Thunder Bay

Donating Hay (8/02)

Emo councillors have recently considered donating hay to transport by rail to areas in Western Canada that have been devastated by drought. They are looking at obtaining approximately six bales of hay from each farmer in the area.

Oct 28, 2002 7:31 PM Read more >

Biomass project moves forward (8/02)

By Kelly Louiseize Phase 2 of the proposed biomass waste disposal project in Emo Township is underway with an application to FedNor and to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines for funding.

Oct 28, 2002 7:30 PM Read more >

Mill investigated following chemical leak (8/02)

A move by Hicks and Lawrence Ltd. to Dryden Regional Airport has the potential to generate over $1.15 million in economic benefits to Drdyen and the air station, an official with the Dryden airport says.

Oct 28, 2002 7:29 PM Read more >

Spinoffs expected when company moves operations to Dryden airport (8/02)

A move by Hicks and Lawrence Ltd. to Dryden Regional Airport has the potential to generate over $1.15 million in economic benefits to Drdyen and the air station, an official with the Dryden airport says.

Oct 28, 2002 7:25 PM Read more >

Lakehead prepares for double cohort (10/02)

Lakehead University is prepared to accept more than its share of students after news reports suggested 7,000 Ontario high school graduates might not find a spot in university next year.

Oct 23, 2002 5:32 PM Read more >

Cambrian's Sky/Tech Institute recognized (10/02)

Cambrian College's Sky/Tech Institute, a consortium of stakeholders stablished for the purpose of providing the best possible training in the ndustrial training field, will receive national recognition for co-operative education.

Oct 23, 2002 5:28 PM Read more >

Near century old Thunder Bay business in receivership (10/02)

One of Thunder Bay's oldest business operations is in receivership. After 80 years Shaw Bakery Ltd. has stopped production. Employees and customers were shocked to learn of the news. The owners have declined to comment on the situation.

Oct 23, 2002 5:27 PM Read more >

Can Tera to mine near Pickle Lake (10/02)

Can Tera Mining Ltd., a privately owned junior mining company from Perth, Ont., plans to mine and mill more than 400,000 tonnes of ore in five years from the former Pickle Crow Mine site near Pickle Lake.

Oct 9, 2002 8:23 PM Read more >

Dryden residents face hydro rate hikes of up to 40 per cent (10/02)

Residents in Ontario face a major change in their hydro bill next spring as Hydro One overhauls their rates for some parts of rural Ontario. Dryden is one of 17 municipalities in the province that could see power bills increase by up to 40 per cent.

Oct 9, 2002 8:01 PM Read more >

Lakehead awarded accreditation by CMA (10/02)

Lakehead University’s business school has been awarded a special accreditation by the Certified Management Accountants of Canada.

Oct 9, 2002 7:58 PM Read more >