Growth summit gets mixed reviews Growth summit gets mixed reviews Delegates seek action on Northern Growth Plan Patrick Demers and Lindsay Kelly Attending the Think North II summit and working with delegates from across Northern Ontario marks the halfway point to a successful Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, said Irish guest speaker John
Hyperbole and vitriol over Bill 151 Hyperbole and vitriol over Bill 151
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The McGuinty government's move to fast-track new forestry legislation and hold the final public consultation hearings only in Toronto continues to spark outrage across the North.
Hearings on Bill 151 – Ontario's Forest Tenure Moderniza
New mayor sees success for Temiskaming Shores New mayor sees success for Temiskaming Shores
New partnerships and projects underway
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Drawing upon his twin history in business and politics, Temiskaming Shores’ new mayor, Carman Kidd, is hoping to create a welcoming environment for established companies and new entrepreneurs alike.
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Ray Mantha named MNDMF's interim assistant deputy minister Ray Mantha has been named as the interim assistant deputy minister of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry's mines and minerals division, effective Oct. 25.
Bruce Strapp lands Northern Ontario Heritage Fund's top job Sault Ste. Marie's Bruce Strapp is the new executive director of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
Prospectors call on province to amend Far North Act The Ontario Prospectors Association's (OPA) board of directors is calling for the McGuinty government to amend The Far North Act prior to royal proclamation.
Finance minister compares Far North Act to creation of Algonquin Park Last week's passage of the highly controversial Far North Act was likened to the creation of a provincial park by Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, following a presentation to the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 27.
Far North Act will create “certainty,” says finance minister Far North Act will create “certainty,” says finance minister Finance minister compares Bill 191 to creation of Algonquin Park Northern Ontario Business staff Last week's passage of the highly controversial Far North Act was likened to the creation of a provincial park by Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Dunc
Far North Act passes Despite strenuous resistance from all corners of Northern Ontario, the provincial legislature has officially passed Bill 191, the Far North Act, which will set aside 225,000 square kilometres as "protected areas."
Northern Ontario needs to "wake up" Frustration over the province's handling of the North's natural resources has pushed North Bay's Edward Deibel back into the political arena with the Northern Ontario Heritage Party.
Sudbury's Aime Dimatteo named new head of FedNor Aime Dimatteo of Sudbury has been appointed the new director general of FedNor.
BDC 50th Anniversary - Sudbury The Sudbury branch of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has reached a major milestone.
Not out of the woods yet The onset of true economic recovery is still six to seven months ahead, said Export Development Canada's chief economist Peter Hall.
New Thunder Bay chamber president hustling to grow business Opportunity always knocks to Harold Wilson. That is why the new president and CEO of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is excited about the unlimited potential of the mineral exploration industry in northwestern Ontario.
Sault EDO awarded high professional honour Bruce Strapp is familiar with the feast or famine cycles of the North’s resource-based economy.
More than 700,000 Ontarians unemployed by 2021, says Seneca president More than 700,000 Ontarians will be unemployed by 2021 due to inadequate skills and education says Dr. Rick Miner, Seneca College's president emeritus.
Buy American deal panned, praised in the North The new Buy American deal giving Canadian businesses access to procurement projects through United States' stimulus funding is drawing passionate opposition and praise throughout Northern Ontario and the rest of Canada.
A politician who kept his promise 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.
Thunder Bay chamber hosts inaugural B2B show The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce wants to “grow with the times” with a revamped business-to-business networking show.
Four Northerners to receive province's highest honour Four notable Northern Ontario residents are among the 29 appointees to the Order of Ontario Jan. 28 at Queen's Park.
Paquette resigns from FedNor to spearhead regional health organization FedNor director general Louise Paquette has resigned from the Crown agency to take over the job of CEO of the North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).
Preparation key to handling the HST, says accountant Businesses looking to avoid some of the potential pitfalls associated with Ontario's upcoming Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) need to start planning now, according to Paul Innocente, a certified general accountant with Sudbury's Freelandt Caldwell Reilly.
Former Timmins mayor receives Order of Canada Victor Power’s four decades of public service in Timmins, including a run as the city’s longest-serving mayor, have been officially recognized by his country with an appointment as a member of the Order of Canada.
Home for the holidays, and a job? The Thunder Bay business community wants to permanently lure back some ex-pats visiting for the holidays with some job offers.
Sudbury ranked 50th nationally as best place to do business The City of Greater Sudbury leads the pack of the five major Northern Ontario cities in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business' (CFIB) annual survey of Best Cities to do Business.
