-thousand-dollar grant from Tourism Oxford as part of the “Spark” Mentorships and Grants Program.
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2021 Budget invests $1.7 billion in the second round of payments for eligible small businesses. TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing additional support to eligible small businesses to help with the ongoing costs of the COVID-19 pandemic. Confirmed eligible recipients of the Ontario Small Business Support Grant will automatically receive a second payment equal
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The Magda family are third generation farmers who have turned 130 acres of land just outside of Princeton in Blandford-Blenheim Township, into the leading sedum operation in North America. A small contract from a family friend back in 2006 was the first step in making Sedum Master into a major company delivering their products to
BRIGHT – Snyder’s Family Farm was the winner of the 2020 Innovative Experience Award at the Southwest Ontario Tourism Conference by Heart FM. It’s being honoured for its Physically Distant and Socially Connected Campfires that were introduced last year. Co-owner Meghan Snyder says they have about 24 campfire sites spaced out across four acres for
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Chris Phillips is keeping his family farm going in South West Oxford, but it bears no resemblance to the dairy operation that once graced the property just south of the 401. South West Oxford Hops is the new agricultural operation on Rivers Road. “Back in the 80’s interest rates were a little crazy and we
