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Manitoulin dock receives million dollar investment.(TRANSPORTATION)
Little Current will be undertaking the second phase of their dock development with the help of $1.1 million from Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The project wi . . .

Traffic triples at Sudbury's Sea Rail: new warehouse, gas prices feeding success.(TRANSPORTATION)
Continuous improvements at Sudbury's Sea Rail Transloading Inc. have allowed its railcar traffic to triple over the last two years, according to general manager Mike Linseman. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTE . . .

Runway paving push is on in North Bay: city goes after Transport Canada for resurfacing money.(TRANSPORTATION)
Astreak of nasty weather in southern Ontario is helping to build a case for a major repaving job at North Bay's Jack Garland Airport. Mayor Vic Fedeli expects it's going to be a tough sell to convin . . .

Top ground transportation companies.(TRANSPORTATION)
Top Ground Transportation Companies Ranked by 2007 revenue followed by # of drivers Contact # of tractors/trailers Email address # of drivers/independen . . .

Experience Wasaya!(TRANSPORTATION)(Tom Morris from Wasaya Airways LP )
Tom Morris has been with Wasaya Airways LP for well over 10 years. Prior to his appointment with Wasaya Airways, he served his community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake) as a Band Co . . .

Advancing northwest's vision: Municipal leaders want satisfaction on treaty issues, mineral exploration and energy pricing.(Cove
Northwestern Ontario is a treasure trove of untapped mineral wealth with vast opportunities for sustainable development, but Ottawa and Queen's Park must collaborate on.a regional strategy and respe . . .

The month starts here: some things that you need to know - and a few you probably don't.(Interview)
THE COLLECTED WISDOM OF ... Name: R. David Russell Title: President Organization: Apollo Gold Corporation Residence: Denver, CO (Timmins) Q If you weren't in this line of work, what would . . .

Stupid to the last drop - How Alberta is bringing environmental Armagedon to Canada (and doesn't seem to care).(READ THIS)(Brief
Stupid to the Last Drop - How Alberta is Bringing Environmental Armagedon to Canada (And Doesn't Seem to Care). Published by Knopf Canada. About the author William Marsden. Mr. Marsden is a seni . . .

Figuratively speaking.(NEWS)(work environment)(Survey)(Brief article)
Percentage of "white collar" workers who say they feel "inundated with information" at their workplace, according to a survey conducted by Lexis Nexis: 70 per cent. Percentage who say they feel th . . .

Georgian Bay visitors' guide on the shelves.(NEWS)
Parry Sound tourism officials are looking for new ways to market the 30,000 Islands area as more than just a one-season destination. Promoting the area's schedule of annual and seasonal events is . . .

Inco contract on chickens coming home to roost.(PRESIDENT'S NOTE)
A couple of weeks ago, Buzz Hargrove, the feisty (I'm being kind) president of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union said they would go on strike against General Motors (GM) if the auto maker did no . . .

Let Toronto secede!(ECONOMICALLY SPEAKING)
I Northerners have it backwards, as usual. We have been saying the North is different from the south. Many of us think the only way to get a sensible government is to have separate governments. No . . .

Apprenticeship ratios a struggle for Ontario contractors; Restrictions are feeding labour shortages, experts say.(NEWS)
While he faces many difficulties in growing his contracting firm, Kenora's Gregg Bowman says that Ontario's restrictive apprenticeship ratios in particular are choking his ability to expand. [ILLU . . .

Hydro power revenues, controversy in northeast: Timmins mayor sees potential for local benefit.(TIMMINS)
With a number of hydroelectric projects slated in and around Timmins, the municipality may one day begin to view such resources the same way as mining, according to mayor Tom Laughren. [ILLUSTRATI . . .

MNDM wins Tom Peters inaugural reclamation award.(IN BRIEF)
The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) has won the Tom Peters Memorial Mines Reclamation Award for its work on the former Kam Kotia Mine in Timmins. This award, which honours grou . . .

Timmins chamber of commerce kicks off recruitment week.(IN BRIEF)
With an eye on becoming the biggest chamber of commerce in Northeastern Ontario, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Chamber Recruitment Week from Friday, June 13 to Friday, June 20. Th . . .

Apollo Gold enters into binding agreement with St. Andrew Goldfields.(IN BRIEF)(Brief article)
With its Black Fox project 64 kilometres east of Timmins slated to begin production by early 2009, Apollo Gold Corporation has officially entered into a binding asset purchase agreement with St. And . . .

