A display of maple syrup products (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce)One of the first deals to be announced from the provincial Agri-Food Trade Mission to China involves maple syrup.
Two Chinese companies have committed to buying 2 million dollars worth of Ontario maple products over the next two years.
Last year, Ontario's total global exports of maple products had a total value of 1 point 9 million dollars.
Agriculture Minister Jeff Leal says this deal will open new doors for the sector, building up new markets for Ontario maple syrup and maple products.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
