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Forest industry producers nab $9.4M in provincial funds

Forest industry producers nab $9.4M in provincial funds

Fourteen northwestern Ontario biomass projects will share development capital
Ag fund providing up to $8M for dairy sector improvements

Ag fund providing up to $8M for dairy sector improvements

Milk producers working with cows, goats, sheet, water buffalo may be eligible
Ford says Northern Ontario mines will help create economic boom

Ford says Northern Ontario mines will help create economic boom

Premier addresses municipal leaders at the annual meeting of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association
First Nations 'take a stand together'

First Nations 'take a stand together'

The First Nations Land Defence Alliance has welcomed Ojibways of Onigaming into the coalition
Land conservation discussions to lead four-day Indigenous forestry event

Land conservation discussions to lead four-day Indigenous forestry event

Wahkohtowin Development is hosting the second annual Indigenous Lands Symposium in Timmins Jan. 22-25
Truckers list unsafe passing as top concern in Northern Ontario

Truckers list unsafe passing as top concern in Northern Ontario

The Ontario Trucking Association conducted a survey of driving conditions, with a focus on Highways 11 and 17 in Northern Ontario
The digital divide is felt in the North

The digital divide is felt in the North

Majority of rural, remote people left without high-speed internet, despite feds boasting of wide coverage, says Blue Sky
Dryden ready to tackle air challenge, says mayor

Dryden ready to tackle air challenge, says mayor

Dryden’s CAO, airport manager leading efforts to address a pending gap in plane service, mayor says
Confederation College starts search for new president

Confederation College starts search for new president

Kathleen Lynch announced she will retire from post in September
Feds providing $1M for Atikokan-area business development

Feds providing $1M for Atikokan-area business development

Funds will help Atikokan Economic Development Corporation grow mining, energy sector activity