Northern Ontario Business

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Hearst.(COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH)(Brief article)
HEARST QUICK FACTS 2008 MUNICIPAL TAX RATES * Population: 5,620 * Commercial occupied: 0.0262641 * Location: 520 km from Thu . . .

Schreiber.(COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH)(Brief article)
SCHREIBER QUICK FACTS 2008 MUNICIPAL TAX RATES * Population: 940 * Commercial occupied: n/p * Location: 200 km east of * Residential occupied: n/p Thund . . .

Thunder Bay lands Porter: recruiting effort to attract business-class carrier.(TRANSPORTATION)
A new gold standard of business travel has landed in Thunder Bay. Porter Airlines selected the Lakehead city as its first foray into Northern Ontario, beginning with direct flights between Thunder . . .

Sioux lookout.(COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH)
Sioux Lookout is a diverse and dynamic community. Nestled on the lake shores of Pelican, Abram, and Lac Seul, the community is rich in heritage with First Nations history dating back over 8,000 year . . .

CAPE fund speaks to Aboriginal business: up to 10 entrepreneurs to benefit from Paul Martin-led initiative.(NEWS)(Capital for Ab
A plan by former prime minister Paul Martin to provide Aboriginal businesses across Canada with a $50 million helping hand through a special private investment fund is being met with approval from F . . .

Alternatives, advice when looking at layoffs: Sudbury Chamber offers a look at before, during and after.(NEWS)
Scaling back one's workforce may sometimes seem unavoidable in today's economy, but there are alternatives and advice to consider before doing so, according to several speakers at a recent Sudbury e . . .

Whatever floats your boat: hardworking northerners take to the big waters for a bit of fun and relaxation.(LIVING WELL)
Ask any sailor why they love the sport and they say it is a combination of strategy, serenity and the social yet feisty competition that stirs the soul and brings hundreds together for regattas. W . . .

Taking stock of the docks: Essar, city look to expand port facilities.(SAULT STE. MARIE)
An expanding corporate player could be the impetus Sault Ste. Marie needed to finally build a deep water port. Despite slumping world steel markets, Essar Steel Algoma is determined to double its . . .

Entrepreneur takes the plunge: outfitted with new gear, commercial diver jumps.(SAULT STE. MARIE)(Occupation overview)
Have dive gear, will travel. It's the best way to describe the transient life of a commercial diver. That's part of the appeal for Rene Jackson, a first-time entrepreneur and founder of R. Jacks . . .

Rainy river district.(COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH)(cities and towns)(Brief article)
RAINY RIVER DISTRICT QUICK FACTS 2008 MUNICIPAL TAX RATES * Population: 21,564 * Commercial occupied: 0.044 * Labour force: 10,935 * Industrial occupied: 0.050 . . .

Fort Frances.(COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH)(local taxation)(Table)(Brief article)
FORT FRANCES QUICK FACTS 2008 MUNICIPAL TAX RATES * Population: 8,315 * Commercial occupied: 0.046 * Location: 350 km west of * Industrial occupied: 0.049 T . . .

Thunder Bay.(COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH)
International money markets are unstable and Thunder Bay's forestry industry stands in limbo, but the city's prospects toward achieving economic diversification have never appeared brighter. But in . . .

North Bay.(COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH)
The city's manufacturers and suppliers make a multitude of products such as engineered wood products, construction and underground mining equipment, aviation water bombers, railway passenger coaches . . .

Oliver Paipoonge.(COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH)(cities and towns in Thunder Bay, Ontario)(County overview)
The "Open for Business" sign still hangs out at the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge. The rural community of 5,700 on the outskirts of Thunder Bay has been known as a bedroom suburb. The amalgamat . . .

Meeting places, travel, and accomodations guide.(Directory)
Top Hotels and Convention Centres Ranked by total square footage Contact Largest meeting/convention room in square footage? E- . . .

Travelling smarter with charter.(THE "HOW TO" GUIDE)
With the extra costs, fees and taxes associated with commercial flying, businesses and groups may find choosing a charter to be a more cost-effective alternative. The first step is to research the . . .

