Tiny retail store offers big promise for area farmers
Area farmers have another option to get their produce and goods to market starting today. Farm2Door, which began in late April as a predominantly ecommerce company, officially opens a retail outlet just outside of Perkinsfield on Balm Beach Road at 1 p.m. “This is pretty exciting news,” said Farm2Door general manager Bart Nagel. “The opportunity […]
Shopping locally, supporting small businesses ‘more important now than ever’
Businesses and organizations across north Simcoe are urging residents to invest in their communities to help the local economy rebound from the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is always important that people shop locally, but it is crucial right now,” said Debbie Levy, a Penetanguishene councillor and owner of The Reading Room bookstore. […]
Lafontaine Iron Werks behind major public art sculptures across Canada
Company makes artists’ ideas, municipalities’ projects come to life Locally, they’re reputed for unique fire bowls, but nationally, their major public art sculptures can be found dotted across the country. Lafontaine Iron Werks (LIW) started small, making maquettes of Ron Baird’s “Spirit Catcher” sculpture in Barrie in 1995. But word of mouth about the company’s […]
North Simcoe farmers ready to launch Farm2Door online store
Farmers are facing an uncertain future amid restrictions caused by COVID-19. “Everyone in local food is hurting right now,” said Bart Nagel, owner of Bulbs of Fire garlic in Tiny Township. In order to keep the wolf from the door, two North Simcoe producers and an IT craftsman have collaborated and are launching Farm2Door on […]
Windlee Farms: The sweetest smell of springtime
This week, we have a special message from the creative minds behind “We Live It, You’ll Love It!” about how the series will continue in these uncertain times and we take a look at a local craft maple syrup producer. Windlee Farms Maple Syrup is located just 5 minutes outside of the Town of Midland, […]
Frustrated by slow internet in Tiny Township? Council working to increase and enhance broadband services
Nearly 70 per cent of properties in Tiny Township don’t have access to the basic internet service levels set out by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission — the other 30 per cent don’t have any internet access at all. “We recognize that we have some unserved and underserved areas in Tiny,” said Mayor George […]
Province dishes out ‘important funding’ to help improve Simcoe North infrastructure
Eight Simcoe North municipalities are receiving a combined $4.1 million in provincial funding to help address infrastructure needs. Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop was in Tiny Township on Feb. 5 to announce the funding, which is divvied out to municipalities annually via the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). “I am committed to supporting our local […]
Mad Cravings: Mad about local food
Sarah and Geoff White left behind the oceans in Halifax for the lakes of North Simcoe and beautiful Georgian Bay to run Mad Cravings when Mad Michael retired. The restaurant continues the delicious, made-from-scratch and locally sourced tradition at the big yellow building in Wyebridge on Highway 93. EDCNS is about growth, attraction […]
Penetanguishene to lead north Simcoe municipal services review
Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay have jointly received $100,000 in government funding to undertake a review of their municipal services. “We are looking at exploring opportunities to make it easier for residents and businesses to access services in a consistent manner, while ensuring we are efficient and cost effective,” said Jeff Lees, chief administrative officer […]