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Air carrier inks deal with First Nation

Air carrier inks deal with First Nation

Thunder Bay’s North Star Air announced Oct. 29 of the signing of a strategic business agreement with North Spirit Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario.
Manitoulin Transport invests in crane company

Manitoulin Transport invests in crane company

Manitoulin Transport has made a strategic investment in an Alberta crane and heavy-haul company. The Gore Bay-headquartered trucking company has acquired 6,020,200 common shares of ENTREC at a price of $0.
Algoma port project nearing construction phase

Algoma port project nearing construction phase

Shovels could be in the ground as early as 2016 to start the Port of Algoma redevelopment project, but the harbour has already attracted a new client in the interim.
Ontario Northland gives thanks for Thanksgiving

Ontario Northland gives thanks for Thanksgiving

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission transported more than 4,500 passengers on its motor coaches during the Thanksgiving weekend. In an Oct.
Bombardier halts North Bay water bomber production

Bombardier halts North Bay water bomber production

Bombardier aircraft has ceased operations in North Bay and will not be finishing any more work on its CL-415 water bombers says a company official.
New Voyageur Airways owner focuses on growth potential

New Voyageur Airways owner focuses on growth potential

North Bay-headquartered firm will remain stand-alone company following spring acquisition by Chorus
Truck dealership rebrands as Tru-Nor

Truck dealership rebrands as Tru-Nor

A Northern Ontario truck dealership and service centre has changed its name and added a third branch to its operation.
Algoma port CEO to speak in Sault Oct. 7

Algoma port CEO to speak in Sault Oct. 7

Attendees will get an update on the Port of Algoma during the 126th annual general meeting of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce. The keynote address will be given by Anshumali Dwivedi, CEO of the Port of Algoma, on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Group reboots search to find new passenger rail operator

Group reboots search to find new passenger rail operator

After a brief and unsatisfactory run with a Michigan rail company, the search is on again to find a new operator to revive the Algoma Central passenger rail (ACR) service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst.
NOMA concerned over Greyhound bus service cuts

NOMA concerned over Greyhound bus service cuts

The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) is sounding off about Greyhound Canada’s decision to cut bus service in Northern Ontario in half by Sept. 25.