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Fort Frances poised to diversify

Fort Frances poised to diversify

For one-industry towns like Fort Frances, dependent on the region's shaky forest products sector for its economic livelihood, diversification is always the watchword.
Best Places to Work in Northern Ontario - Auto Parts Central

Best Places to Work in Northern Ontario - Auto Parts Central

A sign of a good leader is someone who finds people headed in the right direction and gets in front of them. At least this is the way Wayne Maunula, co-owner of Auto Parts Central, sees it.
Best Places to Work in Northern Ontario - Wardrop Engineering

Best Places to Work in Northern Ontario - Wardrop Engineering

By NICK STEWART When Wardrop Engineering Inc.’s vice-president of human resources James Popel says that Northern Ontario personnel are key to the international firm, he’s not just blowing smoke.
Entrepreneurship starts here

Entrepreneurship starts here

Entrepreneurs with big ideas in northwestern Ontario can get a motivational boost this fall at an upcoming conference in Dryden. The second annual FI:RE conference (Fueling Innovation: Reigniting Entrepreneurship) is underway Oct.
Wish you were here

Wish you were here

As northwestern Ontario’s largest city, Thunder Bay’s abundance of big-meeting hotel space and top-notch athletic facilities make it a natural spot to host conferences and gatherings.
Solar farm developers circle on City of Dryden

Solar farm developers circle on City of Dryden

Northwestern Ontario is proving to be favourable ground for renewable energy developers to scope out property.

Dryden becomes player in mineral exploration

By IAN ROSS The City of Dryden expects to land a mineral exploration company shortly to begin work this year on a package of assembled properties in an old gold mining camp.

Biding time in Kenora

By IAN ROSS Despite his idyllic mill location overlooking the wind-swept pine islands of Lake of the Woods, Rod McKay is on the desolate front lines of Northern Ontario's battered forestry industry.

Dryden's Riverview Lodge has charmed travellers for over three decades

By IAN ROSS For 30 years, Dryden's Riverview Lodge has built up a stellar word-of-mouth reputation for elegant dining.

Under the radar

By IAN ROSS In the height of the summer fire season, Dryden Regional Airport is a rollicking place.