Around the North

Crowflight Minerals Inc. announced it has received $30 million of private placement proceeds from the financing that was announced on Jan. 27, 2011. The company has signed subscriptions for 600 million Units at a subscription price of $0.05.

Kinross Gold Corporation announced on March 7, the appointment of Paul H. Barry as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. Barry replaces Thomas M.

Superior Helicopters Canada Inc. has been awarded a two-year contract with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), according to a Feb. 17,, 2011 company press release. Superior Helicopters is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Discovery Air Inc.

Quadra FNX Mining reported its 2010 earnings of $173 million compared to 2009 earnings of $81 million, according to a Feb. 28, 2011 news release.

Porter Airlines is increasing flights on its Thunder Bay – Toronto City Airport route, from three daily round trips to five.

The Northern Growth Plan is a planning document marking six key areas.

Thomas Dodds will be the new chief executive officer for the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation starting April 4, 2011.

Nickel producer Liberty Mines announced plans to begin an 8,000-metre drill program for early March 2011, according to a Feb. 25 press release.

The Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) recognized the contributions of community organizations and leaders at their Ontario Forest Sector Champion Awards celebration on March 2, 2011. The event was also OFIA’s 68th annual meeting.

Grand & Toy welcomes customers to its new Office Solutions showroom, reflecting the company's move to offer an experiential environment when choosing office interiors and equipment.