North Bay

Kirkland Lake mine supplier trains its own (10/05)

By ADELLE LARMOUR As a company that has had its doors open for over 75 years, Kirkland Lake’s Heath & Sherwood Drilling has evolved in its technology, the service it offers and work environment to meet global mining demands.

Dec 30, 2005 8:10 PM Read more >

Calling for a Consulate General to China

By IAN ROSS Some Northern Ontario community and business leaders believe it’s high time for the natural resources sector to develop its own trade portal into the white-hot Asian market.

Dec 13, 2005 8:41 PM Read more >

Tri-Towns teacher applies skills to real world

By ADELLE LARMOUR Knowledge, ability, passion and commitment are four pillars that can be attributed to Louise Philbin’s success within and outside of the 5th Wheel Training Institute.

Dec 13, 2005 1:43 AM Read more >

Trade mission sought partners in Europe's Nordic region (11/05)

By ADELLE LARMOUR Imagine a Northern Ontario where landfills are a thing of the past, communities are completely fossil-fuel free, bio-energy production is commonplace and commitment to environmental sustainability has not only doubled the region’s w

Nov 16, 2005 1:54 AM Read more >

Program pools resources for research (7/02)

By Ian Ross A unique and creative partnership program is enabling forestry users and experts, such as Tembec and the Ministry of Natural Resources, to pool their resources and focus on maintaining and enhancing an ecologically sustainable wood supply

Oct 22, 2005 12:15 AM Read more >

Rise in student numbers brings building boom (7/01)

By Ian Ross An anticipated surge in students over the next few years has triggered a building boom on the campus of Nipissing University. Space has been at a premium at the 1,870-student undergraduate institution for a while.

Oct 22, 2005 12:03 AM Read more >

North's next "smart" community (7/01)

By Ian Ross A Thunder Bay developer is moving ahead with plans to create a resort-inspired "smart" community in Haileybury, one he is billing as Ontario's premier place to retire.

Oct 21, 2005 11:55 PM Read more >

Numbers decline in mining tech program (7/01)

By Ian Ross A lack of students interested in mining careers has prompted educators at the Haileybury School of Mines to revamp their mining technician program for next year to a broader-based curriculum.

Oct 21, 2005 11:52 PM Read more >

Small business with big plans (11/01)

By Ian Ross For as much as e-business can assist northern companies to stretch into global markets, the same technology allows outside companies to extend their reach into your backyard. Brian Tricker Since starting Gossamer Systems Inc.

Oct 21, 2005 11:44 PM Read more >

Lead exporters vie for global traders awards (3/02)

Fifteen finalists in Northern Ontario will be vying for the 2001 Ontario Global Traders Regional Awards on April 11 in North Bay.

Oct 21, 2005 10:50 PM Read more >