Local Business

New Peak Performance program will incentivize businesses to lower electricity use during high demand periods, protecting grid reliability and keeping costs down  As part of its plan to build a more self-reliant energy system, the Ontario government is further expanding its offerings under the Energy Efficiency Framework by introducing the

By Richard Coffin GINCOR Werx, which operates in 11 communities including Mattawa, is one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers. Organized by Mediacorp Canada, the list recognizes small and medium enterprises offering the nation’s best workplaces and forward-thinking human resources policies. Employers were reviewed on eight criteria,

Proposed STAR Act would also strengthen oversight and transparency of talent agencies to protect entertainment workers As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, Ontario is taking action to put more money back in workers’ pockets with proposed changes

Provincial funding will support municipal infrastructure upgrades, local business expansions, and the creation of good-paying jobs  Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government is investing over $2,500,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in eight economic development projects in Nipissing. As part of

A message from YYB North Bay Airport Planning Construction Near the Airport? Don’t Forget Your Crane Permit. Did you know that any crane or construction equipment operating near the airport may require a permit from the airport directly? This helps us work with stakeholders and users to keep the

By Richard Coffin A new hotel is coming to the city’s west end. Eastview Development Limited has announced plans to bring a Hyatt Studios location to North Bay. Officials say the 98-room, upper midscale extended-stay hotel will be built at the corner of Gormanville Road and Eloy Road. STAY

Provincial tax rate cut of 31.25 per cent would save more than 375,000 small businesses up to $5,000 per year  The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy with a $1.1 billion cut to

By Richard Coffin The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce says tax relief for small businesses detailed in last week’s provincial budget will help them invest, grow, and absorb ongoing cost pressures. The government is reducing the small business corporate income tax rate from 3.2 per cent

By Richard Coffin The Nipissing District saw 467 jobs posted in February, a nearly 14% decrease compared to January. Year-over-year, postings were down 4.5%. The Labour Market Group says despite the dip from the start-of-the-year surge, the volume of job postings in the month remained stable over the past

Proposal would save homebuyers up to $130,000, spurring new home construction and keeping costs down for families The Ontario government is continuing to lower costs and help families realize the dream of homeownership by removing the full 13 per cent of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for eligible buyers