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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Basement operation expands to big business

Basement operation expands to big business

The Bear Chair Company produces Muskoka-styled chairs from its 12,000-square-foot South River facility

Private sector rallies to save Cents (2/02)

By Ian Ross The fate of North Bay's money-losing Ontario Hockey League team and whether or not it heads to Michigan will be decided this month when the league's board of governors reconvenes to consider two proposals from a local community-led group