Surveying the northwest.(ROP)(Thunder Bay Testing and Engineering Ltd. opens legal survey division TBT Surveyors Inc. )
Thunder Bay Testing and Engineering Ltd. (TBT Engineering) is widening its scope of services as a multi-disciplinary civil engineering firm. To TBT Engineering president Rob Frenette, if their est . . .

Book of lists.(Table)
Top Junior Mining Companies Ranked by 2009 exploration budget Contact # of geologists Email address # of support staff Address . . .

Xstrata cutbacks create uncertainty: with almost 700 jobs lost and two mine closures, Sudbury businesses are bracing for impact.
It is hard to say what kind of impact two mine closures and 686 job cuts at Xstrata Nickel will have on the mining service and supply industry in Sudbury, says the head of its association. "We wil . . .

THE month starts here: some things that you need to know - and a few you probably don't.
THE COLLECTED WISDOM OF ... Name: Andy Cotnam Title: President, general manager Company: ANO Architects/Architectes Inc. Residence: Timmins Q What's the best advice you've ever received? . . .

Read this: investing in a sustainable world - why green is the new colour of money on wall street.
A series of megatrends from international markets are providing a new mission for companies, with climate change leading the way. Altering a company's position to become more conscious of the social . . .

Surf here.
www.2ontario.com This website provides an array of information from land development and infrastructure to education, transportation, energy and health care across the province. . . .

Figuratively speaking.(NEWS)
Rank of cheap airline tickets, used cars, and cheap apartments for rent, on the list of Ask's Top Deals & Steals Searches of 2008, according to Ask.com: 1, 2, 3 Rank of; How do I get pregnant? How . . .

Cautious optimism greets federal budget.(NEWS)
A mostly warm and optimistic Northern Ontario reception awaited the expansive, wide-ranging federal budget Jan. 27, which promised a $40 billion stimulus package over the next two years. The reign . . .

Northern Ontario: between a rock and a hedge.(PRESIDENT'S NOTE)
A few weeks ago, the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure held an economic conference in Thunder Bay called the Think North Summit. It was part of . . .

Northern Ontario in the creative age.(ECONOMICALLY SPEAKING)
Toronto's gurus have spoken. Richard Florida, and Roger Martin have produced a two-million-dollar, thirty-five page document entitled "Ontario in the Creative Age." It calls on Premier McGuinty to " . . .

Go Transit contract establishes Ontario Northland: ONR shop crew rebuild go Transit cars.(NORTH BAY)
It was a "huge learning curve" for Ontario Northland Railway shop crews to get up to speed on how to rebuild GO Transit's bi-level passenger coaches. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But its fleet manager . . .

Making the switch to greener lighting: energy savings programs popular with North Bay business.(NORTH BAY)
When Michelle Justice walks through a North Bay business on an audit she sees a checklist in her head of easy-to-do things for a company to save money on their power bill. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] . . .

Repaved runway in North Bay: Fedeli secures $10 million for Jack Garland Airport.(NORTH BAY)
North Bay mayor Vic Fedeli is finally getting his runway repaved. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After his five-year battle with Ottawa to secure money to repave the city's super-sized 10,000-foot runwa . . .

'Think and plan ahead' says mining supply chief: innovative, custom-built vehicles keeps Miller Technology on top.(Seeds OF Succ
One of North Bay's industrial aces in the hole has been its robust mining supply sector, and one of its deans is Ron Miller. The 63-year-old entrepreneur has persevered through the cyclical spikes . . .

Renewable energy sparking hope for First Nations: several hydroelectric projects already underway.(ABORIGINAL BUSINESS)
As the provincial government pushes renewable energy as an answer to Ontario's dependency on coal, First Nations communities across the North are looking to position themselves as a key part of the . . .

Anishinabek energized by powerful opportunities: First Nation group opens the door for wind farms, hydroelectric, biomass projec
With Queen's Park wanting another 500 megawatts of renewable power for Ontario's energy grid, the Grand Council Chief for the Anishinabek Nation says the time is right to invest and help develop the . . .

First Nation partners with diamond driller: Webiquie First Nation assumes 20 per cent ownership in Cyr Drilling.(ABORIGINAL)
Webiquie First Nation, a remote community 540 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, has entered into a joint venture with Winnipeg-based Cyr Drilling International and a group of private investors to pro . . .

