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Optimism sparking residential sales in Ignace

Optimism sparking residential sales in Ignace

Submitted by Doug Pronger Property sales in Ignace more than doubled from 13 residential sales in 2010 to 27 in 2011, according to the Thunder Bay Real Estate Board. Figures released by the Board’s President, Diane [...]

Federal budget friendly to riding, says Kenora MP

By Chris Marchand Member of Parliament Greg Rickford says his government’s first budget since gaining a majority is a good one for residents of the Kenora riding. Said to embody the Harper Conservatives’ vision of a [...]

Province buys out mining lease near KI

By Dryden Observer Staff Late last week the provincial government settled the conflict between Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation and mining exploration company God’s Lake Resources, paying the company $3.5 million to surrender its mining lease. [...]

Rickford at PDAC, hosts mine tour for labour minister Raitt

By Chris Marchand Kenora Member of Parliament Greg Rickford played an active role in the world’s biggest mining convention, The Prospectors and Developers Association Canada (PDAC) Convention, held in Toronto in early March. Rickford led an [...]

Treasury Metals Inc. aims for operating mine within four years

Gold project could yield up to 1,000 jobs, says Norm Bush By Chris Marchand Dryden could be sitting on a gold mine if Treasury Metals Inc.’s development plans proceed to their eventual goal of an operating [...]

James Harvey named to economic development post

James Harvey named to economic development post

By Chris Marchand James Harvey’s introduction to the community was a memorable one, Monday night, as city council introduced the newly hired Economic Development Manager, gesturing to a suddenly empty chair in the gallery. Harvey had [...]

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 [...]