03 Jun

Rainy River District Regional Abattoir Inc. AGM

RRDAI's Annual General Meeting is on June 3rd at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be help upstairs at the Centra Gas building. Please support the board by attending.

15 Jun

2026 Common Ground Food Forum: Building a Bigger Table: Strengthening our Relations

June 15 - 19, 2026 Lakehead University Orillia Campus 500 University Avenue, Orillia, ON For the first time, key food networks are coming together! These will include: -Canadian Association for Food Studies -Food Communities Network -Common Ground Network -Food Secure Canada Look for our joint Call for Contributions in December! Contact conference organizers at commonground@dal.ca for more information.

19 Jun

Rural Ontario Institute 2026 AGM

The Rural Ontario Institute's annual general meeting is happening Friday, June 19, 2026, from 9:00am - 11:30 am, followed by lunch. For 16 years, we've been committed to developing leaders, informing decision-makers, and strengthening connections across rural and Northern Ontario. Join the ROI board, staff, sponsors, donors, and community partners as we celebrate the achievements of the past year, share our vision for the future, and recognize the leaders who helped us get to where we are today. The event will be a hybrid event. If you will be attending in-person please register below before June 12. Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 Location Hybrid (AOC Centennial Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph, 250 Arboretum Rd. Guelph, ON N1G 2W1) and ZOOM Find registration here: https://www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/events

27 Jun

Rainy River Milk Committee Pancake Breakfast Open House

Come out to the farm! And see where your quality milk comes from. Windy Ridge Holsteins 122 Elstad Rd, Stratton Respond by June 10. Text to save a plate. Donald - (807) 276-9623 Marilyn - (807) 271-3663

22 Jul

OMAFA Webinar: Developing an Export Plan

Join the Government of Ontario for a free webinar on July 22, 2026 at 10:00am, to learn how to develop an Export Plan. This webinar will explain how to build a clear, practical export plan that helps your business enter new markets with confidence and reduce the risks of international growth. Webinar will include - Identifying and assessing the right export markets for your business - Defining clear export goals, readiness, and capacity - Navigating key considerations such as regulations, logistics, and market entry strategies - Turning your export plan into actionable next steps for sustainable growth Date: July 22, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual via Zoom Register here: https://eventmobi.com/website/developexportplanwebinar/registration

05 Nov

Venture North Bay Pitch

Join us. Northern Ontario Angels (NOA) and Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) will co-host Venture North Bay Pitch 2026 on Thursday November 5, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Best Western. Applications will open on May 4, 2026, and closes on June 1, 2026, with four companies selected as finalists. The program is open to companies located, registered, and operating within the districts of Nipissing, Timiskaming, Parry Sound, and Muskoka. Four entrepreneurs will be selected to Pitch to Accredited Angel Investors. Cash prizes will be awarded for the Judges' Choice and Peoples' Choice Award. This event is an excellent networking opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, students and eco-system partners. Purchase your ticket for $30.00 there will be appetizers and a cash bar. Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/venture-north-bay-pitch-tickets-1979736091944?aff=oddtdtcreator

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