Around the North

Statistics for the past 10 years show northwestern Ontario had a net gain in jobs of 4.4 per cent between 1991 and 2000. The figures are for an area spanning from the Manitoba border to White River.

Kenora's Internet presence was pushed in a new direction by a community planning session recently.

The Ontario Metis Aboriginal Association (OMAA), based in Sault Ste. Marie, has received a $75,000 contribution from the federal government for the continued operation and maintenance of its Aboriginal Business Service Network (ABSN) host site.

The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce held its sixth annual banquet and business awards recently, recognizing the efforts of the local business community.

Implementing the recommendations in an industrial land study approved by Sault Ste. Marie city council will take a number of steps.

The City of North Bay has expressed some interest in teaming up with Sault Ste. Marie to conduct a regional study on a transpolar air cargo initiative. The mayor and city planner of Sault Ste.

Northwestern Ontario's two coal-burning energy plants are not expected to see any major changes under stricter standards for emissions that cause smog and acid rain.

The Dryden Chamber of Commerce is aiming to do a better job of marketing its members to tourists.

The sale of Dryden Hydro to Hydro One is nearly complete. The Ontario Energy Board has approved the sale and it should be completed this summer. The $3.64-million deal comes with guaranteed employment and seniority for city hydro employees.

About 50 science exhibits designed by Sudbury's Science North Enterprises were shipped overseas in late March destined for a new science centre in Glasgow, Scotland.