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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
Northern Credit Union announces closure of seven branches

Northern Credit Union announces closure of seven branches

Closures include branches in Coniston, Iron Bridge, Little Current, Petawawa, Sault Ste. Marie
Northern Ontario cities not spared from record province-wide job losses

Northern Ontario cities not spared from record province-wide job losses

Financial Accountability Office of Ontario releases report on 2020 labour market
Northern Policy Institute plays matchmaker for newcomers

Northern Policy Institute plays matchmaker for newcomers

Ottawa funds program to connect migrants to the northeast with job vacancies