Government

Drawing upon his twin history in business and politics, Temiskaming Shores’ new mayor, Carman Kidd, is hoping to create a welcoming environment for established companies and new entrepreneurs alike.

Ray Mantha has been named as the interim assistant deputy minister of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry's mines and minerals division, effective Oct. 25.

Sault Ste. Marie's Bruce Strapp is the new executive director of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. Sault MPP David Orazietti announced the appointment Oct. 5. Strapp, the current CEO of the Sault Ste.

The Ontario Prospectors Association's (OPA) board of directors is calling for the McGuinty government to amend The Far North Act prior to royal proclamation.

Last week's passage of the highly controversial Far North Act was likened to the creation of a provincial park by Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, following a presentation to the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 27.

Last week's passage of the highly controversial Far North Act was likened to the creation of a provincial park by Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, following a presentation to the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 27.

Despite strenuous resistance from all corners of Northern Ontario, the provincial legislature has officially passed Bill 191, the Far North Act, which will set aside 225,000 square kilometres as "protected areas.

Anger over the province’s handling of the North’s natural resources is rousing an old political hand back into action.

Aime Dimatteo of Sudbury has been appointed the new director general of FedNor. Industry Canada has tapped the executive director of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to lead the federally funded regional economic development agency.

Sudbury, Ontario, May 13, 2010 - The Sudbury branch of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has reached a major milestone. It was 50 years ago today that it opened its doors to entrepreneurs in Sudbury and the surrounding area. www.bdc.ca .