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Government of Canada investing $386,174 in support for the regional agri-food industry

FedNor has made an investment of $386,174 to support Collège Boréal and the work they are doing to strengthen the agri-food industry in Northern Ontario.
According to the release, the funds will help the college support new and emerging agri-food businesses and organizations by providing access to technical and specialized services and research and development, which generate business expansion and productivity.
The funds will also maintain two skilled positions and will also enable Collège Boréal to hire an agriculture technician.
Additional anticipated benefits include the creation and modernization of two agri-food business incubators while maintaining 14 strategic alliances in agri-food development.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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