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North Bay woman receives Ontario Tourism Champion Award. South River takes home collaboration award

North Bay woman receives Ontario Tourism Champion Award. South River takes home collaboration award

'2020 was a year fraught with innumerable operating obstacles, during which our exceptional tourism businesses rose to the challenge and continued to innovate and engage with partners and their communities, even when unable to open for regular business'
James Ward and Wasaya Airways continue to soar through the pandemic

James Ward and Wasaya Airways continue to soar through the pandemic

Northwestern Ontario regional carrier sees "Christmas numbers" from thriving freight haul to remote communities
Almaguin businesses get government grants to adapt to COVID-19

Almaguin businesses get government grants to adapt to COVID-19

$25,000 for Zak's Inc., a retail shop in Sundridge, to purchase personal protective equipment, develop a fully functional custom website and email marketing program, and renovate the staff kitchen and washroom
North Bay and Thunder Bay represented among Canada's Top 100 Women

North Bay and Thunder Bay represented among Canada's Top 100 Women

Ontario Northland's Corina Moore and Ontario Native Women's Association chief exec Cora McGuire-Cyrette join very select company of national leadership
Groundbreaking for new data centre set for Monday. Will create 30 jobs locally

Groundbreaking for new data centre set for Monday. Will create 30 jobs locally

'The North Bay site is the first of many power-to-data sites that Validus will be developing over the next 24 months. These power-to-data sites will create over 100 full-time jobs throughout northern Ontario'
Province to remove barriers for internationally-trained immigrants aiming to fill labour shortage gap

Province to remove barriers for internationally-trained immigrants aiming to fill labour shortage gap

'Ontario is facing a generational labour shortage with hundreds of thousands of jobs going unfilled'
Delivery drivers to get access to company washrooms under new legislation

Delivery drivers to get access to company washrooms under new legislation

Couriers, truck drivers, and people who deliver food, including those for online delivery platform companies such as SkipTheDishes, are often denied use of a washroom at businesses they serve
Sunwing offering direct flights from North Bay to Mexico

Sunwing offering direct flights from North Bay to Mexico

'Our seasonal flight services from Sudbury and North Bay have been consistently well-received over the years'
Pandemic recovery funding for local not-for-profit tourism, culture, sport and recreation organizations

Pandemic recovery funding for local not-for-profit tourism, culture, sport and recreation organizations

'Last year was challenging,' for Laurentian Ski Hill. 'We applaud the provincial government for the stance it took. It didn't make it easier on us but the safety of our patrons is always at the forefront.'
Porter Airlines restores service to northeastern Ontario

Porter Airlines restores service to northeastern Ontario

Toronto air carrier resumes flights to Sault, Sudbury, Timmins