MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitou Sno Drifters have received $4000.00 through the Superior North CFDC Local Initiatives Contribution which is funded by FedNor. This money was used along with funds the club had raised to complete the purchase of the original Tucker Sno Cat from the Ontario [Read more]
McGuinty Government Confirms Appointment of Legal Expert Howard Wetston, Q.C. Howard Wetston, Q.C. is the new Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), effective immediately. Previously, Wetston was Chair of the Board and CEO of the Ontario Energy Board [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Schreiberites may have heard a helicopter over head yesterday and wondered what the activity was all about… These noisess will continue through the day today as a 50 m (164 ft) high, temporary, meteorological assessment tower (MET) tower, made of tubular steel [Read more]
TORONTO, ON and BILLINGS, MT, Nov. 15 /CNW/ – Marathon PGM Corporation (TSX : MAR) (“Marathon PGM”) and Stillwater Mining Company (NYSE: SWC) (“Stillwater”) jointly announced today that Marathon PGM shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the plan of arrangement [Read more]
Scroll down for video interview with Liz Michano, Economic Development Director, Pic River First Nation. PIC RIVER FIRST NATION, ON – Friday, November 12th, dignitaries and residents gathered for the Grand Opening of the Pic River Employment and Business Training Centre. In addition to Pic [Read more]
From Carol Hughes, NDP MP Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing The recent government decision to put the brakes on the hostile takeover of Potash Corp of Saskatchewan is a welcome development but does not change the need to overhaul Canada’s foreign investment regulations. It is important to remember [Read more]
MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS ON A BUDGET NIPIGON, ON – Sarah Lewis, Township of Nipigon Economic Development Officer has announced a Free public presentation being held Monday, November 22nd from 6:30-8:30pm at the Nipigon Town Office featuring Firedog Communications’ CEO Stephanie Ash. [Read more]
November 10, 2010 10:30 AM McGuinty Government Helps Entrepreneurs Create Jobs Across Ontario The McGuinty Government’s Small Business Enterprise Centres (SBEC) have helped 13,600 Ontarians find jobs in the past year. SBECs partner with municipalities to provide entrepreneurs with the tools [Read more]
McGuinty Government And First Nations Reach Important Milestone Cat Lake and Slate Falls First Nations and Ontario have released a draft community based land use plan that identifies areas for protection and sustainable development in the Far North. The Cat Lake-Slate Falls Land Use Draft Plan [Read more]
McGuinty Government Integrating Financial Literacy Into Curriculum In September 2011, students from grades 4 to 12 will learn about saving, spending, investing and managing money. These new learning opportunities in the classroom will help Ontario’s youth develop the critical [Read more]
The Township of Terrace Bay is continuing its rebranding plans by offering clothing for sale at the Municipal Office that features the new Terrace Bay logo. Residents have a stock of winter clothing to choose from including hoodies, long sleeve shirts, and toques. Additionally, residents can [Read more]
The Township of Terrace Bay was successful recently in receiving funding under the Local Initiatives Program administered by Superior North CFDC, funded by FedNor. The funding will be used towards enhancing the marketing of the Township and tying in the new logo with updated tourism brochures and [Read more]
Photos/Videos by Karina Hunter, Editor OntarioNewsNorth.com Industry and Aboriginal Groups Collaborate to Develop Career paths for Aboriginal Peoples in the Mining Sector MARATHON, ON – November 4th, Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) in co-operation with the Assembly of First [Read more]
McGuinty Meets with Chairman Li Ka-shing and CEO Eric Huang Leaders from Hong Kong’s business community met Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and ministers Sandra Pupatello and Michael Chan to discuss investment opportunities in Ontario. Premier McGuinty spoke at a reception hosted by the [Read more]
It is time to celebrate! You are cordially invited to join us for our: PARO’s Women of Distinction Awards & Trade Show PARO AGM 2010 Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Slovak Legion, 801 Atlantic Avenue, Thunder Bay: Awards & Trade show 5:00pm to 9:00pm AGM 9:00pm The Key-Note speakers for [Read more]
