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Former Domtar manager takes role in local gold project

Dryden Observer Staff Well known former Domtar Dryden manager Norm Bush is making a move from forestry into the mining sector and staging a return to Northwestern Ontario. Named to the role of vice president – [...]

Wabigoon Lake asserts rights to traditional lands over mining exploration

A gold exploration project, poised to enter the advanced exploration stage, just east of Dryden is facing some new obstacles. Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) Chief Ruben Cantin Sr. has served notice of non-compliance and a [...]

Ontario Votes: Candidates speak on a prosperous future for northwestern Ontario

With the deadline to vote in this year’s provincial election tomorrow, we finish up our series of questions with the candidates asking about our economic future. We ask: What is your assessment of the region’s economic [...]

Thunder Bay economic developer says region poised on the edge of economic upswing

Thunder Bay economic developer says region poised on the edge of economic upswing

While the effects of 2008’s economic downturn linger in North American stock markets, Thunder Bay’s economic development officer says the northwest should be preparing itself to take advantage of large-scale economic opportunities in the next few [...]

UPDATE: Hydro concerns top election local priorities

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Rickford: Mining bill cause for regional concern

Bill C-300, which deals with corporate accountability for mining companies, is causing concern with local corporations and Members of Parliament. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that Canadian companies engaged in mining and receiving [...]

Hudak offers ideas for Northern job creation

Ontario Northern Development, Mines and Forestry critic and Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak says the Ontario Liberals’ Northern Growth Plan will further isolate the north in a time when the region needs to open up to [...]