Timmins-area young entrepreneurs obtain provincial funding.(IN BRIEF)
Young entrepreneurs pursuing new businesses in dentistry, aesthetics and jewellery in the Timmins area are seeing contributions from the province's Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. The Dental Hygie . . .

Bi-annual conference sheds light on Timmins economy; forestry, mining firms share concerns.(TIMMINS)(Conference notes)
Although the "heart of gold" beating in the City of Timmins is shining much brighter than the prospects of the local forestry industry, representatives from both shared concerns at the recent bi-ann . . .

Family firewood firm enjoying piles of success; national distribution among the company's victories.(TIMMINS)(Company overview)
Robbin Villars knew the Timmins-based family business, CutRite Firewood, was doing something right when they got a call from British Columbia, looking for some of the company's white and yellow birc . . .

Explor resources to start drilling near Kidd Creek mine.(IN BRIEF)(Brief article)
Quebec-based Explor Resources Inc. is moving forward on its 5,000-metre exploration project at its Kidd Township Property, located in the Porcupine mining division within the district of Cochrane. . . .

Matamec explorations appoints new VP exploration for Ontario.(IN BRIEF)
Matamec Explorations Inc. has announced the appointment of Bill MacRae as the company's vice-president, Exploration Ontario. MacRae will help the company advance its existing projects and evaluate . . .

Retail projects spark space struggles in Timmins' west end; Infrastructure projects underway to service more space.(TIMMINS)
The sheer popularity of retail opportunities in the Timmins area is leaving fewer and fewer options for the many companies interested in setting up shop, forcing officials to consider infrastructure . . .

Welcoming diversity in Timmins.(TIMMINS)
It is not only the weather that is heating up Timmins, but the economic climate as more than 90 mining companies are actively exploring in the region. "We have seen an upswing in our economy," sai . . .

Extending Victor's life before diamonds surface; Victor project has already brought $4.2 billion to Northern Ontario.(TIMMINS)
Nearly 20 years and $1 billion later, Ontario's first diamond mine is on the brink of rolling into full production. With 98 per cent of infrastructure commissioned and complete, what little work rem . . .

Timmins housing market takes a breather: housing slowdown no cause for concern, experts say.(TIMMINS)
The unseasonably colder spring has cooled not only residents, but also the Timmins' housing market fever. It saw its first decline in total sales since 2004. According to local housing data, 194 h . . .

Forest firm plants the seeds of consumer products; After nearly 30 years, family-run firm moves to value-added offerings.(TIMMIN
From silviculture to soap, from cutting to carbon credits, one long-time forestry firm is looking to diversify beyond its roots, which run deep through the dark Timmins soil. With nearly 30 years . . .

Manpower Canada research reveals 83 per cent of employers think governments and business are not doing enough to slow the outwar
Manpower Canada released its Borderless Workforce survey on the outward migration of talent. The findings reveal that only 17 per cent of employers in Canada think government and businesses are doin . . .

Chucking out cedar products: young entrepreneur's year-old business growing rapidly.(TIMMINS)
Alight rain falls on the storage yard at Woodchuckers Manufacturing, settling into the countless logs scattered throughout the property and evoking the distinctive aroma of cedar, which hangs heavy . . .

11th Annual Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards 2008.(NEWS)
Six successful women were supported by more than 700 people who attended the 11th Annual Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The luncheon ceremonies were held in . . .

Mining incubator considered for Timmins exploration firms; Local economic development officials predict need for standalone faci
With mining prices soaring and interest in local exploration reaching a fever pitch, the Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) is looking to the potential of creating a mining incubator fo . . .

Precision scores with cottage builders: secondary manufacturing grows with Lakehead University research dollars.(SPECIAL REPORT
It's been a work in progress, but John Hockenhull sees a future in the value-added forest products business. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The co-founder of Precision Wood Design is taking advantage of . . .

Endangered species act endangers forest industry; Forest communities, industry line up to oppose Endangered Species Act.(FORESTR
When Queen's Park first unveiled the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2006, Anne Krassilowsky's first reaction was: "One more way to shut down the North and take industry out." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTE . . .

Activity heating up in bioenergy sector.(FORESTRY)
This year, bioenergy projects in Canada's forestry communities are on fast-forward. Fighting a strong loonie, a declining US housing market, rising oil prices, and high fibre and energy costs, bioma . . .

