Christmas came early for some North Bay area businesses through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).
Howling with pride is the Ultimate Dawg House in North Bay, a leisure centre for dogs and owners, after receiving $75,000.
The sun won't go down on Bur Oak Resources, designers and installers of solar panel systems, thanks to $34,418 in funding.
Shoreline Office Services in Powassan are the cubicle kings after receiving a cheque for $25,000.
Searching for answers is the Municipality of East Ferris with $20,000 in hand to hire a consultant for a community development strategy.
“Our government is committed to fostering new and sustainable economic development opportunities across the North to create jobs and a stronger economy for all Northerners,” said Northern Development and Mines Minister Rick Bartolucci, chairman of NOHFC.