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By John White The federal government announced tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods and a $7.5-billion support package Tuesday in Ottawa to help Canadian businesses and workers withstand the escalating trade war. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the counter-tariffs at Ideal Roofing, while Industry Minister Mélanie

By Richard Coffin The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce says it’s working closely with its provincial and national groups to ensure the voice of business is represented as governments respond to trade uncertainty. This after the collapse of trade talks with the United States. The chamber is

By Richard Coffin Uber has officially launched rideshare service across Northeastern Ontario. It means residents and visitors can request a ride through the Uber app for the first time. The service started on Monday with officials saying they’re the first operator to go live under Ontario’s new Provincial

By John White U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to impose 50-per-cent tariffs on Canadian vehicles and auto parts, then attacked Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford as the Conservative opposition demanded details of failed trade negotiations. Trump announced the proposed duties in a Truth Social

Funding will support housing-enabling infrastructure projects in municipalities that do not levy development charges The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing $1 billion to help municipalities, that do not levy development charges, build more homes. The funding is being provided through a new Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream (Non-DC Stream)

By Brad Aubin Conversations are taking place around the potential re-opening of the Kearney graphite mine.According to officials, Global Battery Materials intends to re-open the dormant mine to produce graphite, a critical mineral used in battery manufacturing. Five local First Nations, including Dokis, Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan, Shawanaga and Wasauksing,

By John White The United States postponed planned 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods for three days as U.S. President Donald Trump said the two countries had reached a trade deal. Prime Minister Mark Carney did not confirm that an agreement had been reached, saying

By Richard Coffin Job postings ballooned nearly 27% in Nipissing District in June. The Labour Market Group (LMG) says there were 731 job postings that month, up over 150 compared to May. Officials add it was the strongest month of 2026 so far. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable

By Richard Coffin There aren’t a lot of specifics yet, but Cygnet Aviation Academy is expanding to North Bay. That announcement on social media from the Kingston-based professional flight training organization. The company’s website says it’s dedicated to delivering safe, state‑of‑the‑art instruction that prepares

By Richard Coffin North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce members are getting the chance to have a coffee and talk with CEO Donna Backer. A ‘Coffee with the CEO’ session takes place Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 9-10 am at the Chamber office on Main East in North Bay. “This