Local Business

Skills Development Fund investments will prepare more than 7,300 workers and jobseekers across Northern Ontario for in-demand careers The Ontario government is supporting workers’ training and economic growth through the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream. Through an investment of nearly $8 million across three training

All-season road access will unlock the economic potential of the Ring of Fire, while supporting First Nations and securing Ontario’s critical minerals supply chain Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships, along with

$8.8 billion federal-provincial funding program will support housing-enabling infrastructure projects in municipalities that substantially reduce and maintain development charges The Ontario government is opening applications for a new program that is intended to reduce building costs and speed up the construction of new homes. As part of the up

Blacktop is revolutionizing local landscaping with its premium, custom-blended topsoil, engineered for maximum growth. By perfecting a proprietary mix of horse manure and peat moss, the local company is supplying a highly sought-after product to ensure your sod, gardens, and grass thrive. The secret behind the success of Blacktop lies

By Richard Coffin A new chapter is being written in North Bay’s history of training military pilots. The International Test Pilots School (ITPS) has signed a contract with Leonardo Aeronautics for six M-346 T Block 20 aircraft, with options for an additional six units. They’re expected to enter

New investment will help nearly 450 businesses increase sales and revenue while creating good-paying jobs The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect workers and support small and medium-sized businesses with an additional $5 million to expand the Digital Competence Centre (DCC). This provincewide initiative is

Province investing $11 million through new WELL Fund to support women in high-demand sectors and help survivors of human trafficking rebuild their lives The Ontario government is investing $11 million over two years through the new Women’s Economic Leadership and Legacy (WELL) Fund to help more women gain the

By Brad Aubin With market conditions changing, FedNor is helping local businesses diversify, grow, strengthen domestic supply chains, and more. Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced over $2.2 million to help five North Bay and area businesses respond to global trade pressures and build for the future.

By Richard Coffin Budda boom budda bing… East Side Mario’s is back open in North Bay. The restaurant was closed for a couple of weeks for a ‘full-scale’ renovation. “The refreshed restaurant features an updated design and a more welcoming atmosphere inspired by the warmth of Little Italy, offering

Premier Ford announces $10 million investment to help junior exploration companies unlock new mining development As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the Ontario government is supporting the mines of the future by investing $10 million through the newly overhauled