Local Food

• Kingston Public Market to offer beer, wine and more locally-sourced food

  Some big changes are in the works to bring Ontario’s oldest outdoor market into the 21st century, including beer and wine samplings with food.

  Consumer

  Apr 26
  
• Effort to grow food for struggling Calgarians hopes for support from new city council

  A non-profit organization that's growing vegetables on unused City of Calgary land hopes to expand with the help of the new city council.

  Consumer

  Oct 18, 2021
  
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• Jam session: A spike in canning popularity during pandemic

  'One of the most important things is make sure you have everything with you because it is really about timing,' said community food cultivator Jill Bishop.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2021
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• Nova Scotia announces $5-million fund for cleaner, efficient farm technologies

  The program will target the use of technologies that will assist the year-round availability of food through such things as improved greenhouse lighting.

  Consumer

  Mar 22, 2021
• Kingston city council to consider food market reform to support local producers

  The City of Kingston is eyeing a number of changes that could benefit local producers; both in the short and long term.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2021
• Pandemic planting: What you can do now to prepare for gardening season

  'Last year and this year more people than ever have been interested in gardening,' said seed and food producer Jill Bishop.

  Environment

  Mar 4, 2021
• Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market changing venues, moving to weekends

  The historic Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market will be changing its format and location in late March.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2021
• Downtown Dining Week in Edmonton aims for busy closing weekend

  Take two of a popular event is just what struggling restaurants need right now.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2020
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• Despite the pandemic and a drought, many Peterborough producers reporting strong selling season

  'I think we are going to be seeing changes in food supply systems over the years,' says David Stewart manager of Peterborough Farmers' Market.

  Consumer

  Oct 2, 2020
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• Moncton Market reopening with crowd limits, face masks recommended

  The popular Saturday shopping spot reopened on June 6 – with the proper precautions in place.

  Consumer

  Jun 20, 2020