Kim McQuhae of Gryphon Ridge Highlands is a rare breed among Niagara’s farmers. In Niagara-on-the-Lake, on 10 acres of land sandwiched between lucrative vineyards, McQuhae is breeding hardy, rustic bulls and cows hailing from the Scottish Highlands.
A new Mexican eatery in Grimsby is now open for takeout and delivery. Photo credit: Andy Walker
Brock University’s oenology and viticulture students can now work a wintertime icewine placement, thanks to a one-of-a-kind co-op program between Brock and Pillitteri Estates Winery. According to Melissa Beamer, manager of talent development and engagement at Brock, the co-op originated …
Read MoreNOTL winery and St. Catharines’ Brock University team up for lessons in science and art
Niagara’s agricultural and farming operations have been put on notice. Ontario labour minister, Monte McNaughton, recently said the region’s agriculture sector “can expect a visit” from ministry inspectors. “We’re proactively going to farms, greenhouses and other locations where agricultural workers …
Read More‘Expect a visit’: Niagara’s farms under scrutiny in COVID-19 enforcement blitz
Since an outbreak of Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) at an unidentified Smithville poultry farm last December, the virus — which is only experienced by poultry, cannot be transferred to humans and does not affect food safety — has spread to an …
In 2020, 49 local small businesses in Niagara received Digital Transformation Grants, while many others accessed help from hired local students to go digital and increase their e-commerce sales. A total of $314,730.00 in funding was provided by Ontario to …
Read More49 local small businesses in Niagara received Digital Transformation Grants
Niagara Region big-box stores were pulled into the province’s enforcement blitz this past weekend.
It may be getting colder out, but stepping inside Rita Pintea’s greenhouse offers a balmy escape from the chill.
Eirene.ca, a low-cost cremation services company has expanded into the Niagara region.
Niagara’s community supported agriculture (CSA) programs were bolstered by a dramatic increase in consumers turning toward locally grown food during the pandemic. The convenience of grocery supermarkets fizzled under daunting line ups, COVID-19 quizzes and occasionally empty shelves as food …
Read MoreCommunity supported agriculture got a boost from the pandemic, but will the surge last?