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Sudbury transportation firm expands

Sudbury transportation firm expands

As a fourth-generation family business based out of Sudbury, haulage and carting firm the Jutras Group is expanding throughout Northern Ontario with new facilities in Sault Ste. Marie and recently inked contracts with Canada Post in Timmins.
Short winter road season threatens Far North communities

Short winter road season threatens Far North communities

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) is struggling to cope with the devastating financial impact of the shortened winter road season, amidst declarations of a state of emergency for the 29 affected communities in the Far North.
Northern road builders expect slowdown in coming years

Northern road builders expect slowdown in coming years

Big-ticket investments and existing provincial commitments are giving hope to some Northern Ontario road builders who anxiously await word from the province about its plans for the upcoming year.
Record amount spent on northern highways

Record amount spent on northern highways

In the next two years, the Ontario government is investing a record $773 million in the Northern Highways Program, surpassing last year’s previous record amount by $125 million – an increase of almost 20 per cent.
Community waits for new short-line operator

Community waits for new short-line operator

Canadian Pacific Railway expects to have a new short-line operator in place to continue rail service on the Ottawa Valley Railway in northeastern Ontario.
Terrace Bay entrepreneurs take kayak cargo carrier to market

Terrace Bay entrepreneurs take kayak cargo carrier to market

It was garbage left behind by careless paddlers on the Slate Islands in Lake Superior that planted the seed for an innovative idea in an entrepreneurial Terrace Bay couple.
Down to the wire if North Bay will land Dornier

Down to the wire if North Bay will land Dornier

Dornier Seaplane Company could announce as early as next week North Bay or St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. will be the site of an assembly plant for its all-composite, twin-engined amphibious aircraft.
Sudbury business advances deep mine technology with Vale Inco

Sudbury business advances deep mine technology with Vale Inco

By 2010, Kelly Lake may be the site of a brand new technologically advanced Vale Inco mine.
Porter Airlines soars into Sudbury

Porter Airlines soars into Sudbury

After veiled hints at spreading its wings through northeastern Ontario, Porter Airlines has officially announced its expansion into the Sudbury market.
North Bay on short list for seaplane assembly plant

North Bay on short list for seaplane assembly plant

North Bay Mayor Vic Fedeli said his northeastern Ontario city has “50/50 shot” of landing a world leading assembly plant seaplane company. The city's Aerospace Park is on a short list with St.