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Generational Business: Powassan's Giesler Boats have been plying northern waters for nearly 100 years

Generational Business: Powassan's Giesler Boats have been plying northern waters for nearly 100 years

Established in 1927, boatbuilder's durable, handcrafted wood watercraft double as treasured heirlooms
New Cascades Casino set to open March 9

New Cascades Casino set to open March 9

'We're very excited about it. We think it's going to be very well received by the community.'
Local business takes three awards at provincial gala

Local business takes three awards at provincial gala

The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) of Ontario is an association for businesses in Ontario in the kitchen and bath industry.
Indigenous Leaders: Lifelong approach to learning fuels tourism leader's advocacy

Indigenous Leaders: Lifelong approach to learning fuels tourism leader's advocacy

Kevin Eshkawkogan envisions a future in which Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs play an equitable role in economic development projects
Some opposition to waiving residential development charges into 2023

Some opposition to waiving residential development charges into 2023

'We could have a much greater impact on the issues in our city if we did not have to use other sources of revenue to make up for those development charges'
Voyageur Aviation gains North American presence for Dash 8-400 EXCL Program with Waltzing Matilda Aviation

Voyageur Aviation gains North American presence for Dash 8-400 EXCL Program with Waltzing Matilda Aviation

North Bay aviation service company signs part agreement with Boston jet charter company
Popular local restaurant sold

Popular local restaurant sold

The White Owl was originally built in 1934 as a confectionery store and small diner
$84m Cobalt Battery Materials Park will meet soaring demand for critical minerals in electric vehicles

$84m Cobalt Battery Materials Park will meet soaring demand for critical minerals in electric vehicles

The new production lines would be the first of their kind in Ontario and play a key part in supplying the demand for critical minerals that support the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in North America
Northern communities share $11m to boost film and TV industry

Northern communities share $11m to boost film and TV industry

'Today’s funding is helping solidify the north’s reputation as a first-rate production centre in Canada and the world'
Big screens inflate drive-in theatre interest

Big screens inflate drive-in theatre interest

'Kind of a taste of the past with a future twist'