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Trade zone designation expected to boost Sault Ste. Marie economy

Trade zone designation expected to boost Sault Ste. Marie economy

Minister says designation will give a 'competitive edge' to local businesses in Northern Ontario border community
Fur Harvesters Auction earns sustainability certification

Fur Harvesters Auction earns sustainability certification

North Bay enterprise meets new traceability standard for wild fur trade
Southern Ontario investors driving up rental prices in Greater Sudbury

Southern Ontario investors driving up rental prices in Greater Sudbury

Neglected properties being scooped up, renovated, by out-of-town buyers drawing local criticism for jacked-up rents
Northern Ontario furrier closing its doors after 113-year run

Northern Ontario furrier closing its doors after 113-year run

Three generations in business, Lafrance Furs' closure marks end of an era
Legislation would reduce cost, time of broadband development

Legislation would reduce cost, time of broadband development

Efforts aim to connect more Ontarians to fast internet speeds
Village Media expands to U.S. with acquisition of The Longmont Leader

Village Media expands to U.S. with acquisition of The Longmont Leader

This marks the first owned and operated site in the United States for the Sault Ste. Marie-based company
Thunder Bay district pandemic lockdown "devastating" for small business, says chamber

Thunder Bay district pandemic lockdown "devastating" for small business, says chamber

Province puts northwestern Ontario Northwest into the grey zone
Business advocacy group pushes back against extended North Bay lockdown

Business advocacy group pushes back against extended North Bay lockdown

Shutdown risks ‘permanent business closure,’ says chamber
Skilled newcomers filling the workforce ranks in Timmins

Skilled newcomers filling the workforce ranks in Timmins

Economic development corporation marks first anniversary of immigration pilot program
Sault Ste. Marie businesses starting to see post-lockdown foot traffic

Sault Ste. Marie businesses starting to see post-lockdown foot traffic

Establishments hanging in there, despite taking a financial hit during latest lockdown phase