Vacation charter flights fly from Sault airport.(IN
BRIEF)
Sunwing Travel Group is scheduling charter flights from Sault Ste.
Marie to Mexico and the Caribbean this winter.
Starting in December through to March 2009, Sunwing will fly weekly
flights from . . .
The healing power from within: wellness proprietor ready to go
the corporate route.(CONFERENCE & CONVENTION)
It doesn't surprise Rod Kelly that modern society has people
turning in droves to spiritual teachings to find a deeper meaning to
life.
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After all, stress is built into . . .
Cree Village Ecolodge living lightly on the land: green facility
surrounded by First Nations traditions.(CONFERENCE &
CONVENTION
Having begun eight years ago as a First Nations effort to spark
economic development, the Cree Village Ecolodge is now one of the
world's foremost examples of a green getaway.
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Figuratively speaking.(NEWS)
Percentage of web users who say they use just one password for all
their online accounts, according to a survey conducted by Accenture: 49
Percentage who say personal irresponsibility is the key . . .
Making mining more feminine friendly.(IN BRIEF)
Four female employees from Hemlo Mines brought the Ontario Mining
Association conference session on "How to make the mining workplace
more feminine friendly" to life. Aileen Pajunen, employee . . .
Boreal forest plan big in scope, short on details: mineral
industry concerned and lukewarm to Far North land-use
plan.(NEWS)
The McGuinty government's plan to protect the Northern boreal
forest has left leaders in the mining and exploration industry wanting
to know more.
In July, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty . . .
Entrepreneurship starts here: Dryden conference set for
October.(CONFERENCE & CONVENTION)(Conference news)
Entrepreneurs with big ideas in northwestern Ontario can get a
motivational boost this fall at an upcoming conference in Dryden.
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The second . . .
U.S. border laws strict for business travelers: having a valid
passport becoming a necessity to cross the border.(CONFERENCE &
C
When crossing the American border, it's extremely important
for business people to tell officials the truth about why they're
visiting the country.
Otherwise, they could end up being banned from . . .
Wish you were here.(NEWS)(hotels and tourism division's
market strategy)
As northwestern Ontario's largest city, Thunder Bay's
abundance of big-meeting hotel space and top-notch athletic facilities
make it a natural spot to host conferences and gatherings.
. . .
Building a balanced workforce.(IN BRIEF)
David Foot, author of Boom Bust & Echo provided miners with
insights on how they can build their workforce for the future at the
annual Ontario Mining Association conference held in Windsor, . . .
Sault steelmaker wins arena naming rights.(IN BRIEF)
Essar Steel Algoma Inc. have taken over the arena naming rights for
Sault Ste. Marie's sports and entertainment centre.
The local steel producer succeeds bankrupt Steelback Breweries
which . . .
Straight talk for entrepreneurs.(JUST DO THIS)
New entrepreneurs, like Ginger Randle, seem to be a quick study.
Driven by enthusiasm and imagination for the potential of her venture,
Ginger in hales information from every possible source. She . . .
Conference centre headlined for North Bay brownfield.(CONFERENCE
& CONVENTION)
A North Bay waterfront brownfield site could be the site of a
resort hotel and conference facility once soil remediation issues are
addressed.
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The Burlington-based . . .
Learning from reformed alcoholics.(ECONOMICALLY
SPEAKING)(Survey)
A group of reformed alcoholics were asked if they would rather have
$200 today or $500 in six months. That is a payment of 150 per cent for
waiting six months. The question comes from a study about . . .
The month starts here; Some things that you need to know-and a
few you probably don't.(NEWS)(Mayor Nina Wallace)(Interview)(Brie
THE COLLECTED WISDOM OF ...
Name: Nina Wallace
Title: Mayor
Organization: Town of Englehart
Residence: Englehart
Q What's the best advice you've ever received?
Pay yourself first.
Q . . .
Oil and energy-the latest Northern Ontario municipalities
scourge.(NEWS)
As if municipalities in Northern Ontario did not have enough to
worry about with the collapse of the forest industry,
"competitive" granting programs, the loss of the secondary
industry, skilled . . .
Top hotels and convention centres.(CONFERENCE &
CONVENTION)
Top Hotels and Convention Centers
Ranked by total square footage
Contact Largest meeting/convention
room in square . . .
Logical logistics: orchestrating big events start with a
plan.(CONFERENCE & CONVENTION)
As an event planner, I attend many business functions to network
and showcase the awards programs hosted by Northern Ontario Business.
When people learn of my career, their initial reaction is . . .
It all depends on whose ox is gored.(PRESIDENT'S
NOTE)(carbon tax )(Viewpoint essay)
Part of the annual migration to Nova Scotia is the mid-summer
gettogether at my cousin Bev's house, featuring parts of the family
who are still living in the Maritimes and others from across the . . .
Transportation experts who know the way: customs brokers can ease
the pain of shipping goods fast and efficiently.
Failing to keep abreast of the constant stream of new
security-focused trade regulations could stop an importer's
shipments in its tracks.
"In today's environment where compliance is . . .
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