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FedNor supports local initiatives program (5/02)

The Nord-Aski Regional Community Economic Development Corp. (CFDC) of Hearst, and the local initiatives program will both benefit from money provided by FedNor.

Partnerships needed to retain youth, study says (5/02)

With youth population across northeastern Ontario expected to decline by nine per cent over the next decade, better relations must be cultivated between area schools and industry to keep youth in the North.

Million-dollar upgrades to water system planned (5/02)

Nipissing can now make changes and upgrades to their water system thanks to provincial and federal funding of over $1.1 million. Both governments are each providing $588,180, which will be matched by the city, to bring together a total of $1.

Hotel, resort development planned (5/02)

A group of private investors intend to capitalize on the spectacular vistas of Lake Superior Provincial Park, north of Sault Ste. Marie, with plans for a hotel and condominium resort.

Death of miner under investigation (5/02)

A highly toxic gas may have caused the death of an Inco Ltd. employee while he was working at the Copper Cliff nickel refinery two months ago. A 50 year-old man died suddenly on March 25 after his last shift at the refinery.

Northeastern cancer centre construction resumes (5/02)

The Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre received a $6.7-million cash infusion to help counter escalating construction costs. The money will be used to pay for construction costs, which rose from $22 million to $27.

Rail spur expected to address traffic jam issue (5/02)

Long traffic tie-ups at Sault Ste. Marie rail crossings may be a thing of the past with a deal struck between Canadian National Railway and Algoma Steel to build a $1-million rail spur.

Lumber dispute tops list of issues NOMA president intends to address (5/02)

The new president of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, Ingrid Parks, has four issues she would like to pursue during her term. Parks, a Kenora councillor, says the softwood lumber dispute tops her list.

Province kicks in funding for videoconferencing network (5/02)

A $66,000 provincial investment will help First Nations and Aboriginal associations across the North share knowledge and expertise to provide better local services to their communities.

Municipalities to collect on $9 million in fines (5/02)

Northwestern Ontario businesses that have not paid fines for provincial offenses could soon have a bill collector knocking on their doors.