Latest News from NorthernOntarioBusiness.com http://www.northernontariobusiness.comSat, 18 May 2013 10:01:12 EDT30en-usCopyright 2009, NorthernOntarioBusiness.com A familiar structure in Callander is finally getting a much-needed refurbishment. Matching contributions totalling $1.4 million from the federal and provincial governments, and the municipality, will be used to repair the government dock. The L-shaped structure has been a part of the community for 110 years. “It is an icon,” said Mayor Hec Lavigne. “People... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/05/110-year-old-dock-gets-much-needed-repairs.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/05/110-year-old-dock-gets-much-needed-repairs.aspx8 May 2013 1:47:35 EDT Products manufactured in a nondescript downtown New Liskeard building are being shipped across North America.It’s not a secret, but some people might be surprised to find that a brand of subfloor tiles and wall panels originate in the community.OvrX Manufacturing produces the Barricade basement insulation system, which consists of rigid Styrofoam (supplied by Dow) bonded to... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/05/New-Liskeard-flooring,-wall-product-hits-box-shelves.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/05/New-Liskeard-flooring,-wall-product-hits-box-shelves.aspx8 May 2013 11:28:56 EDT As March approached, everyone in Elliot Lake was eager to see the construction of the new shopping mall get started, but Mother Nature had other ideas in mind.J.I. Enterprises had to halt site preparation after winter—longer and harsher than anticipated—decided to stick around and throw a wrench into plans. Blasting had to be... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/05/Weather-postpones-Elliot-Lake-mall-development.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/05/Weather-postpones-Elliot-Lake-mall-development.aspx8 May 2013 11:09:46 EDT When the puck drops at the home opener for the North Bay Battalion, Oct. 11, it will be in a new-looking Memorial Gardens. A $12-million renovation project is expected to get underway in early May, and will upgrade the 60-year-old facility by expanding its capacity. The Ontario Hockey League’s Battalion is relocating from Brampton... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/05/North-Bay’s-main-arena-undergoing-renovation.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/05/North-Bay’s-main-arena-undergoing-renovation.aspx7 May 2013 10:16:52 EDT Dalcon Enterprises was awarded a $4.4-million contract to replace the Blackwater River Bridge near Beardmore in northwestern Ontario.The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines said the project, near the junction of Highways 11 and 580, will create about 40 jobs.Work is scheduled to begin this ... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/04/Beardmore-bridge-contract-awarded.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/04/Beardmore-bridge-contract-awarded.aspx26 Apr 2013 4:32:51 EDT The federal government is accepting applications for the fifth round of the P3 Canada program.P3 Canada helps funds public infrastructure projects in communities across the country. PPP Canada's focus in round five will be on public infrastructure projects that promote jobs and stimulate economic growth.PPP Canada will give priority to public infrastructure projects in the following... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/04/Round-five-of-infrastructure-funding-announced.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/04/Round-five-of-infrastructure-funding-announced.aspx19 Apr 2013 10:01:44 EDT Spring is in the air and the Ontario government is awarding contracts for bridge work across Northern Ontario.East of Dryden, two construction contracts have been awarded to replace three highway bridges on the Trans-Canada Highway in northwestern Ontario.L.H. North has been awarded a $5.2-million contract to replace the Little Wabigoon River and Melgund River bridges. Nor... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/03/A-bridge-building-palooza.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/2013/03/A-bridge-building-palooza.aspx21 Mar 2013 4:27:10 EDT A waterfront redevelopment project in Sturgeon Falls is being touted as a means to enhance tourism and stimulate the downtown core.The $10-million Minnehaha Bay project, which is nearing completion, includes a 6,700-square-foot building, new boat slips, a boardwalk and outdoor ampitheatre.“The entire objective, when we looked at this project, was to stimulate tourism by increasing... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/09/Sturgeon-Falls-redevelops-bay-area.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/09/Sturgeon-Falls-redevelops-bay-area.aspx17 Sep 2012 4:38:04 EDT A slew of coming new industrial development has the Town of Atikokan rolling out the welcome mat to investors. The sleepy northwestern Ontario town of 3,300 is making early preparations to host one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines. The municipality has released an accommodations study to entice builders to beat a path down Highway 11... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/09/Atikokan-showcases-itself-for-new-construction.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/09/Atikokan-showcases-itself-for-new-construction.aspx10 Sep 2012 11:24:54 EDT Though Sudbury's construction industry is expecting another busy year, its growth is tempered by looming shortages of skilled tradespeople.“We are expanding constantly and it will be another record year,” said Denis Shank, executive director of the Sudbury Construction Association. “But we are dealing with a worker shortage right now.”When bidding on construction projects in the North,... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/Construction-industry-seeks-skilled-tradespeople.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/construction/Construction-industry-seeks-skilled-tradespeople.aspx29 May 2012 9:42:46 EDT