Technology

Centre front: Jennifer Maki, senior research specialist Left: Dr.

By IAN ROSS When Johnny and Maurissa Grano first launched Creative Odyssey 11 years ago, they had a difficult time getting anyone to take them seriously.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Northern Ontario will always have remote communities, but they no longer have to be isolated.

The province has boosted its apprenticeship training program, and Northern Ontario is in on the action. Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Chris Bentley announced Aug. 26 his ministry will be spending $13.

By KRIS HARRIS Ontario consumers, have no fear.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Refocused with a business-driven directive, the 12th annual Northern Networks Trade Conference promises to bring opportunities to eager Canadian businesses seeking out markets in the United States.

By IAN ROSS A new telecommunications company is offering Manitoulin Island residents a competitive choice where one hasn't been offered before. With national aspirations and targeting the niche First Nations market, FirstTEL Communication Corp.

By ADELLE LARMOUR Call them boards of education.

By CRAIG GILBERT Meek, reserved and imaginative are likely not the first three words that come to the mind of a Canadian after hearing "United States Navy.

By IAN ROSS Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) hot spots are popping up at a frenzied pace across Canada, filling conventional gathering spots with the cyber-guests of patrons.