Local Business

Province proposing to allow retail business to stay open on select holidays while maintaining robust protections for workers As part of its plan to protect Ontario, support workers and businesses, and provide more choice and convenience for families, the provincial government is proposing changes that would allow retail business establishments

Province investing $138 million for 205 kilometres of track between North Bay and Washago The Ontario government is announcing the successful acquisition of 205 kilometres of railway between North Bay and Washago, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to bring back Northlander passenger rail service to Northeastern Ontario.

By Richard Coffin Voyageur Aviation Corp., which is headquartered in North Bay, has signed a deal continuing its partnership with the Department of National Defence (DND). Under the terms of the contract, Voyageur will establish a dedicated maintenance capability within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment’s hangars in Ottawa. They’

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $20,000 in two local entrepreneurs through the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) grant program for 2025-26. The successful entrepreneurs received a $10,000 grant to scale their businesses upon completing the required 8-week free training

By Richard Coffin A Canadian ridesharing company is launching a fund to support women entrepreneurs and aspiring founders in the communities it serves, including North Bay. It’s called the Uride Female Founders Fund. Officials say in recognition of International Women’s Day, they’re awarding $5,000 each to

By Richard Coffin Figures associated with job postings in Nipissing rebounded in January. That from the Labour Market Group, which says there were 542 job postings recorded that month. Officials say it’s a significant month-over-month increase of nearly 59% compared to December. Port North Bay Fully Furnished Office Suites

As Ontario’s colleges navigate an unprecedented shift in the post-secondary landscape, Canadore College today announced it is undertaking a comprehensive review of its organizational structure and workforce alignment to ensure long-term sustainability and continued excellence in student and graduate outcomes. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news

By Richard Coffin Kids in the hospital for extended stays will soon have their own virtual dance space, thanks in part to a North Bay-based Extended Reality (XR) Lab and animation studio. Charitable organization Be Earth Foundation first envisioned the project, with North Bay’s ABoot Studios working with Brock

Province’s vision paper and consultation focused on jobs and Canadian self-reliance As part of its plan to protect Ontario’s economy and accelerate growth, the Ontario government is cementing the province’s role as a secure, reliable global supplier of responsibly sourced critical minerals. Today, at the annual Prospectors

By Richard Coffin Ottawa has announced more than $1.3 million to support workforce expansion and population retention efforts across Northern Ontario. Most of the FedNor money, nearly $960,000 will enable the Northern Policy Institute (NPI) to help communities attract and retain newcomers by improving access to data, strengthening