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City seeks financial boost for growth incentive program after it 'exceeds expectations'

City seeks financial boost for growth incentive program after it 'exceeds expectations'

Tuesday, Council will vote on a staff recommendation to transfer $150,000 from reserves to keep the incentive program running, with an additional $350,000 earmarked to cover 2021 applications, as needed.
Tourism initiative in Almaguin getting mixed reactions

Tourism initiative in Almaguin getting mixed reactions

ACED has put together Staycation Almaguin, a program where Almaguin residents do their tourism travelling within the region, since COVID-19 is likely to continue curtailing or restricting visits to other destinations
Industrial intrigue: ONTC makes rare foray into municipal affairs

Industrial intrigue: ONTC makes rare foray into municipal affairs

'If this is an industrial hub, it's difficult to be a transportation hub for Ontario Northland, as well. There needs to be some consideration by the City...'
Nursing bed project expecting to have big impact on Powassan area economy

Nursing bed project expecting to have big impact on Powassan area economy

Powassan Mayor Peter McIsaac says the 96 long-term care beds announced for Trout Creek will have a major economic impact for both Powassan and Trout Creek. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced the nursing beds last week in North Bay.
Grin and 'bare' it: Sunday Funday marks end of shortest-ever ski season

Grin and 'bare' it: Sunday Funday marks end of shortest-ever ski season

'It was very frustrating for us, the skiers and snowboarders who were dying to get on the hill'
Local dealership donates vehicle to automotive program

Local dealership donates vehicle to automotive program

The donation of a 2020 Ford F-150 from Stockfish Ford will allow students to gain valuable hands-on experience
Frustrated local restaurant owner has turned away 'over 1,000 customers in the last week alone'

Frustrated local restaurant owner has turned away 'over 1,000 customers in the last week alone'

'If the threat to loosening restrictions is out-of-towners accessing my restaurant, I would gladly turn away anyone who cannot present me proof of local residency. I would implement this to even get 50 per cent of my normal capacity.'
Local businesses in Parry Sound, Almaguin support community services

Local businesses in Parry Sound, Almaguin support community services

In Whitestone, Kathy Lamb said that the Whitestone Public Library and Technology Centre maintains a symbiotic relationship with West Parry Sound businesses
Redpath sells six Redbore Raiseboring Machines

Redpath sells six Redbore Raiseboring Machines

All six drills were designed, manufactured and assembled at the Redpath Raiseboring production facility in North Bay
North Bay ranks 48th on Canada's Most Livable cities

North Bay ranks 48th on Canada's Most Livable cities

We beat Sudbury but the Soo ranked higher