Domtar Dryden mill lauded as apprenticeship training leader; Papermaker workforce capable of multi-tasking.(FORESTRY)(Company ov
Tough economic times can sometimes lead to innovative solutions. Domtar's Dryden pulp and paper operations have come up with an award-winning apprenticeship program to produce a high-skilled unioniz . . .

Legality of stumpage fee decided by fall: appeals judge to decide to reject or keep residual value charge.(FORESTRY)
It will be a one-day showdown in September 2 to decide the legitimacy of the Ontario's Residual Value Charge. On that date, Sault Ste. Marie hardwood mill operator Jim Boniferro's ongoing fight to . . .

Under the radar; Scanning the horizon for more Dryden Airport development.(SPECIAL REPORT DRYDEN/KENORA)
In the height of the summer fire season, Dryden Regional Airport is a rollicking place. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's not uncommon to see as many as 16 government waterbombers from provinces acros . . .

Elegant and rustic: Dryden's Riverview Lodge has charmed travellers for over three decades.(Seeds OF Success)
For 30 years, Dryden's Riverview Lodge has built up a stellar word-of-mouth reputation for elegant dining. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The lodge has been the place to be to host anniversaries, weddin . . .

Biding time in Kenora; Tough market conditions keep mill closed.(DRYDEN/KENORA)
Despite his idyllic mill location over-looking the wind-swept pine islands of Lake of the Woods, Rod McKay is on the desolate front lines of Northern Ontario's battered forestry industry. [ILLUSTR . . .

Solar farm developers circle on city of Dryden; Renewable energy, waterfront and tourism high on the city's agenda.(DRYDEN/KENOR
Northwestern Ontario is proving to be favourable ground for renewable energy developers to scope out property. The City of Dryden is entertaining serious bids from three solar companies, including . . .

Building starts on new Sioux Lookout hospital construction.(IN BRIEF)
Construction is underway on Sioux Lookout's Meno Ya Win Health Centre. The 140,000-square-foot project will contain 60 in-patient beds and will be one-and-half times larger than the combined size . . .

Dryden becomes player in mineral exploration: untouched and untapped, more than 50 mining companies have started area exploratio
The City of Dryden expects to land a mineral exploration company shortly to begin work this year on a package of assembled properties in an old gold mining camp. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The munic . . .

Kenora's big downtown construction dig; Construction begins this summer in reshaping the city's image.(NEWS)(regional planning)
Every summer tens of thousands of Winnipeggers flock to cottages and weekend homes in the Kenora area. But sudden closures of three forestry mills has community leaders seeking to reshape the city's . . .

Northern Inc.(NEWS)(List)
NORTHERN INC. LISTING FROM APRIL 29 TO MAY 30 BARRETTE CONVENTIONAL CRANE SERVICE INC. 04-30 PORCUPINE BEARHEAD LAKE PROPERTIES LTD. 04-30 BLIND RIVER CED TRANSPORT INC. . . .

Around the north.(NEWS)
Province banking NOHFC money: Hampton NDP Leader Howard Hampton isn't happy with the way the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is being used by the McGuinty Liberal government, pre- and post-election . . .

Senior government municipal funding - A true dichotomy.(NEWS)
On April 15, 2008, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) released the "largest-ever survey of Canadians' attitudes on municipal issues". The entire document (obtained at www.fcm.ca) makes . . .

Confederation college program offers intro to mining.(IN BRIEF)
For years, Confederation has been indirectly supplying graduates to the mining industry. Drillers, line cutters, civil engineers, welders, pilots, accountants and IT specialists from the Thunder B . . .

Details emerge on Sudbury's new arts and sports centers: both projects worth a minimum of $140 million plus.(NEWS)
A pair of city-driven capital projects worth at least $140 million are beginning to crystallize on Sudbury's horizon, with the proposed performing arts centre and multi-use recreational complex movi . . .

Elliot lake miner edges closer to uranium mine.(NEWS)
Pele Mountain Resources has entered a pre-feasibility study on its way to developing the first operating uranium mine in Elliot Lake since 1996. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Toronto junior mining . . .

Northern Ontario business brings home the bronze.(IN BRIEF)(Brief article)
Northern Ontario Business brought home a bronze plaque for Best Overall Design in Small Tabloids in this years Alliance Area of Business Publications awards. The award ceremony was held in South Car . . .