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Local Food Act in Committee
1. Local Food Act Reaches Committee The Local Food Act was reintroduced in Ontario by Premier Kathleen Wynne’s government this past March, setting out three primary purposes: To foster success...
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Premier’s Award Recognizes Innovators in Ontario’s Agri-Food Industry
The 2013 edition of the Ontario Premier’s Award for Agri-food Innovation Excellence took place on Monday October 7th at Queen’s Park. Since its inception in 2006, the award has sought to encourage...
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New Brunswick School Cafeterias Cooking With Local Food
via Farm Credit Canada: A success story from the East Coast of Canada sees students in New Brunswick getting a bigger taste of healthy local food while also learning more about how food is prep...
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Upcoming Webinar: Bridging the gap (helping to connect good food with low-income communities)
On October 9th from 12-1pm, Community Food Centres Canada will host a webinar on connecting good food with low income communities. Registration is free and can be completed here. More info. below via ...
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Cornucopia Institute: FDA Food Safety Rules Threaten to Crush the Good Food Movement
Recently introduced regulations from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have drawn criticism from small and medium-scale American farmers. A white paper from the Cornucopia Institute concerning...
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More Info. on Ontario’s Newly Launched Local Food Fund
As reported earlier this week, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced that applications are now open for a new Local Food Fund, which is part of a $30 million investment from the province in sup...
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CBoC Recommends National School Nutrition Program to Combat Student Hunger
A recent report from the Conference Board of Canada, entitled “Enough for All: Household Food Security in Canada,” provides an analysis of food insecurity in Canada. “Food insecurity...
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Oshawa restaurant owner grows food for community
A local businesswoman in Oshawa, Ontario is demonstrating the power of community gardens in fostering a healthier, more ecological local food system. Carol Cavallari is the owner of the Table,...
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Job Opportunity: Cafe Staff at Harvest Noon
Harvest Noon Cafe , a member of the Local Organic Food Co-ops Network (a member of Sustain Ontario), is looking for two individuals to fill the role of cafe staff (see original posting). The Local Or...