Local Business

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

Provincial investment will protect 220 forestry workers, strengthen Ontario’s forest sector and increase production of Ontario-wood products The Ontario government is investing $10 million in Georgia-Pacific North Woods to advance a major $191 million upgrade to its oriented strand board (OSB) plant. The project will support the increased production

As part of this next chapter, Sellebrations Ltd.  will continue to expand its offerings as a full-service event production company specializing in professional DJ entertainment, corporate services, audio and visual production, stage and lighting, photo booths, LED dance floors, and portable drive-ins. Alongside this rebrand, we are also unveiling the

Investment will protect forest sector workers and businesses by creating new opportunities for made-in-Ontario forest products in emerging markets The Ontario government is investing $5.5 million to help Greenwater Technology produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel using mill by-products and underused wood. This investment will support new opportunities

Proposed legislation would help deliver on Ontario’s promise to remove the HST on most new homes in partnership with the federal government  the Ontario government introduced the HST Relief Implementation Act (Residential Property Rebates), 2026 to support the implementation of the province’s 13 per cent HST relief on

By Richard Coffin The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominees for its annual Evening of Excellence Business Awards. “This is your chance to recognize the businesses, organizations, and professionals making an impact across our community,” states a release. “Whether it’s a standout entrepreneur, a

Level Up! career fairs will help over 60,000 students and jobseekers learn about good-paying in-demand jobs The Ontario government is launching the annual Level Up! career fairs for a fifth year to introduce students, educators and jobseekers to in-demand careers. Through multi‑day events planned in 12 communities across

By Brad Aubin A significant month-over-month job postings increase. That’s what the Labour Market Group is calling the 22% jump from February to March this year. LMG says March boasted 571 job postings during the month from 245 unique employers. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office