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Lake Nipigon-area First Nation calls for halt to exploration claimstaking

Lake Nipigon-area First Nation calls for halt to exploration claimstaking

Gull Bay First Nation Chief Wilfred King says junior miners are unknowingly staking on future reserve lands
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Building registry could solve Sudbury's derelict structure woes

Building registry could solve Sudbury's derelict structure woes

Various municipalities in Ontario have introduced vacant building registries to address community eyesores
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NOBEEP celebrates a year of entrepreneurial spirit in Sudbury

NOBEEP celebrates a year of entrepreneurial spirit in Sudbury

The Northern Ontario Black Entrepreneurial Empowerment Program began as a way to support people of colour in the North who are hoping to open their own small business
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Feds offering $1.5 billion in funding for clean tech projects

Feds offering $1.5 billion in funding for clean tech projects

Businesses that support clean technology involving critical minerals are encouraged to apply for federal funding
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Thunder Bay council emphasizes economy, housing in strategic plan changes

Thunder Bay council emphasizes economy, housing in strategic plan changes

Concerns that city's plan was thin on economic development and housing nearly forced it back to the drawing board.
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'Terrible problem' with gaps in regional internet service, says Northern mayor

'Terrible problem' with gaps in regional internet service, says Northern mayor

Politicians not convinced province can deliver on high-speed internet across Ontario by late 2025
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Thunder Bay strategic plan charts priorities through 2027

Thunder Bay strategic plan charts priorities through 2027

A 2023-2027 plan identifies truth and reconciliation, safety and wellbeing, prosperity and sustainability as key pillars.
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Marathon converting former mill site into community centre

Marathon converting former mill site into community centre

North Shore town strategizes on upgrading community amenities with its waterfront
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Cruise ship companies show more interest in Lake Superior's north shore

Cruise ship companies show more interest in Lake Superior's north shore

The Lake Superior North Shore Inside Passage is drawing increasing attention
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Immigration pilot expands in Sudbury

Immigration pilot expands in Sudbury

Feds increasing newcomer allotment in last two years of project
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