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Gone 10 years, passenger rail could return if funding is put in place

Gone 10 years, passenger rail could return if funding is put in place

The Algoma Central Railway passenger service was closed 10 years ago after the federal government ceased a $2.2-million annual subsidy to operate it. If a new replacement Bear Train is put into service, it will require closer to $7 million per year to operate
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Agnico Eagle wants to buy its gold exploration neighbour in western Quebec

Agnico Eagle wants to buy its gold exploration neighbour in western Quebec

Agnico eyes O3 Mining's Marbon deposit with $204-million cash offer
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Northwestern Ontario’s first wool mill knits together local farming community

Northwestern Ontario’s first wool mill knits together local farming community

The mill at Borderlands Farm offers high-quality bespoke wool processing for local farmers and a stunning array of artisanal products
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Laurentian University to put historic Sudbury mansion up for sale

Laurentian University to put historic Sudbury mansion up for sale

Repair issues forced closure of former art gallery home
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Northwestern Ont. copper, PGM explorer and First Nation sign support agreement

Northwestern Ont. copper, PGM explorer and First Nation sign support agreement

VR and Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation ink MOU to partner during exploration
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Labour ministry investigating roof collapse at Algoma Steel melt shop

Labour ministry investigating roof collapse at Algoma Steel melt shop

Accident at electric arc furnace construction site attributed to snow accumulation
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Cleanup continues on contaminated soil around North Bay airport

Cleanup continues on contaminated soil around North Bay airport

Soil with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will be excavated and removed
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Derek Budge is new board chair for Workplace Safety North

Derek Budge is new board chair for Workplace Safety North

Experienced health and safety expert began his career as a hardrock miner 40 years ago
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Porter’s jet service arrives in Thunder Bay

Porter’s jet service arrives in Thunder Bay

Roundtrip flights between Thunder Bay and Toronto running three times weekly
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Two arena firms prequalify to manage Sudbury's proposed downtown events centre

Two arena firms prequalify to manage Sudbury's proposed downtown events centre

Companies will be expected to both manage day-to-day operations and attract big-name acts to the Nickel City
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