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 out of an existing relationship between Brock and Pillitteri Estates. Normally, students could work in … Read more
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 work, with a specific focus on operations employing temporary foreign workers,” the minister said in … Read more
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 additional six farms in Niagara, bringing the total farms involved to seven. A Jan. 25 … Read more
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 help local Niagara businesses transform digitally. Students working in the squad program assess a business’s … Read more
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 supply chains were shaken by the unpredictable nature of humans during a health crisis. “We … Read more