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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

Province taking next step to reduce delays and regulatory burdens to build a stronger, more competitive and more resilient economy The Ontario government introduced the Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026 (POWER Act). This legislation and associated policies would, if passed, take the next step in the

By Richard Coffin Nearly a million dollars from Ottawa is supporting the launch of the Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities Fund. MP Pauline Rochefort announced The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound is receiving $976,650 from FedNor to help companies become more competitive and prepare them to pursue defence sector supply

By Richard Coffin At least two of three levels of government agree widening 11/17 is of national importance. The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is welcoming a letter from the province calling for federal support to accelerate the continued widening of highways 11 and 17. Port North Bay Fully

Grant funding for upgrades to training facilities and equipment to support in-demand jobs in the skilled trades   Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $385,399 to expand apprenticeship training for electrical apprenticeship students at Canadore College, which will equip more people in Nipissing with

By Richard Coffin A new series being hosted by the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce next month is giving the business community the chance to grab a coffee and talk. Coffee & Chamber Conversations features North Bay Police Chief Daryl Longworth and Chamber CEO Donna Backer. STAY INFORMED