Local Business

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is now accepting applications for the Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream under the Regional Development Program. The AMIC Stream provides financial support to advanced manufacturing companies across Ontario through investments in capital equipment, technology adoption, and skills development.

By Richard Coffin The Labour Market Group (LMG) is calling the 577 job postings in May a ‘strong late-spring rebound’. In its latest report, LMG says that’s up just over 13% month-over-month and sits just below (1.8%) the four-year May average. Year-over-year, job postings increased by just over

Investment will help accelerate production of innovative Ontario-made wood product, creating 10 new good-paying jobs he Ontario government is investing an additional $425,000 through the Forest Biomass Program to help Daiken North America accelerate production of its new laminated board. This investment will help get a first-of-its-kind wood panel

Agreement supports Ontario’s Fortress North America plan to increase continental trade and security  As part of the Ontario government’s plan for Building Fortress North America, today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Spencer J. Cox, Governor of Utah, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost trade in key

New $4 million investment will advance innovation, support mining jobs and build a more self-reliant Canadian economy As global demand for critical minerals continues to rise, the Ontario government is investing to accelerate the development and delivery of homegrown technologies that will unlock new mineral deposits, strengthen mining and processing

New program will meet changing labour market demands while protecting opportunities for Ontario workers  Ontario is transforming the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to better align immigration with labour market needs and with a clear focus on addressing critical workforce shortages across key sectors of the economy. The redesigned OINP

By Richard Coffin Up until now Jack Garland Airport hasn’t had to tap into a subsidy provided by the city to cover operating costs. But that’s changed. “It is projected that the Airport will require $200,000 at the end of June 2026 and will be utilizing the

By Richard Coffin The share of lower-priced homes in Ontario is on the rise, but the numbers vary by municipality, and North Bay is bucking the trend. New data from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) shows homes valued under $500,000 make up nearly 24% of the Ontario market

Construction on roads to the Ring of Fire is five years ahead of schedule, supporting economic reconciliation and unlocking the region’s vast potential  Today, Premier Doug Ford, Webequie First Nation Chief Lorraine Whitehead, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring

By Richard Coffin Local youth entrepreneurs will be showcasing their businesses, making connections and offering their wares and services to the community this weekend. The Business Centre’s Annual Youth Business Showcase takes place from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday at the North Bay Farmers’ Market.