Business

The Canadian parent company of privately held Algoma Steel Inc., a leading independent steel producer with extensive steelmaking and finishing operations in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, and Legato Merger Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, today (May 24, 2021, 21:22) jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Algoma becoming a publicly ...

The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville is pleased to announce a new partnership with N1 Strategy, a division of N1 Solutions Inc., to guide economic development and tourism initiatives in the community.   Dubreuilville’s goal is to build on their current strategies and advance key initiatives identified as priorities. Dubreuilville is an energetic community, looking to build a strong ...

Harte Gold announced its results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Q1 2021 Operational Highlights: Gold production: Total production of 11,776 oz Au for Q1 2021, a 9% increase over the previous quarter. Average monthly production totaled 3,925 oz Au for the quarter. Mine capital development: Averaged 14.0 metres per day, an increase of 23% over Q4 2020. ...

Magino Construction Update Site preparation and early site earthworks are well underway, and the Magino construction project continues to advance on schedule. Recent milestones include: Logging completed and commenced scaling of hardwood and hauling of softwood to local mills for processing and making firewood available to local dealers; Initiated red spruce seedling grow program with Lakehead University Greenhouse; Fish capture ...

The Ontario government is promoting economic development and sustainable forest management by releasing a draft Forest Biomass Action Plan for public review and comment. Ontario’s action plan examines innovative uses of forest biomass: mill by-products and other wood matter with applications from heat and power generation to sustainable, low-carbon consumer products. “In our forest sector strategy, our government committed to ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario fait la promotion du développement économique et de la gestion viable des forêts en soumettant une ébauche de Plan d’action en matière de biomasse forestière à la population pour examen et commentaires. Le plan d’action ontarien examine des utilisations novatrices de la biomasse forestière : sous-produits et autres matières du bois des scieries pouvant servir par ...

Northern Policy Institute’s latest commentary found that First Nations face hurdles when it comes to applying for and reporting on funding.   Chasing Paper: Forms over Function in First Nation Administration, by Caitlin McAuliffe explores a major obstacle for First Nations who receive funding: reporting. On average a First Nation submits over 130 reports annually about the funding they have ...

The latest chapter in Wawa’s digital revolution begins today, and with it comes a new opportunity for pandemic-stricken businesses, lockdown-weary residents and people planning to visit the bold beauty of our Northern Ontario town. Today, the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wawa and Wawa’s Business Improvement Association (BIA) will unveil their latest project, eatshoplive.ca, an online directory and marketplace. All ...

Workplace Safety North (WSN), a leading provider of health and safety training and consulting, and NORCAT, a global leader in the development of skilled labour training and health and safety management, are excited to announce their new mental health education initiative. The initiative is designed to increase mental health training and awareness among employees across the mining industry. “Workplace Safety ...

Wawa and the four other municipalities that have created Lakeshore Natural Gas (Marathon, Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Manitouwadge and Wawa) have announced that a Letter of Intent for a long-term Gas Supply Agreement with Certarus Ltd. has been signed. Certarus will  transport, store and supply Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for the proposed $55 million North Shore Gas project proposal. “We are ...

Today, Missanabie Cree First Nation, N1 Strategy Inc., a division of N1 Solutions Inc., and The Machine Shop are announcing the signing of a MOU and a partnership between the three allies. The announcement of this partnership comes with multiple opportunities and an enhanced plan to incorporate education, tourism, and the authentic Indigenous experience in Northern Ontario. Missanabie Cree First ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive property purchase agreement with 2533258 Ontario Corp. on April 16th, 2021 to acquire 100% interest in additional mining claims located in the McMurray Township. This acquisition aligns with the Company’s strategy of consolidation of the Wawa Gold Project land package. This property (50.2 hectares) is located east of ...

Tbaytel customers are being impacted by a current nation-wide Rogers outage where customers are intermittently unable to place and receive wireless calls, SMS, and unable to use cellular data services. There is currently no ETA for when service will be restored. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Any customers experiencing issues with their Tbaytel mobility service outside of this ...

Brian Masse NDP M.P. (Windsor West) declared victory in the months long efforts to save air traffic control tower services at Windsor International airport and six other airports across the country that were threatened with reduction or closure. Nav Canada announced today that they are maintaining services and there will be no site closures anywhere in the country. “The victory ...

On April 14, 2021, Workplace Safety North (WSN) expects to host up to 500 online attendees at its annual Mining Health and Safety Conference.   The online event next Wednesday runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm ET, and is being offered for free this year to all workers and employers interested in the topics of leadership, mentorship, and mental ...