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Killarney Mountain Lodge stays true to roots with business and conference offerings

Killarney Mountain Lodge stays true to roots with business and conference offerings

When the Killarney Mountain Lodge opened its doors in the early 1950s, it was an escape from the big city for the employees and customers of the Fruehauf Trailer Company.
Honeybee killer can have practical applications, says researcher

Honeybee killer can have practical applications, says researcher

Neonicotinoids — a type of pesticide used in agriculture and horticulture — have been implicated in honeybee colony collapse, but one scientist doesn’t believe a full ban on the pesticide is necessary, especially as it applies to forestry.
Miners recall use of black powder during employment

Miners recall use of black powder during employment

Danny Hway vividly remembers the impact McIntyre Powder had on his father, Nicholas, who worked at Timmins’ McIntyre Mine for 47 years. At home, his dad wouldn’t speak of it, but he didn’t need to.
New Liskeard cabinetmaker was Northern entrepreneur

New Liskeard cabinetmaker was Northern entrepreneur

Heinz Dittmann, a cofounder of Three H Office Furniture Systems has died at 89
Cheese lovers flocking to Kap for artisanal fare

Cheese lovers flocking to Kap for artisanal fare

François Nadeau learned art of cheesemaking while studying in France
Custom fabrication and furniture design bring 26-year-old success

Custom fabrication and furniture design bring 26-year-old success

Kathryn Corbiere flexes creative muscles while using traditional welding techniques
College to create School of Hard Rock Mining

College to create School of Hard Rock Mining

Program will be offered at Northern College's Haileybury campus in conjunction with Kidd Operations in Timmins
'New day' for idled Iroquois Falls paper mill

'New day' for idled Iroquois Falls paper mill

Iroquois Falls Mayor Michael Shea remembers his first meeting with Justus Veldman in the Porter Airways lounge in Toronto on Dec. 22, 2014.
Three H Furniture expanding, hiring

Three H Furniture expanding, hiring

Interest in new furniture lines means more space is needed at New Liskeard facility
FarmStart offers training for new Northern farmers

FarmStart offers training for new Northern farmers

FarmStart wants to get more new and young farmers into the North, and a pilot project is using training, peer mentorship and marketing to get them here.