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Province announces $4M for downtown rebuild, other area projects

Province announces $4M for downtown rebuild, other area projects

The provincial government announced over $4 million in NOHFC grants on Tuesday, with nearly half of that helping to finance a rebuild of Thunder Bay's north core
Government drives job growth across Canada, says Fraser Institute report

Government drives job growth across Canada, says Fraser Institute report

Public sector jobs in Ontario grew more than twice the rate than private sector over three-year span
Feds pledge $1.8M in status quo funds to Northern Ontario Angels

Feds pledge $1.8M in status quo funds to Northern Ontario Angels

Northern Ontario Angels strives to link their network of 400 investors with entrepreneurs throughout Northern Ontario
A champion for Elliot Lake, George Farkouh dies

A champion for Elliot Lake, George Farkouh dies

Former mayor and businessman led an internationally lauded revival from down-and-out mining town to successful retirement community
With new mine coming online, Sudbury MPP urges province to sell vacant Gogama properties

With new mine coming online, Sudbury MPP urges province to sell vacant Gogama properties

France Gélinas wants Infrastructure Minister to free up 20 units for contractor accommodations
Bearskin Lake First Nation pulls the plug on diesel power

Bearskin Lake First Nation pulls the plug on diesel power

Wataynikaneyap Power project now stands at 94 per cent completion
Make immigration program permanent, urges North Bay chamber

Make immigration program permanent, urges North Bay chamber

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is set to expire next year
Marten Falls chief wants housing and water issues fixed ahead of Ring of Fire mining

Marten Falls chief wants housing and water issues fixed ahead of Ring of Fire mining

Bruce Achneepineskum and community won't be satisfied with the 'bare minimum' in consenting to James Bay development
It’s an 'employee market' in Sudbury’s labour pool

It’s an 'employee market' in Sudbury’s labour pool

Better wages, job perks among worker demands as demographics change, says Workforce Planning for Sudbury and Manitoulin
North Bay shopping app developer delivers same-day service

North Bay shopping app developer delivers same-day service

One Red Maple looks to 'level the field' between local businesses and big retailers