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Anishinabek negotiate new forest deal with province.(IN BRIEF)
The development of a new agreement with the provincial government will find the Anishinabek Nation becoming a more active participant in the Ontario forestry industry. A Forestry Framework Agreeme . . .

Tembec posts 3-Q improvement, but not thrilled with results.(IN BRIEF)(Financial report)
Tembec posted a third-quarter loss of $27 million, or 27 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $164 million during the same period in 2007. Consolidated sales from the three-month period endi . . .

AbitibiBowater faring no better in 2008.(IN BRIEF)
AbitibiBowater's losses keep mounting with a $251 million posted for their second quarter, ending June 30. That's up from a year ago when the world's largest newsprint maker reported $248 million in . . .

Marathon forest is environmentally certified.
Tembec and Kruger and their joint venture partner Marathon Pulp have received the coveted Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for their forestry practices on the Big Pic Forest. Maratho . . .

Thunder Bay researcher receives provincial dollars; Study focuses on producing better forests with mixed species.(FORESTRY)
A Lakehead University researcher in Thunder Bay is receiving provincial funding to study the impact of rapid environmental change in Ontario's boreal forest. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dr. Han Chen' . . .

Whiskey Jack decision imminent, says Minister.(FORESTRY)
Ontario Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield is promising a swift resolution on logging issues in northwestern Ontario's contested Whiskey Jack Forest. The province is moving toward a new co . . .

'Milestone' First Nation negotiations with MNR begins.(FORESTRY)
The Anishinabek Nation has established Forestry Framework Agreement negotiations with the Ministry of Natural Resources to enable their 42 communities to have better access to forest allocations and . . .

Province select experts for species at risk committee.(FORESTRY)
The Ontario government has selected a team of experts to advise on the protection of species at risk. They include people specializing in resource use, land use and the environment who are not par . . .

Buchanan donates forest planning software to Lakehead U.(FORESTRY)
Lakehead University forestry researchers were recipients of a software donation by Buchanan Forest Products. CCS Central Computer Services, a Buchanan subsidiary, supplied the Thunder Bay universi . . .

Queen's Park wants to guide use of biofibre.(FORESTRY)
The Ontario government has unveiled a new policy promoting the use of biofibre as an energy source. There's growing uses for tree tops, and limbs, which the province says, currently aren't marketa . . .

North America led in 2007s global forest, paper and packaging deals.(FORESTRY)
A recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has shown that North America stood tallest among global forest, paper and packaging deal values in 2007, with US $17 billion in 2007. This total w . . .

New digs, big plans for T-Bay EDC; Heritage building could be home for back-office business.(NEWS)
A Thunder Bay heritage building has a high-tech future as a home for information technology firms. The landmark Whalen building plays a huge role in an emerging knowledge-based economy that city e . . .

Local entrepreneurs understand, no (wo)man is an island.(NEWS)
Starting a new business for a first-time entrepreneur is stressful enough. For women, there's an added dynamic. "Because 50 per cent are home-based, it's a question of how do I look after the kids . . .

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 the cornersto . . .

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 Wh . . .

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 c . . .

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. [ILLUSTRATIO . . .

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 cou . . .

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 . . .

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. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTE . . .

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 t . . .

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 almos . . .

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. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Burlington-based Vrancor . . .

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. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After all, stress is built into eve . . .

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. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The second annual . . .

Top hotels and convention centres.(CONFERENCE & CONVENTION)
Top Hotels and Convention Centers Ranked by total square footage Contact Largest meeting/convention room in square footag . . .

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 is . . .

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 t . . .

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 announce . . .

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 lab . . .

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 default . . .

Steelworkers' boss has his say.(NEWS)
Michael Atkins is correct when he says Steelworkers have had to be creative when dealing with the steel industry [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The union has been equally creative in every sector in whi . . .

Islanders get to point-and-click at high speed.(IN BRIEF)(Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation)
If they can do it in Africa, they can do it on Manitoulin Island. At least that is the way Carolyn Lane Rock sees it. She is a member of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) boar . . .

Cole International: cross-border regs can be huge hurdle for importers.(5 Logistics Experts)
Since the 2001 terrorist attacks, it's no easy feat for companies to understand the complex rules of customs clearance and security requirements when it comes to shipping cargo. "You often hear th . . .

