Around the North

Tembec reported a net loss of $10 million in its first quarter, ending the end of December, on consolidated sales of $376 million.

Canadian entrepreneurs started the new year with a healthy boost of optimism, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The Business Barometer® index jumped three points to 65.7 in January.

Women of Aboriginal descent are being invited to participate in a one-day workshop on business basics. Hosted by the Waubetek Business Development Corp. and Sudbury’s Regional Business Centre, Aboriginal Women Business Day will be held Feb.

The Sault Ste. Marie Airport has shattered records in 2012, posting new highs for both passenger and aircraft traffic. Passenger traffic reached an historical record since the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corp. took over ownership in 1998.

In order to meet the needs of a qualified workforce, Canadore College ’s Board of Governors passed a motion to deliver a new Applied Management Certificate program at its January meeting.

Northern College unveiled its 2013-2016 strategic plan to members of the public. The plan outlines the college’s vision, mission and strategic directions for the next three years and will come into effect on April 1, 2013.

Xstrata Nickel in Sudbury and Mine Mill Local 598/CAW reached a tentative deal for a new collective agreement, Feb. 1. Although union's agreement expired at midnight Jan.

Brian Davey was introduced Jan. 31 as the new executive director of the Thunder Bay -based Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF). He moves up from his position as a special initiatives advisor in the not-for-profit organization's resource services.

A fully-integrated mining industry has given Canada a global “competitive edge,” said the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in a report released Jan. 30.

The Ontario Business Confidence Index shows that 72 per cent of Ontario businesses are confident in their own outlook with 60 per cent planning to expand over the next five years.