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Temagami officials are looking to break from its tourism past to focus on natural resources and cottage lot development.
Temagami looking beyond tourism

Temagami looking beyond tourism Natural resources, business development being examined Nick Stewart Although tourism has been the area’s mainstay for years, Temagami’s new mayor, John Hodgson, is looking to the region’s rocks and trees not only as scenery but as an economic resource. With a municipal eco



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Tour guide operator promotes Superior adventures
Tour guide operator promotes Superior adventures Guiding the way Ian Ross For years, Lois Nuttall would attend North American motor coach trade shows and listen to endless pitches from tour operators wanting to bring Canadians south to their vacation destination. After listening to one too many spiels, t
Amenities meet conference, event needs
Amenities meet conference, event needs Hampton Inn open for business Lindsay Kelly When the Hampton Inn was constructed in Elliot Lake in 2009, its primary purpose was to serve Elliot Lake Retirement Living by housing visitors contemplating a move to the city. Less than two years later, the hotel is sti
Charter boat excursions appeal to the corporate crowd
Charter boat excursions appeal to the corporate crowd Conventions and cruising Ian Ross The lore and mystery of Lake Superior has always been an incredible draw for tourists. Driving down Red River Road toward Thunder Bay's waterfront with the Sleeping Giant peninsula and Superior's deep blue water loomi
Laurentian Lodge a jewel in the wilderness
Laurentian Lodge a jewel in the wilderness Conferences for nature lovers Lindsay Kelly Tucked into a copse of mature firs just inside the border of the Mississagi Provincial Park, Laurentian Lodge sits nestled in a patch of pristine wilderness, its natural beauty and private location annually attracting vis


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Sudbury group produces film and music resource guide
Sudbury-based Music and Film in Motion (MFM) has created a resource guide for people looking to produce music or films in Northern Ontario.
Northern communities feted for tourism marketing
A pair of Northern Ontario organizations has been recognized for excellence in tourism marketing by the Economic Developers of Ontario.
Sudbury miner-First Nation ink partnership deal
Sudbury miner Quadra FNX and Atikameksheng First Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)in working toward a final partnership deal.
North Bay housing conference slated for May
North Bay is the host city for the upcoming FONOM-MMAH Northeastern Municipal Conference in May.
Taking stock of mining opportunities
A labour needs report on potential opportunities in the mineral industry field in northwestern Ontario will be released this month.
Xstrata confirms merger talks with Glencore
One of the world's leading Swiss-based commodities trade is looking to merge with Xstrata, a Swiss-headquartered international miner, in an all-share merger to become a global mining leader.
Been there, done that, says Ring of Fire Coordinator
Ontario's Ring of Fire Coordinator contends development in the burgeoning James Bay mineral exploration camps is progressing despite an MPP's assertions that Queen's Park is mismanaging provincial oversight of the region.
Chiefs want to electrify their communities
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) said it's time for their northern communities to be connected to Ontario's power grid.
Matachewan miner pours gold in March
AuRico Gold said its Young-Davidson gold project in northeastern Ontario remains on schedule toward pouring its first gold by the end of March.
Ursa suspends Webbwood operations
Operations at the Shakespeare Nickel Mine 70 km west of Sudbury, operated by Ursa Major Minerals, have been temporarily suspended, after the expiration of its processing agreement.