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Collège Boréal’s president retiring

Denis Hubert-Dutrisac, president of Collège Boréal in Sudbury , has announced his retirement. He has served in the role since 2003.

Sudbury building biosolids management facility

Sudbury has entered into an agreement with Toronto-based N-Viro Systems Canada LP to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a $62-million city-owned biosolids management facility.

A celebration of women entrepreneurship

Some of northwestern Ontario most inspiring entrepreneurs and community leaders were celebrated by the PARO Centre at the 2012 Enterprising Women Awards Gala in Thunder Bay , Nov. 15.

FedNor funds First Nation business centre

Sachigo First Nation is receiving $490,000 from FedNor to build a small business centre in the remote northwestern Ontario community. "Today’s (Nov.

Aecon picks up Highway 11-17 four-laning job

Aecon Construction and Materials Ltd. was awarded a $46.3-million construction contract to continue four-laning work between Thunder Bay and Nipigon. Two new lanes will be added from Highway 527, heading east for 13 kilometres.

FedNor Tony airdrops cash on Parry Sound airport

The Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport is receiving $484,650 from FedNor towards the construction of a new hangar and to extend “fire suppression services.” Tony Clement, MP for Parry Sound–Muskoka and Minister for FedNor, made the announcement Nov.

Gowest in mine-building mode

Gowest Gold plans to start building a mine in the Timmins gold camp by the end of 2013. The Toronto miner reported Nov.
Sudbury mining supplier contributes to school campaign

Sudbury mining supplier contributes to school campaign

Don Rastall, CEO and founder of Rastall Corporation in Sudbury , presents Laurentian University 's director of development Tracy MacLeod with a cheque for $100,000.

Wallbridge securing funds for Sudbury exploration project

Wallbridge Mining Company has entered into an agreement with Callinan Royalties to secure capital for its Broken Hammer exploration project.
Fort Frances kraft mill, paper machine shut down

Fort Frances kraft mill, paper machine shut down

Resolute Forest Products announced the indefinite idling of the kraft mill and paper machine number 5 (PM5) at its pulp and paper operation in Fort Frances. The shutdown impacts 239 employees in the northwestern Ontario community.