Economic Development

Sault hires new director of economic development

Rick Van Staveren brings knowledge of North, 25 years of experience to the role

Jan 12, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Ford disappointed small business owners not tapping into government relief funding

Ski hills will remain closed during province-wide lockdown to avoid winter tourism spread of the virus

Jan 8, 2021 2:12 PM Read more >

Extending Northern Ontario shutdown 'slap in the face' for many businesses: MPP

The shutdown's been extended to Jan. 23

Jan 8, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Queen's Park offers forest sector more COVID-19 relief

Province to roll out funding to companies for pandemic safety measures

Jan 7, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Timmins BIA hopeful for retailers to reopen this weekend

Northern Ontario scheduled to emerge from provincially mandated shutdown on Jan. 9

Jan 6, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

FedNor invested ‘unprecedented’ $122M in 2020

Economic development minister vows to continue supporting northern companies for ‘as long as it takes’

Dec 23, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

Small businesses eligible for support funds amid provincial shutdown

One-time grant can be used as business owners see fit

Dec 21, 2020 1:54 PM Read more >

Angel investment guru lands new chair position

Mary Long-Irwin will lead the board of directors at the National Angel Capital Organization

Dec 18, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay boosts grant program for downtown improvements

Revamped Community Improvement Plan will loosen rules around city’s financial incentives for property improvements in core areas.

Dec 17, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Northern Ontario Angels announces new executive director

Dalton MacFarlane will take over the helm on Jan. 4

Dec 9, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >