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Sault steel maker wraps up profitable year

Sault Ste. Marie's Essar Steel Algoma reported a profit of $38.1 million for its fiscal year ending March 31.

Ontario goes smokestack chasing

The Ontario government plans to launch an Industrial Electricity Incentive program next year to entice big industry to expand or relocate here.

Mining gurus gather in Sudbury

Miners, researchers and innovators from around the world are gathering in Sudbury this week for the sixth International Conference & Exhibition on Mass Mining (MassMin).

Missanabie Cree to build modular homes

The Missanabie Cree First Nation is establishing a band-owned company that will produce modular homes for sale to other First Nations. The First Nation, located in the Sault Ste.

Two Northerners with McGuinty's ear

Two Northerners have been named to the provincial government's new Jobs and Prosperity Council.

New forestry award created

A new award has been created to recognize the achievements of young forest professionals in Canada.

Sudbury builders group to recognize excellence

The Sudbury & District Home Builders’ Association is launching a new program to acknowledge the work of the city’s builders, renovators, and associated professions and services.

Truck, bus blitz happens this month

Roadcheck, an annual inspection blitz of large trucks and buses across North America, will take place June 5 to 7 along major highways in Ontario.

Cliffs posts Sudbury smelter jobs

Job seekers can now toss their name into the hat for a job at Cliffs Natural Resources’ ferrochrome processing facility in Capreol. As of June 2, the company is accepting resumes via its website, where a list of positions has been posted.
Influential Women winners announced

Influential Women winners announced

The northwest and northeast winners of the Northern Ontario Influential Women Awards were announced in Thunder Bay, May 31, at the Victoria Inn and in Timmins, June 6, at the Days Inn. For northwest, Dr.