Around the North

Porter Airlines marked the start of service to Timmins Jan. 16 with a reception at Timmins Victor M. Power Airport for the inaugural flight from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Northwestern Ontario community leaders want to hear the inside dope on what Quebec has planned for the development of its Far North.

Dryden's chief economic development official has abruptly resigned. Vicki Kurz submitted her resignation to the City of Dryden, Jan. 9, saying she's going back to the private sector.

A Thornhill, Ont. junior miner has come out swinging against an Ontario Superior Court decision that temporarily halted exploration in northeastern Ontario. Solid Gold Resources fired back at Justice Carol Brown's Jan.

Thunder Bay International Airport posted a record year in passenger traffic in 2011. In a Jan.

It may not be Sin City, but Township of Nipigon officials want to come up with a catchy marketing tag line to encourage tourists to stay and play.

The Ontario government is introducing a new campaign to expand markets for Ontario wood products, which encourages Ontarians to buy local.

Stantec has donated $50,000 to the Fondation du Collège Boréal, which supports scholarships for students.

Stakeholders will meet on Feb. 20 to determine the future of Quadra FNX.

Traffic on the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie hit a nine-year high in 2011, with nearly two million crossings, although truck traffic was down.