Around the North

Algoma Central Corporation has completed a refinancing program that will allow it to move forward with its fleet renewal program, as well as the acquisition of Upper Lakes Group Inc.'s interest in Seaway Marine Transport.

The Community Development Corporation (CDC) of Sault Ste. Marie and Area has received a $1.4-million boost from FedNor.

The development of a city-wide strategic and business plan for health research are amongst the priorities of a new study announced for Sudbury.

A government grant from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. (NOHFC) is providing two Sudbury businesses with funds that will allow them to create eight new jobs.

Brigus Gold announced an 80 per cent quarterly increase in gold production at its Black Fox Mine, east of Timmins.

Pioneer Construction was awarded a $5.2 million contract to resurface a 24-kilometre stretch of Highway 11 in northwestern Ontario. The work will take place on section near the junctions of Highways 71 and 613 west of Fort Frances.

The City of Thunder Bay has appointed Michael Smith as its new general manager of the facilities and fleet department.

Canadian National Railway plans to spend $10 million to build more sidings in its Northern Ontario corridor. The rail carrier announced July 19 it was building two extended sidings in the region this year.

Zenyatta Ventures announced the signing of an exploration agreement with Constance Lake First Nation.

Sudbury-based RNA Diagnostics Inc. has received $100,000 towards the development of a RNA Disruption Assay (RDA), an innovative diagnostic product used in cancer management. The diagnostic tool was discovered by Dr.