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.
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The Toronto junior mining . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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.
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It's not uncommon to see as many as 16 government waterbombers
from provinces . . .
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."
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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 . . .
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 . . .
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.
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The . . .
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.
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The lodge has been the place to be to host anniversaries, . . .
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, . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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.
. . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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. . . .
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, . . .
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 . . .
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.
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The co-founder of Precision Wood Design is taking advantage . . .
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