Taking a Bite Out of the International Market

We’ve all been bitten by that most persistent of Muskoka bugs – the Black Fly.  Now we have a reason to celebrate the bug that comes back for more.  In 2005, the Black Fly Beverage Company micro-distillery was the first company in over 100 years to receive a distillery licence in Ontario.

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Creating Jobs and Increasing Demand for Ontario Fruits and Vegetables

Norfolk County sits atop light, sandy soil, where the tobacco leaf once flourished. Now that the industry is less than one-tenth its size at the peak, communities in Tobacco Country are looking for new ways to prosper. The increasing demand for local food is providing many opportunities for both producers and food processors.

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Building Physically Active Communities One Brick at a Time

Ontario is witnessing a significant decline in physical activity amongst the population and for the first time in a generation we are seeing a growing number of obese teens and adults. That’s why investments in recreation facilities is so important for Ontario communities.

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