Local Business

By Richard Coffin A local business that has shone a light on the community for 40 years getting ready to close. Murray and Cathy Howe with Howe’s Lighting & Fan Company have announced their retirement and closing of their business. The store opened as Living Lighting at Northgate in

By Richard Coffin The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce is gathering input on a variety of issues. They’ve set up three surveys for members. One involves the Oct. 26 municipal election. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office Suites Available The chamber is looking to

Province backing 18 new projects to boost Canadian sovereignty and jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a stronger, more competitive and self-reliant economy, the government is taking action to secure the critical minerals supply chain needed to power

By Richard Coffin The Labour Market Group (LMG) says there were 510 job postings in April. That’s down nearly 11% from the ‘spring surge’ in March. “This dip suggests a stabilization of the market after the initial Q1 hiring push,” states LMG’s Monthly Jobs Report for April. “The

By Richard Coffin The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce is growing. In fact, the business group has been tabbed as the second fasting growing mid-sized chamber in Canada. The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC) has released its second annual ranking of Canada’s fastest growing Chambers,

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