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Jobs report 'pointing towards a rocky recovery' says Labour Market Group

Jobs report 'pointing towards a rocky recovery' says Labour Market Group

The report points out that 167 unique employers posted jobs in July, 'a notable decrease'
On the council agenda: New municipal land transfer tax designed to offset infrastructure deficit in the billions

On the council agenda: New municipal land transfer tax designed to offset infrastructure deficit in the billions

In 2020, the City of Toronto brought in $800 million from the Municipal Land Transfer Tax, representing 15 per cent of its annual revenue
Council backs residential development as local real estate industry sees fewest new July listings in 35 years

Council backs residential development as local real estate industry sees fewest new July listings in 35 years

The average price of a residential home in the area has risen from under $200,000 in late 2014 to in excess of $400,000 this past spring
Founder of Lavish Lounge overcomes obstacles to reach success

Founder of Lavish Lounge overcomes obstacles to reach success

Ashley Cleverdon arrived in North Bay during uncertain times, but with support from local Indigenous organizations, she thrived
Despite pandemic, Almaguin economic group provides value says director

Despite pandemic, Almaguin economic group provides value says director

'The face-to-face meetings are quite crucial in a relationship development process'
Ryan Melnyck designing the future of competitive biking with Cachet Bicycle Company

Ryan Melnyck designing the future of competitive biking with Cachet Bicycle Company

'The biggest bike companies in the world do specialized bikes for dirt jumping that only come in one size whereas I can do several custom sizes and by the end of August I will have four different types of frames'
Mattawa truck manufacturer deemed great place to work

Mattawa truck manufacturer deemed great place to work

Gincor Werx lands on national list for second consecutive year
Gateway To Diversity Festival planned for October

Gateway To Diversity Festival planned for October

'Gateway To the Arts is working on many more exciting things for the coming year including a full-on Festival of Trees, a Travelling Art Market, A Wine and Art Crawl and much more'
The battle to take over Noront wages on. Noront Resources' board likes what BHP has to offer

The battle to take over Noront wages on. Noront Resources' board likes what BHP has to offer

Environmental groups claim Ring of Fire mine developer is hiding something, wants OSC to investigate
Government targetting heavy equipment operator and electrical trades in training programs

Government targetting heavy equipment operator and electrical trades in training programs

The average hourly wage for a heavy equipment operator, excluding crane operators, is $31.35