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Why is Ontario lagging in maple syrup production?

Why is Ontario lagging in maple syrup production?

'We could match Quebec and even exceed it easily because of the number of maple trees in Ontario,” Goodfellow said. “But what we're missing are the people who want to do it'
Sudburian's 'very bizarre behaviour' precedes arrest on Hwy. 17

Sudburian's 'very bizarre behaviour' precedes arrest on Hwy. 17

OPP say they seized an air soft imitation Beretta handgun, two knives, assorted substances – and a crack pipe
THEY WON! Elliot Lake takes top spot in Kraft Hockeyville contest

THEY WON! Elliot Lake takes top spot in Kraft Hockeyville contest

Victory, which includes $250,000 cheque, announced during first intermission of Hockey Night in Canada contest
U.S. Coast Guard wraps up icebreaking work on Great Lakes

U.S. Coast Guard wraps up icebreaking work on Great Lakes

Great Lakes ice cover peaked on Feb. 4 at 23.35%
North Bay's 'Mr. Downtown' dies

North Bay's 'Mr. Downtown' dies

Businessman was 97
French River featured in TVO documentary series

French River featured in TVO documentary series

The French River is the First Canadian Heritage River, and the fact is that both the canoe and this river are essential ingredients to the formation of Canada
Research in Thunder Bay may lead to new mineral deposits

Research in Thunder Bay may lead to new mineral deposits

A Lakehead University team received $2 million to help advance the search for critical minerals
VIDEO: Polar bear cubs and northern lights in the Far North

VIDEO: Polar bear cubs and northern lights in the Far North

Video captures a mama polar bear and two cubs out on the world's longest winter road
Ottawa's approach to First Nations housing 'cost lives' on reserve, says NAN Grand Chief

Ottawa's approach to First Nations housing 'cost lives' on reserve, says NAN Grand Chief

Northern Indigenous leaders see $5-billion shortfall in funding territorial housing, community infrastructure
Reaction mixed as Ontario pledges $5M to retain forest fire workers

Reaction mixed as Ontario pledges $5M to retain forest fire workers

‘This government is choosing PR stunts’: Union representing wildland fire employees calls one-time incentive payment of $5,000 or $1,000 a ‘drop in the bucket’