Around the North

Sutherland Global Services has donated $11,000 of computer equipment to the Algoma University Foundation. It includes two UPS systems worth $5,000 each, one enclosed rack and four centre post racks.

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre has added a BioProducts Commercialization Specialist to its roster. Bill Ivey has more than 20 years of experience in the biomass energy business and holds an electrical engineering degree.

Abitibi-Bowater is receiving a $1.16 million grant to increase efficiencies at its Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill.

The Hearst Economic Development Corporation and the Nord Aski Regional Economic Development Corporation received $6,225 from the provincial government to support a recent tour by a delegation representing several Finnish companies investigating oppor

The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce recognized their local business and community success stories and individuals at their annual meeting and awards luncheon, Oct. 17.

Essar Algoma Steel is being sued by a Pennsylvania coke supplier for alleged breach of contract, claiming the Sault Ste. Marie steel maker backed out of a $32.5 million contract. Transcor Coke, LLC and its Swiss parent company Transcor Ag filed Oct.

North American Palladium's Lac des Iles Mine in northwestern mine is the latest, and biggest, casualty of plunging nickel and metal prices. The mine will be placed under care and maintenance as of Oct. 29.

Mining suppliers looking to get in the know about sources of government support for exporters may want to catch a special webinar being hosted in partnership between Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and

In recognition of the 7,700 people employed across the nearly 2,000 small businesses across Timmins, city officials have declared the week of Oct. 20 - 24 to be "Small Business Week.

Efforts to create international partnerships to boost biomass at the heart of Hearst have seen a financial hand up from the provincial government.