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Northern Ontario sawmill company offering cash incentives to get employees vaccinated

Northern Ontario sawmill company offering cash incentives to get employees vaccinated

The company hopes to achieve an 85 per cent vaccination rate among the staff at its nine sawmills and two secondary manufacturing facilities across Quebec and Ontario
Committee recommends scrapping tax breaks for vacant commercial and industrial properties

Committee recommends scrapping tax breaks for vacant commercial and industrial properties

'When individuals or businesses receive their tax bills, by eliminating this sub-class, they are not going to go up by as much as they otherwise would have by maintaining the status quo.'
Condo development poised to proceed with final sale of waterfront land

Condo development poised to proceed with final sale of waterfront land

The development fits into Council's growth mandate, also bringing 'a more diverse population to the downtown area. This is very good news to finally see this development move forward.'
Local meat processing plant gets grant to increase production

Local meat processing plant gets grant to increase production

The local money will go toward buying a vacuum sealer and shrink tank to increase production
Voyageur acquires big contract

Voyageur acquires big contract

'We are excited to expand our relationship with Transport Canada and look forward to working together on this project'
Local mining companies win safety innovation award

Local mining companies win safety innovation award

This latest innovation from SafeSight has been designed, developed, and manufactured in northern Ontario, dramatically improving safety as it removes the worker from harm's way
Chamber supports a temporary paid sick leave program

Chamber supports a temporary paid sick leave program

Chirico says local businesses, particularly small businesses, simply cannot afford the additional financial responsibility to fund sick leave at this time
Proposed film studio in Sudbury looking to become a hub for northern entertainment industry

Proposed film studio in Sudbury looking to become a hub for northern entertainment industry

Greater Sudbury is home to Northern Ontario Film Studios, which was launched back in 2012 with the transformation of the former Barrydowne Arena, and expanded to include a North Bay location in 2016
Stewart's Decorating owner vows to fight Health Unit action

Stewart's Decorating owner vows to fight Health Unit action

'I remain open to the public for essential services until the process has been resolved by the judicial system of our great country'
Stewart’s Decorating ordered closed by Health Unit for COVID non-compliance

Stewart’s Decorating ordered closed by Health Unit for COVID non-compliance

Between January 25, 2021 and April 16, 2021, the Health Unit took various actions in an effort to correct the non-compliance, including providing education and warnings, followed by the issuance of multiple Provincial Offence proceedings