Local Food

The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing in 128 apple, tender fruit, and table grape producers across the province to grow more popular and resilient varieties of fruit. The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative, with funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), is supporting these projects through a $4.4 million investment. In Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, the Growing Future Opportunities Initiative is supporting: Up to $50,000 for Apple Springs Orchards in Clarksburg Up to $49,997 for Filsinger’s Organic Ltd...

Katy Stroud started Crust & Crackle Bakery in Sauble Beach in October 2020. She had struggled to find the right food to feed her family which suffers from food allergies and sensitivities. Two years into the business Katy needed extra manpower for help with delivery and prep. Enter her husband Matt. He quit his job as an electrician to help in 2022, and they now both operate the business as their full time jobs. As well as teaching pastry courses...