Latest News from NorthernOntarioBusiness.com http://www.northernontariobusiness.comWed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:34 EDT30en-usCopyright 2009, NorthernOntarioBusiness.com 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 Gallagher. But for most listening to his presentation, it certainly didn't feel that way. Nearly 500 people representing communities... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Growth-summit-gets-mixed-reviews.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Growth-summit-gets-mixed-reviews.aspx4 Jul 2011 1:54:47 EDT 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 Modernization Act -- will be held in Toronto, April 11 and 13. These are the final hearings... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Hyperbole-and-vitriol-over-Bill-151.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Hyperbole-and-vitriol-over-Bill-151.aspx6 Apr 2011 10:48:11 EDT 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.With a mining-related population boom set to hit the northeast and Kirkland Lake straining to determine how to adapt its infrastructure, Temiskaming... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/New-mayor-sees-success-for-Temiskaming-Shores.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/New-mayor-sees-success-for-Temiskaming-Shores.aspx16 Mar 2011 11:37:46 EDT 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.  Mantha currently serves as executive director of the Ministry of Transportation's provincial highways management division. He takes over the spot formerly held by... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Ray-Mantha-named-MNDM-s-interim-assistant-deputy-minister.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Ray-Mantha-named-MNDM-s-interim-assistant-deputy-minister.aspx7 Oct 2010 12:44:25 EDT Sault Ste. Marie's Bruce Strapp is the new executive director of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.  Sault MPP David Orazietti announced the appointment Oct. 5.Strapp, the current CEO of the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, replaces Aime Dimatteo of Sudbury who vacated the position in June to take... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Bruce-Strapp-lands-Northern-Ontario-Heritage-Fund-s-top-job.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Bruce-Strapp-lands-Northern-Ontario-Heritage-Fund-s-top-job.aspx5 Oct 2010 11:41:07 EDT 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.  The OPA is concerned the passing of the act will cripple exploration and related economic development in Ontario's boreal forest lands, according to a Sept. 30 press... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Prospectors-call-on-province-to-amend-Far-North-Act.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Prospectors-call-on-province-to-amend-Far-North-Act.aspx1 Oct 2010 3:37:49 EDT 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.“It's all about how we develop the mix of development moving forward and how... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Finance-minister-compares-Far-North-Act-to-creation-of-Algonquin-Park.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Finance-minister-compares-Far-North-Act-to-creation-of-Algonquin-Park.aspx29 Sep 2010 9:12:44 EDT 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.“It's all about how we develop the mix of development moving forward and how... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Far-North-Act-will-create-“certainty,”-says-finance-minister.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Far-North-Act-will-create-“certainty,”-says-finance-minister.aspx28 Sep 2010 3:25:12 EDT 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."  The following are press releases issued by both the Ministry of Natural Resources, which supported the act, as well as the... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Far-North-Act-passes.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Far-North-Act-passes.aspx23 Sep 2010 2:40:14 EDT Anger over the province’s handling of the North’s natural resources is rousing an old political hand back into action. North Bay’s Edward Deibel, once the face of the Northern Ontario Heritage Party (NOHP), is looking to revive his long-dormant efforts.Though he never secured a single seat, Deibel’s first efforts to... http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Northern-Ontario-needs-to--wake-up-.aspx http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/government/Northern-Ontario-needs-to--wake-up-.aspx11 Jun 2010 12:12:58 EDT