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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

Province bolstering trade partnerships in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty to increase economic resilience and protect Ontario workers Premier Doug Ford, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Will Bouma, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier, hosted a roundtable discussion with 16 senior

Provincial funding will help protect and commercialize made-in-Ontario discoveries at colleges, universities and research institutions  The Ontario government is protecting the province’s homegrown research and innovation by investing up to $8 million through Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) to expand intellectual property supports for publicly assisted colleges, universities and research

By Richard Coffin East Side Mario’s is celebrating the renovation of its North Bay location and your family is invited to be part of its story. To honor the community that has supported them for 26 years, brothers and long-time owner/operators Kevin and Dave Dugas are inviting residents