Around the North

Struggling greenhouse growers in Ontario received a present from the McGuinty government with the Nov. 9 announcement of a $6 million order for 13.5 million tree seedlings.

Studies into the use of biomass fuel for power generation should enhance Lakehead University's reputation for cutting research in Ontario's growing bio-energy sector. In a Nov.

A group of Northern Ontario architects and engineering firms were recognized for their work in using wood materials in the new Mattawa General Hospital. A joint venture of Larocque Elder Architects Inc. (North Bay), ANO Architects Inc.

Long-haul truckers on the Trans-Canada Highway will get some advance warning when they are approaching some prime moose-crossing territory north of Sault Ste. Marie.

Hauling wood pellets is a growing part of Canadian National Railway's business. The railway said it is “on track” to move 800,000 tons of pellets this year and sees opportunity on the green energy front to haul more in the future.

Sault Ste. Marie's Boniferro Mill Works has received FSC Chain-of-Custody certification. The SmartWood Program of the Rainforest Alliance has certified the hardwood mill for Forest Stewardship Council wood standards. In a Nov.

The North Eastern Ontario Communications Network Inc. (NEOnet) is preparing to celebrate a decade of helping to improve telecommunications infrastructure and related services at a Timmins luncheon on Nov. 26.

FNX Mining Company Inc.'s financial and operating results for the period ending Sept. 30 have shown a consolidated net loss of $58.5 million on revenues of $18.8 million for the Sudbury miner. This brings its year-to-date net loss to $72.

BacTech Mining Corporation's plans to move forward with a bioleach demonstration plant in the Haileybury area are triggering a second public information meeting at Northern College's Haileybury School of Mines on Nov. 26.

With an eye on accommodating new business, the City of Temiskaming Shores is expanding infrastructure in commercial subdivision off Highway 11 with a helping hand from the province.