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13 years ago @ Northern Ontario Business - Northern Ontario as a ... · 0 replies · +2 points

David,
I agree, that model of development does suck. A community like Elliot Lake is a notable exception, who found a way to reverse the vacuum for retirement living. Our towns have leaders, they just may be union leaders that coach sports teams. The leaders (private/public/participants) need to come together to develop made in the North solutions. How can we add value for Northern Ontario?
Great article btw,
David Thompson

14 years ago @ CoffeeNate.com - CoffeeNate #27 :: Coff... · 0 replies · +1 points

I would think that McDonalds would be taking away Tim's market share now - since there aren't these dictatorial rules about kicking people out. Also, they have crazy discounts for seniors to purchase muffins with their morning coffee.

14 years ago @ CoffeeNate.com - CoffeeNate #27 :: Coff... · 2 replies · +2 points

My only guess as to the hype is the perceived value of Tim Hortons. It doesn't really appeal to people who want a quality cup of coffee and a comfortable atmosphere, but to those who want it at a cheap price. even though you could buy the same quality of coffee at a gas station, Tim Hortons is quick at delivering it with some variety of baked goods. They do a good job of appealing to the elderly or people who don't have the resources to buy coffee at upscale coffeehouses. There are Tim Hortons in southern ontario that offer espressos - haven't tried it yet though. Tim's corporate probably thinks that it'll take Northern Ontario to catch on that there is better coffee to drink.... We only have one starbucks in a grocery store; and another starbucks hidden in a hotel.

14 years ago @ CoffeeNate.com - CoffeeNate 13 : Kuhlma... · 0 replies · +1 points

Yep, summer is crazy! hopefully they will be down with that.

14 years ago @ CoffeeNate.com - CoffeeNate 13 : Kuhlma... · 2 replies · +1 points

sure nate. sometime this week?

14 years ago @ CoffeeNate.com - CoffeeNate 13 : Kuhlma... · 4 replies · +2 points

Hey Nate!
yes, I was thinking the same thing... about the monotone voice.. its alot different when I see you around singing, humming, talking in different accents or tongues, etc.

I was wondering if you would have a review show where you get a bunch of people together to taste test the coffee and all give a review. I think the best part of coffee is the social.

14 years ago @ CoffeeNate.com - CoffeeNate.com Episode... · 0 replies · +2 points

Hey nate!

I found a local coffee roaster - St. Joseph Island Coffee Roasters - they are going to focus on fairtrade/organic - sjicoffeeroasters@xplornet.com

14 years ago @ CoffeeNate.com - CoffeeNate Episode #3 ... · 1 reply · +2 points

Nate, it turned out great :) glad to see you mentioned ASOPRICOR.

Just to fill people in it's Jose Reyes from Tocaima. His organization ASOPRICOR has been working with the Community Economic & Social Development program at Algoma U in a research partnership for about 3 years now.

15 years ago @ CoffeeNate.com - CoffeeNate Episode #2 ... · 1 reply · +2 points

nate, if you are interested in doing interviews later on...i have a coworker here from colombia who has lots of experience working with groups who produce coffee in colombia, and who are now doing diversified agriculture projects. he has a wealth of knowledge about the effects of monoculture on communities, since he has been working in rural colombia and international organizations for many years. just a thought! he was the one in that video
dave