Around the North

The municipality of Greenstone is hosting a mining expo in Thunder Bay this spring to showcase development and job opportunities in this rural northwestern Ontario community.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno said revenue sharing from natural resources projects is a “high priority” on the meeting agenda with Ontario's new premier.

The union representing Vale miners in Sudbury said a Ministry of Labour (MOL) report on the death of miner Stephen Perry reinforces the need for increased safety measures to protect workers.

Career diplomat and political strategist Derek Burney has been chosen as the eight chancellor of Lakehead University . “Dr.

Construction permits for the foundation and parking garages for the hotel and two condominiums at Prince Arthur’s Landing were issued by the City of Thunder Bay to Manshield Construction .

Open Dragons’ Den auditions are coming to Timmins Feb. 6. Entrepreneurs from the region have another chance to face the Dragons for a shot at receiving financial backing for their business ventures. The auditions will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Two credit unions in northwestern Ontario have entered into discussions to merge by May 1.

Sault Ste. Marie businessman Gerry Bugyra has been hired as business development manager at the city’s innovation centre. In his new role, Bugyra will work with business incubator clients at the Sault Ste.

Canadore College has signed a memorandum of understanding creating a partnership with all the Northern Ontario colleges including, Confederation College , Sault College , Cambrian College , Collège Boréal and Northern College .

Waubetek Development Corp. is seeking nominees for its 2013 Business Awards, which will be bestowed next fall. Categories include new entrepreneur of the year, business merit, business achievement and youth entrepreneur of the year.