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Stuck in stalemateStriking Steelworkers Local 6500 members voted decisively in favour of rejecting Vale Inco's proposed contract. (Photo by Marg Seregelyi) By: Northern Ontario Business staff

Stuck in stalemate Steelworkers vote “no” to new contract deal Northern Ontario Business staff Vale Inco spokesman Steve Ball says he is not surprised United Steelworkers Local 6500 voted 88.7 per cent “no” on March 11 to a five year contract that would send employees back to work. “We are disappointed, but not

Updated: Steelworkers vote 88.7 per cent against contract proposalLocal 6500 member Blair Patterson burns a contract proposal from Vale Inco in a fire barrel in the parking lot of the Caruso Club, March 11. The union rejected the proposal by 88.7 per cent. (Photo by Heidi Ulrichsen) By: Northern Ontario Business staffSteelworkers vote 88.7 per cent against contract proposal Northern Ontario Business staff United Steelworkers Local 6500 members voted 88.7 per cent against a contract proposal from Vale Inco at two meetings held at the Caruso Club, March 11. The offer was made by Vale Inco last weekend after more than a week
New Sault solar panel operator has Spanish connectionHeliene Canada Inc. plans to open a 40-person plant in Sault Ste. Marie this summer. By: Ian Ross

New Sault solar panel operator has Spanish connection Ian Ross Sault Ste. Marie is entering the North American solar panel supply chain market in a big way using some leading-edge European-style technology. Heliene Canada Inc., a start-up solar module company, is quickly moving to set up a manufacturing plant

Turning waste into bio-valueResearch scientists at Laurentian University are looking to develop microalgae on mining grounds for use as biodiesel feedstock and health industry biochemicals. (Photo supplied) By: Nick Stewart

Turning waste into bio-value Pilot plant to grow microalgae on mining lands Nick Stewart Northern Ontario mining lands may one day also serve as active producers of microalgae for biofuel and health-industry biochemicals, if researchers from Laurentian University and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine have t

First Nations prosper through energy projectsBillions of dollars worth of work along the Mattagami River, including the Wawaitin Generating Station, is providing local First Nations with big economic opportunities. 	(Photo supplied)  By: Ian Ross

First Nations prosper through energy projects Moose Cree First Nation, Wabun Tribal Council see hydro-related success Ian Ross The Moose Cree First Nation have hit upon the secret to true independence. The community is shaking out the final details of a $2.5 million landmark deal struck with Ontario Power Gener

A politician who kept his promiseOutgoing North Bay mayor Vic Fedeli is credited for infusing city hall with an entrepreneurial spirit in spearheading a prosperous era of community development. (File photo) By: Ian Ross

A politician who kept his promise North Bay’s Vic Fedeli gives up the mayor’s chair this fall Ian Ross Vic Fedeli had no intention of being North Bay’s mayor-for-life. He has made good on one of his first promises when elected mayor of the Gateway City in 2003, that he was a two-term guy. After seven years in

North Bay gets starring role A farmhouse in Powassan and other sites in the North Bay area were filming locations for a psychological thriller, Oliver Sherman. (Photo supplied by the City of North Bay) By: Ian RossNorth Bay is pulling all the players together to attract more film productions to the Gateway city.

Rural communities vie to be sustainable licence holdersGranting approval for Crown land harvesting will allow northwestern communities to develop value added initiatives. (Photo supplied) By: Kelly LouiseizeFrustration is mounting as three communities vie to be the new sustainable licence holders (SFL) for the Crown land surrounding Marathon, Manitouwadge and Pic River.



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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