Around the North

The Laurentian School of Architecture in Sudbury has selected Toronto-based firm Levitt Goodman Architects Ltd. to design the school, which will be located in downtown Sudbury.

Four Thunder Bay businesses are teaming up to offer risk protection services for industry. Thunder Bay Insurance, Focused Wealthcare, Buset & Partners and Safety Net Security are collaborating to form LYNX.

OxyContin abuse is ravaging the remote Far North community of Marten Falls First Nation. A team of health professionals, including from Health Canada, are starting the planning for a clinical withdrawal program in the community.

Ontario's forestry sector faces a tough year in 2012, said a B.C. industry expert, but he expects it to rebound starting in 2013.

An owner of a Lake of the Woods cruise ship said new developments will keep his vessel based on the Kenora waterfront. In a Sept.

Small- and medium-sized business (SME) emerged as champions in the last recession, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Thunder Bay International Authority recorded a monthly passenger traffic record in August. With 67,092 passengers in August, up 1.

A busy forest fire season in the North has meant a profitable quarter for Discovery Air. The Yellowknife-headquartered aviation services company announced strong results in its second quarter statement.

AbitibiBowater received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for the Black Spruce and Dog-River Matawin Forests, north of Thunder Bay. The 2.5 million hectares of forest stretches from Quetico Provincial Park to Lake Nipigon.

Two consultants hired by the Municipality of Greenstone pick Greenstone as the perfect place to host the Ring of Fire chromite refinery. A Sept.