Manitoulin Trade Fair.(IN BRIEF)
RegionSal businesses will be on display at the 10th Manitoulin Trade Fair, organized by the LaCloche Manitoulin Business Assistance Corporation (LAMBAC) and held May 1-3. Held every two years, the e . . .

Value-added wood projects get head-start.(ABORIGINAL)
A First Nations value-added wood project involving three northwestern Ontario communities received a $1.5 million cash injection from Queen's Park. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Two Feathers Forest . . .

Equity stakes key for First Nation resource partnerships: renowned Aboriginal partnership expert emphasizes ownership.(ABORIGINA
First Nations should insist on taking an ownership role in natural resource projects, rather than consistently going to the Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) as a partnership solution, according to a l . . .

Thinknorth summit.
Delegates at the THINKNORTH SUMMIT in Thunder Bay returned to their home communities with their heads swimming with ideas on how to build a stronger, greener, sustainable and more prosperous future . . .

If a tree falls in the woods where is the value?(OPINION)
In January, the Ontario Power Generation and the Ministry of Natural Resources have created quite a stir in the business community by requesting expressions of interest to procure forest biofibre fr . . .

Hearst renewable workshop.(IN BRIEF)
The Hearst Economic Development Corporation and the Reinventing Hearst Together project will be holding the Renewable Energy Workshop on Saturday, February 21st, 2009 at the Hearst University. One . . .

Local sawmill to see big growth in hard times: little John Enterprises to double shop space.(NEWS)
Wandering through the yard of his Timmins sawmill, John Kapel Jr. leans over and picks up a double handful of bark and sawdust before letting it slip through his gloved fingers and onto the frozen g . . .

Dryden Mobility: roam if you want to.(IN BRIEF)
Remote communities in northwestern Ontario will be accessible with cell phone and text message service Dryden Municipal Telephone System/Dryden Mobility (DMTS) announced it will install a modern G . . .

Provincial agencies team up for tourism: marketing partnership sees $2.3 million.(NEWS)
The collaborative efforts of government agencies to form a single voice for regional tourism is the biggest success thus far of the Five-Year Tourism Marketing Strategy for Northern Ontario, say ind . . .

Wallbridge partnering for exploration projects: joint ventures lead to nearly $6 million in Sudbury projects.(MINING)
At a time where drills are idling and exploration activity has taken a noticeable slide across the North, Wallbridge Mining is using partnerships to power up to $6 million in projects throughout the . . .

Annual powerhouse mining event stays strong: PDAC's 2009 numbers mirror 2008.(MINING)
While the world waits on mineral markets to improve, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange, to be held in Toronto from Marc . . .

Timmins lays out new plan: provides special provisions for mining.(MINING)
With its first official plan in more than two decades, the City of Timmins is looking to tackle the problems of its mining history, and harness the power industry will play in the future. [ILLUSTR . . .

New surveys examining northern mineral wealth: more than 35,000 line-kilometres of new data.(MINING)
The sprawling map of survey data recently released for the Burntbush area north of Cochrane may mean little to the layperson, but something about it catches the eye of Discover Abitibi project manag . . .

Staff shifts north as gold shines bright; Timmins, Kirkland Lake see influx of people, jobs.(MINING)
An age-old rivalry for skilled mining employees between the base metal behemoth of Sudbury and the gold camps of Timmins and Kirkland Lake has shifted, with countless Nickel City numbers packing up . . .

Bactech partners Northern College for unique bioleaching program: training course to be the only one of its kind in Canada.(MINI
With a proposed pilot plant in nearby Cobalt, BacTech Mining Corporation has teamed up with the Haileybury School of Mines to create a new bacterial oxidation technician course, the only one of its . . .

Engineering safety, savings underground: MacLean Engineering, College Boreal team up for supervisor training.(MINING)
Safer workers and healthier bottom lines are the reasons for a new training partnership between MacLean Engineering and College Boreal to help better educate mining engineers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTE . . .

Contractor safety a responsibility for all: NORCAT a global solution to safety concerns.(MINING)
Proper training is at the heart of every safe workplace, and ensuring that education is in place when on-site contractors are used for a project is crucial for both the client and the contractors th . . .