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Queen's Park must consult First Nation on Ring of Fire
Queen's Park must consult First Nation on Ring of Fire Northern Ontario Business staff Howard Hampton, NDP MPP for Kenora-Rainy River, said the McGuinty government must begin an "open and honest" dialogue with First Nation communities to realize the potential of the 'Ring of Fire' mineral deposits in Ontario's
McGuinty 'two-faced' on mining, says Tory MPP
McGuinty 'two-faced' on mining, says Tory MPP Northern Ontario Business staff The McGuinty Liberals are being "two-faced" on its stand on resource development in Ontario's Far North, said a Conservative MPP. Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, said Dalton McGuinty and his ministers
Apollo Gold to acquire Linear Gold
Apollo Gold to acquire Linear Gold Northern Ontario Business staff The Denver-based Apollo Gold Corporation (TSX: APG), whose Black Fox Mine sits 75 kilometres east of Timmins, has signed a letter of intent to merge with the Halifax-based Linear Gold Corp. (TSX: LRR). Unanimously approved by both boards of dire
Collège Boréal appoints Stéphanie Leclair as director
Collège Boréal appoints Stéphanie Leclair as director Northern Ontario Business staff Recognized for her leadership and continued involvement in the Sudbury community, Stehphanie Leclair will be Collège Boréal's new director of office advancement. Leclair has shown key abilities in project management as well a
Contact North generates up to $16.1M to Northern Ontario: study
Contact North generates up to $16.1M to Northern Ontario: study Northern Ontario Business staff Contact North | Contact Nord, the world's largest distance education and training network, generates between $9.7 million and $16.1 million of economic activity in Northern Ontario, according to a recent study. Cond
HST will hurt Anishinabek households
HST will hurt Anishinabek households Northern Ontario Business staff Anishinabek Nation leaders say the federal government is being dishonest when Ottawa says there will be no negative impact from the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee said a major independent study establishes t
Alberta firm snaps up Timmins' Woodgreen Homes & Trailer Sales
Alberta firm snaps up Timmins' Woodgreen Homes & Trailer Sales Northern Ontario Business staff The Alberta-based ATCO Structures & Logistics has expanded its reach into Northern Ontario following the acquisition of Timmins' Woodgreen Homes & Trailer Sales. The move makes Timmins ATCO Structures &amp
Northwest tourism board president resigns
Northwest tourism board president resigns Northern Ontario Business staff Lori Paras is resigning as president of the North of Superior Tourism Association. In a March 10 media release, the association said Paras has "worked diligently" as president to position the tourism group as a leading regional marketin
Queenston Mining and Vault Minerals agree to merge
Queenston Mining and Vault Minerals agree to merge Northern Ontario Business staff Queenston Mining Inc. (TSX: QMI) and Vault Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: VMI) have entered into an agreement to amalgamate the two companies in an all-stock deal unanimously approved by both companies' boards of directors. The deal will
Sault papermaker to 'curtail' glossy paper production
Sault papermaker to 'curtail' glossy paper production Northern Ontario Business staff St. Marys Paper announced March 8 it will "curtail" production of specialty supercalender paper at its Sault Ste. Marie pulp and paper mill for an indefinite period starting March 12. The No. 5 paper machine is impacted. Com
Study suggests hiring will increase for professionals
Study suggests hiring will increase for professionals Northern Ontario Business staff There may be good news for those in professional occupations in the second quarter, according to a recent report. A net 15 per cent of Canadian executives interviewed for the Robert Half Professional Employment Report say the
Timmins Chamber opens nominations for business excellence awards
Timmins Chamber opens nominations for business excellence awards Northern Ontario Business staff The Timmins Chamber of Commerce has officially begun a call for nominations for its annual Nova Awards, a celebration of business excellence in the region. The event, to be held May 6, will feature winners in 13 ca