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Ontario to permanently set speed limits on some highway sections at 110 km/h

Ontario to permanently set speed limits on some highway sections at 110 km/h

The province launched a pilot project in 2019 to boost the speeds on certain areas of highway across the province, and The Canadian Press has learned that those speed limits will now be made permanent as of April 22
Thunder Bay economic development on the hunt for a new leader

Thunder Bay economic development on the hunt for a new leader

Eric Zakrewski to leave Community Economic Development Commission this summer
Province announces flurry of funds for the North

Province announces flurry of funds for the North

Forestry, agriculture, tourism among industries to benefit from millions in funding
Northern Ontario Exports Program notches its first decade helping companies hit new markets

Northern Ontario Exports Program notches its first decade helping companies hit new markets

The Northern Ontario Exports Program has been operating out of the City of Greater Sudbury for 10 years and has funded 86 projects thus far
Provincial funds to help boost Wiky tourism

Provincial funds to help boost Wiky tourism

Development continues on tourism initiatives on Manitoulin and in Killarney
Feds announce $1.15M for resources to support Black entrepreneurs

Feds announce $1.15M for resources to support Black entrepreneurs

Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program launched by Afro-Heritage Association of Sudbury
New $27M innovation and learning centre opens at Health Sciences North

New $27M innovation and learning centre opens at Health Sciences North

Sudbury facility will provide state-of-the-art training for medical professionals
Popular Toronto party boat is moving permanently to the Sault

Popular Toronto party boat is moving permanently to the Sault

Lock tours and charters expected to start this summer
Proceeds from hotel levy supporting Timmins snowcross event

Proceeds from hotel levy supporting Timmins snowcross event

Municipal accommodation tax (MAT) took effect in 2019
Cambrian College relaunching hospitality management program

Cambrian College relaunching hospitality management program

Two-year diploma program starts at Sudbury campus in May