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Gates are often used to keep people out, but Parks Canada prefers to invite you in! Gates are often the first interaction a boater has with each lock site; the eager anticipation of approaching the lock; watching for the little whirlpool on the water as the gate first begins to open, and entering the lock chamber that leads to a world of adventure only the boater can design. For these reasons, a fresh gate is part of the unique and picturesque experience visitors have come to...
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An Ontario company has chosen Johnstown to become the first North American site of a recycling operation that uses a unique technology to turn plastics into light diesel oil and natural gas.
Grant Lawson, president of BBL Energy Inc., said the company will take such “dirty” plastic waste as water bottles, food containers like margarine tubs, plastic bags, hospital waste, straws and industrial drums. This plastic is now plugging up landfills because it can’t...
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Fleurish Cannabis Inc. got a licence to grow from Health Canada. The company, which set up shop just outside of Oxford Station, is moving forward with growing cannabis in its 20,000 square foot facility. The licence came through on August 3. Fleurish founder Renée Ellison established the company in 2013. Incoming Chief Marketing Officer Mary Beth Williamson says it’s been a long process getting to this point.  Read the full story .

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It’s not always easy talking to Isabel Bottigoni when she’s working.
As co-owner of the new 1000 Islands Miniature Golf and Driving Range, along with her husband Mike and her sons Mark and Charles, Isabel also pulls double-duty working the front desk – which is a renovated grain bin – handing out balls and putters. In the mornings she typically works all on her own before her grandchildren come to take over the position.
Isabel sat down for an interview...
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May it be weathering the cold temperatures, hiking on the sweltering days or diving in the rough waters, the people of Brockville proved they can still be busy and energetic.
The City of Brockville was recently named the seventh most active city in the country by Expedia.
Listed in the top third of the ranking for all the cities in Canada, Brockville was lauded for its outdoor sports and hiking options.  Read the full story .

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