Import tariff hampers Thunder Bay manufacturer After five years of fighting an import duty, Thunder Bay's GRK Fasteners will have to wait until early January for a ruling from a Canadian trade tribunal.
G20 Summit moved to Toronto Toronto, not Huntsville, will host the 10,000 or so attendees of the G20 Summit to be held June 26-27.
Sudbury regional leaders rip into Growth Plan for Northern Ontario After the television cameras left and the doors were closed, the gloves came off.
Hope and hesitation in wake of growth plan release Though replete with more than 100 ideas, the preliminary release of the long-awaited Growth Plan for Northern Ontario has stirred excitement over its proposals and hesitation over its lack of detail.
Letter to the Editor: Help is needed on Buy American strategy Mayors across the country are being asked to take the Buy American battle directly to their U.S. counterparts, and we need you to contact your Mayor or Councillor today!
Revenue minister visits Sudbury to tout proposed tax changes The battle over harmonized sales tax made its way to Northern Ontario on Nov. 4. At a press conference in Sudbury in front of the Ontario Road Builders’ Association, Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson spoke about the benefits of a harmonized sales tax (HST) system, which is scheduled to come into effect July 1, 2010.
Aquaculture strategy 'important advance' for Ontario fish farmers There are not too many industries out there that actively push for more government regulation.
Town's future threatened after $55M project dies Smooth Rock Falls is mourning the death of a $55-million value-added project that would have stabilized the town's economic future, the victim of a forestry system where the province's hands are legally tied and big business has little incentive to cooperate.
North Bay mayor continues to rail against 'Buy American' provision North Bay Mayor Vic Fedeli is keeping up his letter-writing campaign to convince a U.S. mayor to buy Canadian goods.
Business confidence, entrepreneurship on the rise More and more small businesses across Ontario are becoming increasingly confident in about their prospects in the coming year, marking a potential sign of economic recovery, says Ted Mallett, chief economist with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Elliot Lake among the best in marketing The northeastern Ontario municipality won a national marketing award in the under $200,000 budget category at the Economic Developers Association of Canada's (EDCO) annual conference in Vancouver, Sept. 24.
Essar Steel Algoma catches break from lenders Essar Steel Algoma announced that lenders holding a majority of the company's $315.7 million (US) senior secured term loan credit have agreed to some changes in its credit agreement to give the company some operating wiggle room.
Expansion of Sault bridge plaza begins this fall Property acquisition and demolition of buildings in Sault Ste. Marie begins this fall to make way for an expansion of the Canada Customs plaza at the International Bridge.
Sault bridge expansion money 'imminent,' says MP Sault Ste. Marie MP Tony Martin said long-awaited federal funding for the expansion of the plaza on the Canadian side of the International Bridge is “imminent.”
New Ontario tax credits to grow Sudbury film and TV industry The provincial government's decision to introduce highly competitive tax credits for film productions in Ontario could prove a "huge incentive" for the Sudbury region's rapidly growing industry, according to local officials.
Two major projects on tap for Red Lake Historically, it's been the Municipality of Red Lake's weakness that it's off the beaten path – being two hours North of the Trans-Canada Highway in northwestern Ontario – but that's changing.
Northern Ontario town supports measure to remove electricity from HST The Town of Kirkland Lake is supporting a southern Ontario municipality in its efforts to make electricity exempt from harmonized sales tax, reasoning it will harm industry.
Home-grown stability Lyle Estill doesn't fashion himself as some kind of sustainability guru. He just knows what's working in his adopted home of Pittsboro, North Carolina.
Kirkland Lake thriving through gold From ATVs to snowmobiles, John Hammell's sports and recreational sales are booming as just one of many signs the town of Kirkland Lake continues to ride the high price of gold.
Elliot Lake cottage, retirement economy needs skilled tradespeople The bustling service economy created by the City of Elliot Lake needs a few willing hands ready to swing a hammer or fix a snowmobile.
Manitoulin harbour lease renewal draws controversy A Great Lakes port on the North Channel of Lake Huron continues to be a flash point for controversy between a Sudbury aggregate materials company and a Manitoulin Island-area First Nation community.
Ottawa invests in Sault invasive species research centre Long-awaited federal money for an Invasive Species Centre in Sault Ste. Marie has finally arrived.
Sudbury mayor responds to industry minister's 'Valley of Death' comment Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement is receiving a backlash from Sudbury's mayor and local MP's after comments he made to a local newspaper.
Tensions rise at Laurentian over possible strike Laurentian University may be locking out its staff soon after it called off contract negotiations.
Northwest entrepreneurship conference set for third year A successful northwestern Ontario entrepreneurship conference will return for a third year this fall.
