Local Business

Part of government’s plan to build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, Special Economic Zones will significantly speed up approvals for major projects  As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and unleash its economic potential, the province has proposed a new regulation setting out draft

If Jack Garland Airport needs financial support over the next year, the city will provide the money, up to $60,000 a month. A new one-year subsidy agreement was approved at council this week. “This money that has been allocated is only on an as needed basis,” says councillor Gary

Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1 The Ontario government is raising the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour, effective October 1, which will support over 800,000 workers. This annualized wage increase of 2.4 per cent is based on the

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has identified and charged a local man responsible for multiple incidents of vandalism in the downtown core. The accused, Anthony Straiton, 43-year-old, male, of North Bay, has been charged with the following offences: * One Count of Mischief Under $5,000 (The Corporation of the

Skills Development Fund investment will help construction workers build homes faster and smarter Today, the Ontario government announced an investment of $1.5 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help 100 experienced construction workers become mentors and train others in emerging home construction technologies and modern

What is starting out as a reduction in Air Canada flights from North Bay to Toronto is resulting in the flights taking off and leaving the city all together. The airline is suspending its flights to North Bay, effective Jan. 30, 2026. The announcement was made in a release detailing

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $5 million to provide free business development training, coaching, networking support and a $10,000 grant to racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs, protecting workers and small businesses. The Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs 2025-26 (RAISE) is a grant

Level Up! Career fairs will help over 50,000 students and jobseekers learn about good-paying, in-demand jobs The Ontario government is launching its annual Level Up! career fairs to introduce a record number of students, educators and jobseekers to in-demand careers in the skilled trades. Through multi-day events, open house

A $100 million investment from Electra Battery Materials will help establish what the province calls a ‘landmark’ cobalt sulphate refinery in Temiskaming Shores. “Building manufacturing capabilities for domestically sourced resources secures supply chains and strengthens the province at a critical time of economic uncertainty,” says  George Pirie, Timmins MPP and

Applications are now open for the $5-million 2025-26 RAISE grant program  The Ontario government is protecting workers and small businesses by investing $5 million to provide free business development training, coaching, networking support and a $10,000 grant to racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs. The 2025-26 Racialized and Indigenous Supports for