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Canada will soon fast-forward immigration process for skilled workers

Canada will soon fast-forward immigration process for skilled workers

Starting July 5, newcomers with science, technology, engineering and math experience can apply under Express Entry category-based selection
Thunder Bay Council OKs plan for Victoriaville Mall demo, site redevelopment

Thunder Bay Council OKs plan for Victoriaville Mall demo, site redevelopment

$17.5-million plan to raze south end mall and create new public space
Robinson Huron $10B settlement a ‘game-changing amount’

Robinson Huron $10B settlement a ‘game-changing amount’

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek chief said it’s a good start, but doesn't quite match what is owed
Lithium mine developer selects a Thunder Bay processing site

Lithium mine developer selects a Thunder Bay processing site

Avalon Advanced Materials to repurpose former forestry property to become lithium hydroxide refinery.
Black entrepreneurs thriving in the North

Black entrepreneurs thriving in the North

One year in, the Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program is helping dozens of Black entrepreneurs overcome barriers to success
New Haileybury park will 'have something unique'

New Haileybury park will 'have something unique'

Niska Park is being developed in memory of Nicole Guertin, a well-known Haileybury entrepreneur who died in 2021
Ontario 'well-positioned to decouple from adversarial foreign regimes': finance minister

Ontario 'well-positioned to decouple from adversarial foreign regimes': finance minister

Ontario is ready to cut ties with bad trading partners, according to the province's finance minister
Could airships offer a cheaper, greener supply line for the Far North?

Could airships offer a cheaper, greener supply line for the Far North?

Online panel weighs benefits of innovative tech to lower freight costs, create more equitable access to health care
Massive mining show setting up in Timmins

Massive mining show setting up in Timmins

The Canadian Mining Expo is back June 7-8
Greater Sudbury council forms committee to spur economic growth

Greater Sudbury council forms committee to spur economic growth

Mayor Paul Lefebvre looks to find ‘best way of streamlining and of encouraging investment in Sudbury’