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By NICK STEWART With the price of gold on the rise, the Porcupine Joint Venture (PJV) is looking to spend nearly $12-million on pre-feasibility studies in 2007 to determine the viability of re-opening the Hollinger and McIntyre Mines.

By NICK STEWART With a year to go before the official unveiling of Ontario’s first diamond mine, construction efforts at the De Beers Victor Project are reaching record levels.

By Nick Stewart Programs such as the new four-year collaborative nursing degree program at Northern College are integral to keeping people working and living in the northeast, according to Joanne Carbonneau, the program’s coordinator.

By IAN ROSS Steve Demmings is sizing up Thunder Bay and he’s excited by its potential.

By NICK STEWART Following the success of its inaugural class and a growing interest among northeastern companies, Northern College is currently hosting the second round of its Maintenance Management Professional program.

By NICK STEWART Continuing the company’s trend of growing two-fold every year, Porcupine Engineering is looking to double its current 2,000-square-foot space by moving to a new facility.

By Nick Stewart With strong mineral prices bolstering the town’s employment and economic prospects through the local gold camp, the Town of Kirkland Lake is developing a community strategic plan to determine how best to cushion itself against future

By IAN ROSS The Northeastern Ontario Chamber of Commerce (NOCC) wants to reduce white knuckle drives on Highway 11.

By IAN ROSS Belinda Beairsto wants to make a household name out of her home-based business.

By ADELLE LARMOUR What began as a vision has now become a reality for three communities along the James Bay Coast. Five Nations Energy Inc.