Posts Tagged ‘Economic Development’

New Business Opens In Manitouwadge

New Business Opens In Manitouwadge

MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, September 3rd, with a dozen years behind them as the successful owners of Petro Canada Agent, Patiff Enterprises Inc., Tiffany and Pat David, opened the doors to a new business, Patiff Auto Care. Located in the Industrial Section at 1 Sault Rd, the garage offers a [Read more]

Boosting Investment, Creating Jobs in the North

Boosting Investment, Creating Jobs in the North

NOHFC Aligning Programs with Growth Plan for Northern Ontario Ontario is taking a coordinated, long-term approach to strengthening economic prosperity and stimulating innovation, entrepreneurship and business development in the North through a review of its Northern Ontario Heritage Fund [Read more]

Chief Celia Echum Re-elected in Ginoogaming FN

Chief Celia Echum Re-elected in Ginoogaming FN

Chief Celia Echum – 4th Straight 2yr Term GINOOGAMING FN, ON – Elections for the Chief and Council of Ginoogaming First Nation were held on Wednesday the 21st day of August 2013. Celia Echum was re-elected for her 4th straight 2-year term by defeating challenger Joanne Towegishig by a [Read more]

Town of Marathon’s Delegation Attending 2013 AMO Conference: Who They Will Meet & Why

Town of Marathon’s Delegation Attending 2013 AMO Conference: Who They Will Meet & Why

MARATHON, ON – The Town of Marathon recently shared the information below regarding attendance at the 2013 AMO Conference August 18 – 21, 2013 by a delegation committee including: Mayor Rick Dumas Councillor Kelly Tsubouchi Councillor Ray Lake Brian Tocheri, CAO/Clerk If you have [Read more]

KKETS Aboriginal Skills Advancement Pilot Program Holds First Graduation

KKETS Aboriginal Skills Advancement Pilot Program Holds First Graduation

THUNDER BAY, ON – Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services proudly recognizes approximately 29 adult learners, members of Matawa First Nations communities who completed the Aboriginal Skills Advancement Pilot Program (ASAPP) and many are now  graduates with a General [Read more]

Manitouwadge Town Council Regular Meeting June 12, 2013 (Video)

Manitouwadge Town Council Regular Meeting June 12, 2013 (Video)

MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge Town Council Members; Councillor Natalie Labbee, Councillor Sheldon Plummer, Councillor Donna Jaunzarins and Mayor John MacEachern were in attendance for the regular meeting of council June 12th, 2013.  CLICK HERE to download the agenda and follow along while [Read more]

Attracting Investment to Northwestern Ontario

Attracting Investment to Northwestern Ontario

New Ontario Government Lays Foundations for Future Growth A number of communities and First Nations in Northwestern Ontario are identifying investment opportunities that will create new jobs and grow the local economy. With support from the Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) [Read more]

NORTHERN LEADERS URGE PUBLIC SUPPORT TO ENSURE NORTHERN ONTARIO’S FORESTRY JOBS, FUTURE

NORTHERN LEADERS URGE PUBLIC SUPPORT TO ENSURE NORTHERN ONTARIO’S FORESTRY JOBS, FUTURE

Mayor Alan Spacek of Kapuskasing and President of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) joined forces with other municipal and trade organizations to support the provincial government’s newly proposed regulation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the forest sector. [Read more]

Public Support Needed to Ensure Forestry Jobs

Public Support Needed to Ensure Forestry Jobs

KENORA/TORONTO, ON – In an Environmental Registry posting on January 24, 2013 the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) outlined its preferred transition measures for various economic development sectors under the Endangered Species Act (2007).   This proposed regulation is consistent with a [Read more]

Supporting Heritage & Culture in Northwestern Ontario

Gravelle announces funding for cultural mapping, digitizing projects Ontario is helping two area municipalities and two Aboriginal organizations tap into cultural creativity to generate opportunities for economic growth, create new jobs and increase access to historical information. The Ministry of [Read more]

Manitouwadge Launches Economic Development Studies

Manitouwadge Launches Economic Development Studies

MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is undertaking a series of two economic development studies to be completed this spring. The studies include a Needs and Gaps Analysis and a Marketing Study which will provide direction for the economic development activities of the community. The [Read more]

The World’s Longest/Greenest Highway Project Travels Through Northshore

The World’s Longest/Greenest Highway Project Travels Through Northshore

Travellers on Highway 17 may see a special visitor to our region while travelling today and tomorrow.  Kent Rathwell, President of Sun Country Highway is currently driving the Northshore leg of a cross Canada adventure commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Trans Canada Highway [Read more]

Terrace Bay Receives FedNor Funding For Waterfront Development

Terrace Bay Receives FedNor Funding For Waterfront Development

Harper Government invests to support community economic development and growth in Terrace Bay TERRACE BAY, ON — November 7th, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister for FedNor, announced a Government of Canada investment to help support community economic and sustainable waterfront development [Read more]

Statement from Minister of Northern Development and Mines on Aboriginal Consultation and Mineral Exploration

Statement from Minister of Northern Development and Mines on Aboriginal Consultation and Mineral Exploration

Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, released the following statement Friday (Nov.9,2012) on consulting with Aboriginal communities on mineral exploration and development: “Our government is responsible for managing Crown lands and the natural resources of this province. [Read more]

More Local Say in Forest Management

More Local Say in Forest Management

McGuinty Government Growing Forestry Sector, Creating Jobs Ontario has entered into an historic partnership with Obishikokaang Resources, a forest management corporation owned by Lac Seul First Nation, by issuing an enhanced Forest Resource Licence that will create jobs and boost the local economy. [Read more]

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