Business

Taking Care of Business: The State of Business Succession and Planning in Ontario

Many employers across Ontario, including in Northern Ontario, will see a change in their owners or leadership in the coming years. Many of these employers have developed succession plans; however, a concerningly large share remain inadequately prepared for this transition. Northern Policy Institute’s latest publication explores the state of business succession and planning across Ontario. NPI partnered with the Ontario ...

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Copperfin Credit Union and Northern Credit Union Advance Merger Discussions

Northern Credit Union and Copperfin Credit Union, two leading financial institutions, are pleased to announce the successful completion of the due diligence phase in their ongoing merger discussions. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency and collaborative decision-making, they are presently engaged in formulating a thorough business case for regulatory approval, paving the way for a member vote to finalize this transformative ...

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Celebrate maple season at a Sugar Bush during Maple Weekend (April 6 & 7)

Maple syrup season is well underway for 2024 and producers are excited to welcome visitors and showcase the 2024 crop of maple syrup during the 8th annual Maple Weekend, April 6 and 7, 2024. Hosted by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA), Maple Weekend is a fun, free, two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates Ontario’s maple heritage and invites visitors ...

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Speakers announced for Mining Health and Safety Conference

Workplace Safety North (WSN) has announced the lineup of speakers for the 26th annual Mining Health and Safety Conference, set to take place from April 16 to 18 in Sudbury. The conference, themed “Inclusive mines, a safer future,” emphasizes the importance of diversity and equity in ensuring safer work environments.   More than 300 delegates are expected to convene for ...

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Les gouvernements aident à stimuler la production de sirop d’érable de l’Ontario

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Les gouvernements du Canada et de l’Ontario investissent plus de 1 million de dollars dans le cadre du Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable (PCA durable) afin de soutenir la productivité et la croissance des entreprises du secteur acéricole de la province. L’Initiative d’amélioration pour le secteur de l’acériculture soutient 77 acériculteurs grâce à une aide financière à frais partagés ...

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Governments Helping Boost Production of Ontario Maple Syrup

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The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $1 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support the productivity and growth of businesses in the province’s maple syrup sector. The Maple Production Improvement Initiative is supporting 77 maple syrup producers with cost-shared funding to support a range of activities to enhance their operations. The initiative ...

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Argonaut Gold Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial and Operating Results

Argonaut Gold Inc. today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter (“Q4”) and year ended December 31, 2023. All dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise specified (CA$ refers to Canadian dollars). “In fiscal 2023, we set clear objectives for our operations. These included commissioning the Magino mine on schedule, stabilizing Florida Canyon which had ...

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Des Premières Nations et l’Ontario ont franchi une étape les rapprochant de la construction d’une route toutes saisons dans le Cercle de feu

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario et les Premières Nations Marten Falls et Webequie ont signé une entente en vue d’aménager des infratructures communautaires pouvant soutenir des possibilités de développement de la région, y compris la construction de routes toutes saisons dans la région riche en minéraux du Cercle de feu. « Je veux féliciter le chef de la Première Nation Marten ...

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First Nations and Ontario One Step Closer to Building All-Season Roads in the Ring of Fire

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The Ontario government, Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation have signed an agreement to develop community infrastructure projects that could support future development opportunities in the area, including building all-seasons roads to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region. “I want to commend Marten Falls First Nation Chief Bruce Achneepineskum and Webequie First Nation Chief Cornelius Wabasse for their ...

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Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation supporting 11 Mining Supply & Service Sector Companies in Northern Ontario

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The Ontario government is providing more than $3.7 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to 11 mining supply and service sector companies in Northern Ontario. This investment is promoting innovation, workplace safety, business development and job creation in the mining industry. “Our government continues to send a strong signal to the world that Northern Ontario is open ...

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Innovation Conference “Stir the Potential” to empower Northern Communities

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre is proud to announce Stir the Potential – an innovation conference taking place May 27-28, 2024, at the Delta Waterfront Hotel in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.   Communities in the north are ready for change. A brighter, sustainable future starts with the way we think about current issues and the future that lies ahead. ...

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Argonaut Gold Announces 2024 Guidance and Provides Operational Update

Argonaut Gold Inc. announces today the Company’s 2024 guidance including production, cost per ounce as well as capital and exploration expenditure forecasts. Consolidated gold production for 2024, including the Mexican operations, is expected to be in the range of 225,000 and 250,000 gold equivalent ounces (“GEOs”), an increase of 13% to 25% over 2023 production. Cost of sales and cash ...

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SECFDC Business Summary for 2023

The Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation (SECFDC) is a non-profit organization offering small business and regional community economic development services to the Superior East region.  It is led by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of individuals that reside throughout the Superior East region.   For the 2023 year the Superior East CFDC approved a total of $829,001 in ...

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SADCSE Sommaire d’affaires de 2023

La Société d’aide au développement des collectivités de Supérieur Est (SADCSE) est un organisme à but non lucratif qui offre des services en développement économique aux petites entreprises et à la communauté régionale dans la région Supérieur Est.   En 2023, la SADCSE a accordé une somme de 829 001$ en prêts locaux et régionaux. Ces prêts ont eu un ...

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L’Ontario s’oppose aux droits sur le bois d’œuvre qui affectent le secteur forestier

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Graydon Smith, ministre des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts, et Vic Fedeli, ministre du Développement économique, de la Création d’emplois et du Commerce, ont émis la déclaration suivante au sujet de la décision récente des É.-U. concernant les droits imposés sur le bois d’œuvre : « Le gouvernement de l’Ontario enjoint à nouveau les États-Unis à abolir immédiatement les droits ...

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