Around the North

The Ontario Power Authority remains committed to assisting St. Marys Paper in starting a 35-megawatt co-generation plant.

North Bay gas plant flush with power savings A North Bay power plant is receiving $65,000 in incentives under the Union Gas EnerSmart program for actions taken to reduce energy consumption and lighten the plant's environmental footprint.

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) posted a record increase in loans to businesses during its first quarter of 2009-2010.

Plans to almost double the generating capacity at four provincial hydroelectric generating stations on the Lower Mattagami River will be finalized later this year followed by a comprehensive environmental assessment, said Ontario Power Generation (OP

NDP MPP for Timmins-James Bay Gilles Bisson is upset how the Ontario Liberal government is handling public consultation hearings being held across the North on the new Mining Act.

Ottawa is cutting a $2.4 million cheque for waterfront improvements, small business aid in Kenora and for Webequie First Nation to take advantage of opportunities in mineral exploration.

Staff in Premier Dalton McGuinty's office in Queen's Park received an unexpected “gift” August 11 courtesy of a northwestern Ontario tree nursery owner.

Tembec (TSX-CA:TMB) has been named one of Kimberly-Clark's suppliers of the year.

The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts across Canada has dropped from a total of 137,800 units in June to 132,100 units in July, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Two new directors have been appointed to the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation (SACDC) after Jim Marchbank, long-time board member and chairman, has stepped down.