George A. Gray: six decades of brokering.(5 Logistics Experts)(Company overview)
Sixty years in the logistics business has honed George A. Gray Customs Brokers Ltd.'s experience and expertise, says company president James Conrad. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "What it really comes . . .

A.D Rutherford: automation key for the future.(5 Logistics Experts)(A. D. Rutherford and Co. Ltd.)(Company overview)
In an increasingly paperless world, A. D. Rutherford and Co. Ltd. is taking steps to stay ahead of the digital curve. With four branch offices including a bustling location in Fort Frances, the Wi . . .

Kuehne + Nagel International Ltd. Having history on their side.(5 Logistics Experts)(Company overview)
After more than a century of moving cargo around the world, Kuehne + Nagel isn't going to stray too far from its core competencies. International trade rules are becoming more complex and importer . . .

Touring route to tap into tourism riches.(TEMISKAMING SHORES & REGION)
A Temiskaming-area touring route is in the works, with officials from various municipalities working together to help pull the flow of visitors further North. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Traditional . . .

Biodiesel set to churn out of new Englehart plant: nearly $30 million to be spent over three years.(TEMISKAMING SHORES & REGION)
Biodiesel is the buzzword around Englehart, with a local entrepreneur on the verge of kicking off construction on Northern Ontario's newest biodiesel plant. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Boyd Woods, ow . . .

Housing proposal spearheads Temiskaming Shores growth: plan outlines 460 lots over 93 hectares.(TEMISKAMING SHORES & REGION)
The proposed creation of an expansive new residential subdivision in the former Dymond Township area is the perfect sign of Temiskaming Shores' slow but steady growth, local officials say. [ILLUST . . .

Blanket business booming in Belle Vallee: drawing upon 150 years of sheep farming heritage.(TEMISKAMING SHORES & REGION)
With his family now a century and a half in the sheep farming business, it is perhaps only natural that David Wight finds himself at the head of Belle Vallee Wools, a successful wool milling firm. . . .

Quick questions: ... to David Wight.(TEMISKAMING SHORES & REGION)(Interview)(Brief article)
What's been the biggest surprise? After so many years of going to shows, talking to various groups from farm groups to business development groups. The last couple of years, the business has taken . . .

Mining exploration rampant.(TEMISKAMING SHORES & REGION)(Pacific Comox Resources Ltd exploration activity and it acquired Maximu
The return of a resource estimate on Pacific Comox Resources Ltd's property 60 kilometres west of Kirkland Lake is just one small example of the strong exploration activity in the Temiskaming region . . .

Cobalt dips into boom-town past for its economic future: nearly $4 million raised for tourism project.(TEMISKAMING SHORES & REGI
If you look into the many abandoned silver mines dotted throughout Cobalt, you just might be able to catch a glimpse of the small town's past, present, and quite possibly its future. [ILLUSTRATION . . .

Just in the niche of time: coal traffic picks up through the Lakehead.(TRANSPORTATION)
A coal crunch by the major European steelmaker proved to be a blessing for the Port of Thunder Bay this past spring. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A combination of port delays in Vancouver and disrupti . . .

Major city airports in Northern Ontario.(TRANSPORTATION)
Major City Airports in Northern Ontario Contact Surface Type Email address Runway Length Address Airline Avai . . .

International bridge upgrade overdue: Joint bridge authority looks to Ottawa for new customs plaza.(TRANSPORTATION)
The Sault Ste. Marie Joint International Bridge Authority is looking to Ottawa to pick up the cost of upgrading the antiquated 1960s-era customs plaza on the Canadian side of the St. Mary's River. . . .

Customs user fees hampering airport growth: regional operators want Ottawa to pick up tab for border services.(TRANSPORTATION)(C
Dryden airport manager George Friesen would like to turn his municipally-run facility into a profit centre. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Transport Canada transferred the assets of small airports . . .

Top air transportation companies.(TRANSPORTATION)
Top Air Transportation Companies Ranked by 2007 revenues followed by # of crew Contact # of airplanes Emall address # of crew City/Postal code . . .

Ottawa-queen's park highway funding agreement signed.(IN BRIEF)
The federal and provincial governments have signed an agreement to eventually fourlane the Trans-Canada highway in northwestern Ontario. Two priority projects on the books are the widening of the . . .